Board Committees
Legislative Division Mission Statement:
"The Athens Chamber of Commerce, Legislative division will encrich the business environment through informing, overseeing and vigilantly advocating for our business community regarding local, state and federal policies and legilation that will impact the interest of our local businesses and the Athens Chamber of Commerce."
Committee Members:
- Matt Porter Ivan Smith Furniture
- Christopher Tinsley-Trinity Valley Abstract & Title LLC
Retail Sales & Industrial Development Division Mission Statement:
"The Athens Chamber of Commerce, Retail division commits to partnering with area member businesses. Our primary goals are to strengthen our local economy, promote our community, provide networking opportunities, develop community leasers and showcase our area member businesses while encouraging member participation to maximize our impact."
Committee Members:
- Kathy Means-Kathy's Boutique
- Lange Svehlak-Athens Daily Review
- Janie Cole-Cole's Air Conditioning
- Kim Walker-Athens Daily Review
Education Divison Committee Members:
- Erick Graham-Sandsprings Baptist Church
- Kristen Bennett-Trinity Valley Community Colleger
Events Division Committee Members:
- Stephen Magee-Elder Dodge
- Chad McKibbin-Sonic
- Corey Frentress-Velvin & Weeks
Executive Board Members:
- Chairman -Lange Svehlak-Athens Daily Review
- Incoming Chairman-Betty Herriage-Henderson County District Clerk
- Secretary-Kathy Means-Kathy's Boutique
- Outgoing Chairman-Steve Barksdale-Bancorp South
- The Chamber has numerous committees that provide networking opportunities.
- Athens Chamber generates a positive economic impact by involving the entire membership and utilizing their individual expertise.
- Serving with the Athens Chamber gives you professional leadership development.
- "The Athens Chamber of Commerce's fundamental mission is to generate more business activity for the community." -Ashley McKee
- Chamber events and programs provide members with great opportunities to get to know new people and expand their prospect base.
