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| Board
of Directors |
The
Board of Directors are volunteers elected by Chamber members (or
"investors") to direct the affairs of the Chamber,
including making policy. The Board of Directors is
responsible for leading Chamber initiatives throughout the year
and establishing an annual Plan of Work at the yearly planning
session. The Board of Directors also oversees the operations
of the Chamber President, who reports directly to the Chairman of
the Board.
2008 Board of Directors
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Back row (Left to Right): Jody Jernigan, Thelma Ley Anderson Family YMCA; Gabe Adame, Wells Fargo Bank; Roy Waldrep, Chocolate Bayou Community Federal Credit Union; Michael Culling, Culling Law Office; Val Walleck, Valline Communications, Inc.; Tommy King, Alvin ISD; Tom Stansel, Bay Area Transportation Partnership; Doug Mathera, Lyondell Basell; Brantley Still, First State Bank; Ron Brazil, First State Bank
Front row (Left to Right): Ruben Solano, Alvin Police Dept.; Wendy Del Bello, Alvin Community College; John Barron, State Farm Insurance; Pam Powledge, RDL Energy Services, LP; Joan Young, engraving etc. by joan; Lucy Guerra, Guaranty Bank; Angela Leger, Alvin/Manvel Community; Gaylynn Naiser, Seven Oaks Ranch; Linda Criner, TNMP; Richard “Jay” Hawkins, Hawkins Lease Service
Not pictured: Sharon Johnson, American Title Co.; Lorilyn Wynn, Regions Bank;
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| Executive
Committee |
The
Current Chairman, the Past Chairman, the Chairman-Elect, the
Treasurer and the Chamber President form the Executive
Committee. Division Chairpersons are also invited to attend
Executive Committee meetings.
- Chairman - Val Walleck, Valline Communications, Inc.
- Chairman-Elect - Michael Culling, Culling Law Office
- Treasurer - Ron Brazil, First State Bank of Manvel
- Past-Chairman - Doyle Swindell, Ron Carter Automotive Dealerships
- President - Connie Elies, Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce
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Divisional Teams
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There
are many opportunities for involvement in the Chamber, and new
ideas and fresh energy are always welcome. The heart of the
Chamber is its members, or “investors,” who work in small
groups, committees, or task forces to achieve the Chamber’s
objectives, called its “Program of Work.”
Each one of five major Divisions is charged with the
responsibility of carrying out a well-balanced program in its
specialized area of interest.
These Divisions are Business Development, Community Issues,
Economic Development, Membership Development and Special
Events. Each division is led by a Division Team Leader -
usually someone who is currently serving on the Chamber Board of
Directors as follows:
- Business Division - Roy Waldrep, Chocolate Bayou Community Federal Credit Union
- Community Issues Division - Val Walleck, Valline Communications, Inc.
- Economic Development Division - Brantley Still, First State Bank, Alvin
- Membership Division - Lorilyn Wynn, Regions Bank
- Special Events Division - Gabe Adame, Wells Fargo Bank
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Chamber
Staff
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The
Chamber staff, including the President, is responsible for the
day-to-day management and operations of the Chamber. The
staff members are often the first contact a visitor or investor
has with the Chamber and, sometimes, serve as the first
point-of-contact for individuals interested in the community
itself.
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