CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 119th year in Montgomery County. At the annual Gala, held June 4, incoming Chairman Mike Rainey welcomed the 2024-2025 Board of Directors.
Serving on the executive committee are Doug Englen–Chair-Elect, Bell Textron, Inc.; Mark Kelly–Immediate Past Chair, The Air Assault Team; Jamie Durrett–Legal Counsel; Shannon Kitchen–Secretary/Treasurer, Fortera Credit Union; Lisa Baggett–Chair, Membership Services, United Community Bank; Walt Lord–Chair, Military Affairs, Austin Peay State University; Jay Albertia–Chair Public & Community Affairs, Progressive Directions, Inc.; Mark Holleman–Co-Chair Public & Community Affairs, Coldwell Banker Conroy, Marable, & Holleman; Niesha Wolfe–Chair, Business Development, Gingham Picnic Basket and Café; Kevin Kennedy, Jr.–Co-Chair Business Development, Spring Creek Pediatric Dentistry.
Newly appointed to serve three-year terms on the board of directors are John Peck, F&M Bank; Cameron McWhirter, ACT Brokerage Inc.; Edith Thompson, Ebony & Ivory Fine Gifts and Boutique; Brian Taylor, CDE Lightband; Susan Zidek, Troy Industries; Zach Hayes, Higgins Insurance.
At the annual Gala the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2024 awards: Ted A. Crozier Sr. Community Commitment Award, Kevin Kennedy, Sr., The Kennedy Law Firm, PPLC; Boots to Suits Award, David E. Smith, Clarksville Aerial Photography; Young Professional of the Year, Erin Yow, Clarksville Christian School; Valerie Hunter-Kelly Woman in Business Award, Kimberly Wiggins, Montgomery County Trustee; Ambassador of the Year, Shannon Kitchen, Fortera Credit Union; Lifetime Achievement Award, Ross H. Hicks.