Ambassadors

Our Dedicated Volunteers

Chamber Ambassadors are dedicated volunteers who play a key role in member engagement and community outreach, acting as liaisons between The Chamber and the local business community to enhance member experience and drive Chamber growth. The Ambassadors serve as "the face of The Chamber," helping to foster connections among members and promote The Chamber’s events and initiatives. They also assist in recruiting new members, retaining existing members, and ensuring members maximize their benefits.

 
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Apply

The recruitment period for Ambassadors is the fall of each year. All applicants must be affiliated with a current Chamber member and will need to be available for a brief interview by the Ambassador Leadership Team as a part of the selection process.

 

 
 

2026 Ambassador Leadership Team

2026 Ambassadors

  • Daniel Barnett
    Daniel Barnett
    RTR Pro Entertainment

  • Chelsea Barton-Kelly
    Chelsea Barton-Kelly
    Visit Tuscaloosa

  • Tera Batayneh
    Tera Batayneh
    RiverFall Credit Union

  • Beth Blalock
    Beth Blalock
    Dignity Memorial

  • LeAndra Boyd
    LeAndra Boyd
    DCH Health System

  • Abigail Brewer
    Abigail Brewer
    Abi Brewer Fine Art

  • Erika Bruner
    Erika Bruner
    PrideStaff

  • Pamela Craig
    Pamela Craig
    BFGoodrich / Michelin

  • Alexis Crawford
    Alexis Crawford
    YMCA of Tuscaloosa

  • Romel Gibson
    Romel Gibson
    Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa

  • TJ Harris
    TJ Harris
    Edward Jones

  • Chelsey Henthorn
    Chelsey Henthorn
    Bryant Bank

  • DeAvalon Holman
    DeAvalon Holman
    The University of Alabama - New College LifeTrack

  • Courtney Hudson
    Courtney Hudson
    Tuscaloosa County Commission

  • Rina Hughes
    Rina Hughes
    C&C Logistics

  • Pam Jones
    Pam Jones
    Alabama One Insurance

  • Paula Lopez
    Paula Lopez
    City of Tuscaloosa

  • Victoria Love
    Victoria Love
    Hotel Capstone

  • Kaneisha Maddox
    Kaneisha Maddox
    Alabama Credit Union

  • Jonna Martin
    Jonna Martin
    Alabama Credit Union

  • Heather McCarley
    Heather McCarley
    University Club

  • Tasha McFarley
    Tasha McFarley
    Veterans Affairs

  • Tashia Napier
    Tashia Napier
    Community Service Programs of West AL

  • Neena Palmer
    Neena Palmer
    North River Living

  • Carrie Peck
    Carrie Peck
    Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa - University

  • Chelsea Ray
    Chelsea Ray
    VIPcare Tuscaloosa

  • Emily Safron
    Emily Safron
    City of Tuscaloosa

  • Victoria Shelton
    Victoria Shelton
    Morgan Stanley

  • Clarissa Strickland
    Clarissa Strickland
    Alabama ONE

  • Loren Thomley
    Loren Thomley
    Keller Williams

  • Marvin Turner
    Marvin Turner
    Choice Salon Suites

  • Alexandria Twigg
    Alexandria Twigg
    STROLL Tuscaloosa

  • Kenneth Washington
    Kenneth Washington
    Courtyard Marriott Northport

  • Whitney Wells
    Whitney Wells
    American Red Cross

  • Lorenzo Winston
    Lorenzo Winston
    Stillman College

  • Megan York
    Megan York
    Alabama Public Radio

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Qualifications

  • Employer must be a current, active Chamber member
  • Collaborate with other Ambassadors and Chamber members
  • Maintain a high degree of integrity
  • Act responsibly and be punctual, reliable, and professional 
  • Payment of one-time $225 enrollment fee
  • Availability to attend monthly Ambassador meetings and most Business After Hours events
  • Approval of employer to apply

Benefits

  • Unlimited opportunities to gain new business contacts 
  • Recognition in the community as being the most valuable asset to The Chamber
  • Continuous promotion on The Chamber's social media 
  • Numerous opportunties to work Chamber events
  • Recognition on Chamber website and in Ambassador Directory
  • Annual Ambassador headshot
  • Ambassador Apparel: Nametag, Blazer and Polo
  • Opportunties to be recognized with awards such as Ambassador of the Quarter and Ambassador of the Year
  • Exclusive invitation to Ambassador Appreciation events throughout the year 
  • Opportunties to serve in a leadership role on the Ambassador leadership team 

Questions?

Please reach out to

LoWanda James

Director of Information Services

(205) 391-0551