 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.
Board of Directors |
Ron Leatherwood, Chairman
Clark & Leatherwood |
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Bruce Johnson, Outgoing Chairman
Champion Janitorial Supply
Mike Clayton, Treasurer
Champion Credit Union
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Greg Boothroyd, VC Member Services
Smoky Mountain News
Charles Umberger, VC Business & Economic Development
Old Town Bank
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Billy Case, Chairman - Apple Harvest Festival
Re/Max Creekside Realty
Larry East, Chairman - Blue Ridge Breakaway
Wells Fargo Advisors
Ron Reid, Chairman - Fire & Ice
Andon-Reid Inn, Bed & Breakfast
Ken Flynt, Chairman - Golf Tournament
Western Carolina University College of Business
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Laura Leatherwood, Chairman - Green Initiative
Haywood Community College
Art O’Neil, Chairman - Mélange of the Mountains
The Gateway Club
Nyda Bittmann-Neville, Chairman - Women in Business
TNB Consulting & Asheville Savings Bank
Chris Williams, Chairman - Young Professionals
United Community Bank
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Mark Clasby
Haywood County Economic Development Commission
Mike Poore
Med West
Scott Conner
First Citizens Bank
John Feichter
New Meridian Technologies
Vicki Hyatt
The Enterprise Mountaineer
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Chamber Ambassadors
Jennifer Allen - The Mountaineer
Andy Bailey - A.Bailey Design
Lois Beery - Nutrition Advantage/Herbalife
Greg Boothroyd - Smoky Mountain News
Kerry Carreno - Home Trust Bank
Jason Chambers - Old Town Bank
Judy Davis - Promotional Products
Marlene Gentry - Waste Pro, Inc.
Sarah Kirkish - Work Life Organization
Diana MacCargar - WNC Interior D-Zines, Inc.
Stephen McNeil - Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Chad McMahon - State Farm - Chad McMahon
Nyda Bittmann-Neville - TNB Consulting Group
Con Nowakowski - Great Smokies Insurance
Jon Overbay - Overbay Insurance Services
Stacy Overbay - Overbay Insurance Services
Mandy Wildman-Porter - Connect Up Marketing
Wayne Porter - Connect Up Marketing
Jake Robinson - Champion Credit Union
Michele Rogers - Select Homes
Rick Rogers - Taylor Motor Company
Rob Roland - Rob Roland-Keller Williams
Jim Sanders - Stellar Media
Florence Scarborough - Keller Williams
Sara Sheppard - Brock Insurance Agency
Hannah Smathers - BB&T Bank - Waynesville
Rick Smith - Pioneer
Karen Strickland - United Community Bank
Laura Wehking - Brown, Ward & Haynes
Lorinda Whaley - First Citizens Bank
Chris Williams - United Community Bank
Zeta Woody - Champion Credit Union
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Chamber Staff
CeCe Hipps, Executive Director
Lois Beery, Administrative Assistant
Katy McLean, Marketing & Communications Manager
Mike Pruitt, Visitors Center
Richard Tirrell, Accountant
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