Commodores

The goal of the Commodore program is to encourage meaningful participation in the Chamber’s programs and services for all members in an effort to build member commitment and increase member retention. Commodores help make new members feel welcome and introduce them to Chamber programs. They also maintain relationships with current members to make them feel valued.

Who are the Commodores:

The Commodores are a group of professionals from diverse backgrounds who act as a liaison between the Chamber and its members. Commodores are Chamber members in good standing who are enthusiastic, professional and outgoing and possess leadership qualities and skills. Every Commodore makes a commitment of one year of service.

What the Commodores do:

• Support and actively participate in the goals and action plans set forth by the Board of Directors
• Welcome and involve new members by encouraging participation in Chamber-sponsored events
• Attend ribbon cuttings, ground breakings, relocations, grand openings with assigned Commodore Team
• Volunteer for Chamber-sponsored events
• Serve as mentors to new Chamber members by visiting assigned business or calling member quarterly for a 12 month period

Benefits of being a Commodore:

Commodores, recognized as a valuable asset to the Chamber, are very visible during Chamber events, allowing for great networking opportunities. Commodores can make presentations and display business cards, promotional materials or brochures during Commodore luncheons, as approved by the Admiral. Additionally, Commodores are encouraged to build lasting business relationships with other Chamber members and prospective members.

Click here to download the Commodore Application and the Commodore Guidelines.

2018 - 2019 Commodore Class:
(Click on each person's picture to send them an email.)

Anne Hurt
Marketing Works

Barbara Milligan
FSI - Fleet Services Inc.

Benita Owens
Joe Wheeler EMC

Beth McGuire
Morgan County
Association of REALTORS

Bill Briscoe
Bank Street
Art & Antiques

Bo Weinman
Peck-Glasgow
Agency, Inc.

Brenda Reynolds
The Terrace at Priceville

Brooke Rollins
The Lioce Group

Cheryl Hicks
Nucor Steel Decatur

Chris Priest
Circuit
Clerk

Clarence Roberts
1st Impression
Cleaning Services

Darrell Wates
Tucker, Scott & Wates,
CPA

Dawn Owczarzak
Avanti Computers

Dewayne Eddy
LPL Financial Services

Diann Hammon
Athens State University

Jennie Johnson
Ameripride Linen &
Uniform Services

Jennifer Wright
Remax
Platinum

Jody Peterson
Realty
Group

Kathy Houston
Better Business
Bureau

Kelly Pate
The Greater Morgan Co.
Builders Association

Lori Hardy Ho-Tung
Renasant
Bank

Lynn Reeves
Wear, Howell,
Strickland, Quinn & Law, LLC

Raul Piers
Synovus

Regina Dean
Renasant
Bank

Sally Jo Green
CB&S Bank

Tore Haavik
Edward Jones

Vanessa Johnson
State Farm,
Patrick Johnson-Agent

Victoria McKenzie
Parker Real Estate

Commodores not pictured: Anita Walden, Decatur Morgan Hospital; Baretta Taylor, The Decatur Daily; Brylie Mason, Texas Roadhouse; Keith Skelton, Country Financial Insurance; Landis Griffin, Habitat for Humanity; Linda Broadhead, Restore Your Niche.