Chamber Names Ambassadors for 2025
February 27, 2025
The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has named 39 business professionals to serve as Ambassadors for 2025. Chamber Ambassadors are volunteers who act as a link between new and existing members, serving as informal mentors and representing the Chamber at various events. The Ambassador program provides a valuable networking opportunity while developing future Chamber leaders.
The 2025 Ambassador Leadership Team is chaired by Markedia Wells-Binion of Stillman College and includes:
Vice Chair: Megan York, Alabama Public Radio
Ambassador Coach: Whitni Molden, American Heart Association
Events and Marketing Chair: Carrie Peck, Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa – University
Ribbon Cutting Chair: Heather McCarley, AC Hotel Tuscaloosa
Corporate Chaplain Co-Chairs: Daniel Barnett, RTR Pro Entertainment; Romel Gibson, Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa
Business After Hours Chair: Rina Hughes, C&C Logistics
Attendance Chair: Paula Lopez, City of Tuscaloosa
Mentor Advisors: Tera Batayneh, RiverFall Credit Union; Courtney Hudson, Alabama ONE; Jonna Martin, Alabama Credit Union
New Ambassadors joining the program are Tamecisha Abrams, Rausch Homes; Patricia Blondheim, Northport Living Magazine; LeAndra Boyd, Englewood Elementary; Jaime Bratcher, Keller Williams – Tuscaloosa; Sam Carpenter, Ward Scott Morris Architecture; Chelsey Henthorn, Bryant Bank; Berkley Horton, Harwood Real Estate; Tasha McFarley, Veterans Affairs; Neena Palmer, North River Living; William Reese, Lamar Advertising; Emily Safron, City of Tuscaloosa; Kent Schafer, AL Deaf/Blind; Clarissa Strickland, Alabama ONE; Loren Thomley, Keller Williams; Marvin Turner, Choice Salon Suites; Keyani Washington, CHAT Skin + Hair Co.; and Whitney Wells, American Red Cross.
Returning Ambassadors include Chelsea Barton-Kelly, Visit Tuscaloosa; Abigail Brewer, Abi Brewer Fine Art; Kayla Clark, West Alabama Regional Commission; Jaemian Hill, Alabama Credit Union; Jayla Huff Cole, Tuscaloosa County DA’s Office; Anisa Hunter, Bryant Bank; Stormi Porter, The Charm District; Victoria Salazar, Morgan Stanley; Kenneth Washington, Courtyard Marriott Northport; and Ashley R. Wheat, Alabama Blues Project.
For more information, visit westalabamachamber.com/ambassadors or contact LoWanda James at lowanda@westalabamachamber.com or 205-758-7588.