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.
2020 - 2021 Commodore Class:
(Click on each person's picture to send them an email.)

Jody Peterson
Realty
Group

Regina Dean
Renasant Bank

Chris Priest
Circuit
Clerk

Kathy Houston
Better
Business
Bureau

Jennifer Wright
Remax
Platinum
Lori Hardy Ho-Tung
Renasant Bank

Diann Hammon
Athens State
University

Barbara Milligan
FSI - Fleet Services
Inc.
Glenn Stokes
The J. T. Ray
Company

Cheryl Hicks
Nucor Steel
Decatur

Benita Owens
Joe Wheeler
EMC

Dewayne Eddy
LPL Financial
Services

Bo Weinman
Peck-Glasgow
Agency, Inc.

Anne Hurt
Marketing Works

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

Kelly Pate
The Greater
Morgan Co.
Builders
Association

Darrell Wates
Tucker, Scott
& Wates, CPA
Vicki King
Family Security
Credit Union

Clarence Roberts
1st Impression
Cleaning Services

Raul Piers
Synovus

Sally Jo Green
CB&S Bank
Commodores not pictured: Landis Griffin, Habitat for Humanity.