 As a long-term board member, I know the Chamber has made a positive difference to our business community. CeCe and staff actively seek opportunities to grow for our membership through networking, workshops and other promotions. As businesses seek to stay solvent in tough times, it's good to belong to a group that is beneficial to your success.  President
Champion Credit Union
The Greater Haywood County Chamber of Commerce is led by a board of directors that consists of community leaders which are a representation of our membership. The board of directors are responsible for establishing and implementing a business plan that follows the chambers mission of “representing the interests of business for the growth and prosperity of our members and community.”
In addition to the board of directors, the Ambassadors are a group of professional volunteers from varied backgrounds who, while representing their business, act as a liaison between the Chamber and its members. Goals of the Ambassador program are: to actively encourage participation by its members, build member commitment, increase the membership base and represent the Chamber at functions.
The Executive Director and staff are responsible for the management and daily operations of the Chamber and Visitors Center.
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Ron Leatherwood - Chairman
Clark & Leatherwood
Bruce Johnson - Outgoing Chairman
Champion Janitorial Supply
Mike Clayton - Treasurer
Champion Credit Union
Greg Boothroyd - Chair, Member Services & Incoming Chairman
Smoky Mountain News
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Charles Umberger - Chair, Governmental Relations
Old Town Bank
Ken Flynt - Chair, Business & Economic Development
Western Carolina University College of Business
Nyda Bittmann-Neville - Chair, Women in Business
TNB Consulting & Asheville Savings Bank
Chris Williams - Chair, Young Professionals
United Community Bank
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Mark Clasby
Haywood County Economic Development Commission
Dane Griswald
Evergreen Packaging
Ken Howle
Lake Junalusa Conference and Retreat Center
Steve McNeil
Northwestern Mutual Financial
Marty Stamey
Haywood County
John Tench
HomeTrust Bank
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Chris Williams
United Community Bank
Art O’Neil
The Gateway Club
Jeff Schumacher
The Mountaineer
John Feichter
New Meridian Technologies
Dr. Laura Leatherwood
Haywood Community College
Matt Wells
CMW Group, Inc
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Chamber Ambassadors
Jennifer Allen - The Mountaineer
Andy Bailey - A.Bailey Design
Michelle Briggs - Herren House Bed & Breakfast
Kerry Carreno - Home Trust Bank - Waynesville
Judy Davis - Promotional Products
Lisa Kim Fisher - Mission Health Outpatient
Noralynn Grindstaff - Champion Credit Union
Diana MacCargar - WNC Interior D-Zines
Chad McMahon - State Farm - Chad McMahon
Nyda Bittmann-Neville - TNB Consulting Group
Con Nowakowski - Great Smokies Insurance
Stacy Overbay - Overbay Insurance Services
Jon Overbay - Overbay Insurance Services
Tammie Parr - Home Trust Bank - Clyde
Mandy Wildman-Porter - Connect Up Marketing
Wayne Porter - Connect Up Marketing
Michele Rogers - Select Homes
Rob Roland - Rob Keller Williams
Rick Smith - Pioneer
Laura Wehking - Brown, Ward & Haynes
Lorinda Whaley - First Citizens Bank
Zeta Woody - Champion Credit Union
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Chamber Staff
CeCe Hipps, President
Katy McLean, Marketing & Communications Manager
Sarah Franquet, Office & Membership Coordinator
Richard Tirrell, Accountant
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