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.
The Chamber's Commodore program is presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union.
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.
2022 - 2023 Commodore Class:
(Click on each person's picture to send them an email.)

Angela Humphrey
Calhoun
Community College

Ashley Madry
Magee Madry
Counseling Service LLC

Ashton DeMent
River Bank
& Trust

Barbara Milligan
Fleet Services
Inc.

Baretta Taylor
TN Valley
Media

Benita Owens
Joe Wheeler
EMC

Bo Weinman
Peck-Glasgow
Agency, Inc

Brooke Rawlins
United Way
of Morgan County

Bryan Vest
Decatur Morgan
Hospital

Cassidy Chandler
State Farm

Cheryl Hicks
Nucor Steel

Chris Priest
Morgan County
Circuit Court

Cindy Smith
Edward Jones

Claudia Compton
Progress Bank

Dewayne Eddy
LPL Financial

Diann Hammon
Athens State
University

Glenn Stokes
J.T. Ray
Company

Jamitra
Hammond
Bunge

Jamna Tucker
iWebVisit.com
LLC

Jared Gargis
Thryv

Jason Palmer
State
Farm

Jeni Jordan
S&ME,
Inc.

Jennifer Wright
MarMac
Real Estate

Jessica Bridges
Bunge

Jody Peterson
Realty Group
of Alabama

Kathy Houston
Better Business
Bureau

Katie Walker
Cook Museum
of Natural Science

Kelly Pate
Greater Morgan County
Builders Association

Landis Griffin
Habitat for Humanity
of Morgan County

Larry Waye
Decatur Baptist
Church

Linda Schoo
Marco's
Pizza

Lois Dawes
eXp
Realty

Lori Hardy Ho-Tung
Renasant
Bank

Lynn Reeves
Wear, Howell, Strickland,
Quinn & Law

Magan Garner
Republic
Services

Mayte Sanchez
M&M Servs
LLC

Miranda Runion
TTL,
Inc.

Regina Dean
Renasant
Bank

Sady Z Visser
Sady Z Visser Agency
Farmers Insurance

Stephen Apt
Apt Contracting
LLC

Sue Terrell
Hands Across
Decatur

Taura Denmon
Decatur Housing
Authority
Commodores not pictured:
Belinda Bullard, EMI Power & Automation
Darrell Wates, Darrell W. Wates CPA PC