Greater Hall Chamber Announces 2008-2009 Officers and Board
The Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to supporting an aggressive business environment and making a positive contribution to the community. Founded in 1908, the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 100 Year Anniversary and remains a voice for business in Gainesville-Hall County. The Chamber offers a full range of business services and is led by a group of dedicated business professionals and community leaders. 2008-09 Officers:
Chairman – R.K. Whitehead, Whitehead Die Casting
Chair-Elect – Emily Bagwell, Whelchel Dunlap Jarrard & Walker
Treasurer – Mark Bell, The Bell Company
Vice Chair Economic Development – Benny Bagwell, Jackson EMC
Vice Chair Education – Tami Lee, Brenau University
Vice Chair Government Affairs – Cooper Embry, United Community Bank
Vice Chair Marketing/Communications – Dr. Lynn Carter, Carter Chiropractic
Vice Chair Membership – Cindy Wilson, Gainesville Bank & Trust
Vice Chair South Hall Council – Mike Allen, Georgia Trust Bank
Vice Chair Community Affairs – Dixie Truelove, Truelove Dairy
Co-Chairs Hallmark Vision – Paul Chambers, AT&T; David Lee, Jackson EMC and Darrell Snyder, Georgia Power Company
Chair VISION 2030 – Rob Fowler, Turner Wood & Smith Insurance
Co-Chairs Centennial Celebration – Frank Norton, Jr., The Norton Agency and LeTrell Simpson, CON-SEN-SUS
Senior Advisor – John Vardeman, Morton Vardeman & Carlson
Immediate Past Chair – Denise Deal, Vision 2030
President and CEO – Kit Dunlap
Three (3) Year Newly Elected Directors (2008-2011) include:
Mike Allen, Georgia Trust Bank
Beth Baldwin, Edward Jones
Phillipa Moss, Gainesville-Hall County Community Service Center
Chad Bolton, Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Allen Nivens, The Norton Agency
Phil Sutton, Kubota Manufacturing of America
Mike Williams, Lake Lanier Islands