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Governance
The Board of Directors is the governing body of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama and is responsible for all policy-making decisions of the organization. Members are elected by the general membership and serve staggered three-year terms.
The Executive Committee of the Chamber is comprised of the officers of the organization, as elected annually by the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee oversees the execution of the strategic plan and customary functions of the Chamber, reporting its work monthly to the Board of Directors.
2023 Executive Committee
Michele Coley
Chair
Allstate Coley Agency
Jheovanny Gomez
Chair-Elect
Jalapenos Mexican Grill
Matt Fajack
Treasurer
University of Alabama
Anwar Aiken
Vice Chair, Membership and Investor Relations
The Grand Event Design & Decor
Bobby Bragg
Vice Chair, Economic Development
JamisonMoneyFarmer, PC
Matt Feller
Vice Chair, Public Policy and Advocacy
BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing
CHIP FUQUA
Vice Chair, Education and Workforce Development
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International
CARL JAMISON
Vice Chair, Strategic Initiatives
JamisonMoneyFarmer PC
Jordan Morris
Vice Chair, Communications and Marketing
Ward Scott Morris Architecture
DAVID PASS
Vice Chair, Airport Development
The Sealy Companies
Kelsey Rush
Vice Chair, Leadership and Member Engagement
Visit Tuscaloosa
Blake Madison
Legal Council
Rosen Harwood
2023 Board of Directors
Anwar Aiken
The Grand Event Design & Décor
Alyson Baxter
The University of Alabama
Elizabeth Beeker
Express Employment Professionals & Specialized Recruiting Group
Mary Virginia Best
b. the best day spa
Mildred Black
People Optimum Consulting, LLC
Bobby Bragg
JamisonMoneyFarmer PC
Sydney Burns
Lou & Company
David Coleman
Hunt Refining Company
Michele Coley
AllState Coley Agency
Brock Corder
The Builders Group
Steven Deal
Pritchett-Moore, Inc.
Heather Dill
The Alamite
David Dubose
Townsquare Media Tuscaloosa
Russell DuBose
Phifer Incorporated
Amy Echols
Kentuck Art Center and Festival
Matt Fajack
University of Alabama
Matt Feller
BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing
Carrie Fitts
Carrie Fitts Real Estate
Chip Fuqua
Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc.
Lee Garrison
The Frazer Lanier Company
Jheovanny Gomez
Jalapenos Mexican Grill
Heyward Gould
BankFirst
Jennifer Hart
Paragon HM Wealth Management Group at Morgan Stanley
Joe Hughes
L&H Contractors, Inc.
Carl Jamison
JamisonMoneyFarmer PC
Tony Johnson
Pylon Professionals, LLC
Katrina Keefer
DCH Health System
Tim Lewis
TALA Professional Services
Blake Madison
Rosen Harwood
Jordan Morris
Ward Scott Morris Architecture
Whitney Oswalt
Alabama ONE
Dave Pass
The Sealy Companies
Tripp Powell
Yea Alabama
Jasmine Rainey
Visit Tuscaloosa
David Rains
Randall-Reilly, LLC
Nikki Ray
Eatmybeats, Inc.
Luke Remmert
Remmert & Company
Llevelyn Rhone
Hale County Chamber of Commerce
Kelsey Rush
Visit Tuscaloosa
Ken Todd
McAbee Construction
Cade Warner
Westervelt Company
Craig Williams
Avenue Pub / The Wine Market
Elizabeth Winter
Regions Bank
JacQuan Winters
Kristen Amerson Youth Foundation
Sandra Wolfe
The Arts & Humanities Council of Tuscaloosa County, Inc.
Ex-Officio Members
Stuart Bell
The University of Alabama
Dan Blakely
The University of Alabama
Dr. Chris Cox
Shelton State Community College
Emmie Sanders
Young Tuscaloosa
Justice Smyth
Tuscaloosa County Economic Development Authority
Jackie Wuska
United Way of West Alabama
Vision
We will make decisions that will strategically position the organization and the business community to contribute effectively to a positive entrepreneurial climate and management of a changing market place. The vision of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama includes the following elements that will guide in the decision-making, programming and planning of the organization.
- To be the recognized leader and advocate of the business, industrial and professional communities in the development and enhancement of the area's economic and entrepreneurial climate.
- To be a responsive and sensitive organization, serving our members who represent a wide diversity of personal, professional and civic backgrounds and interests.
- To be a catalyst for collaborative community initiatives and problem solving efforts to maximize the return on investment of human, financial and civic resources while enhancing the standards of quality in the community.
- To be a recognized leader in the use of innovative, technology-driven services, information and communications delivery systems.
- To inspire high standards of business and professional excellence and integrity.
- To be a catalyst for the utilization and participation of the unique leadership talents and roles of the business community in enhancing the civic infrastructure of Tuscaloosa County.
- To be a recognized leader and advocate of civic responsibility and business involvement in the community's civic and public agendas and political processes.
Mission
The mission of The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama is to provide the leadership, vision and catalyst for the advancement of the economic prosperity, business climate, and quality of life for the entire community.
Mission Objectives
- To guide in the accomplishment of this mission, five basic objectives have been established as the basis for programming and policy decisions of the organization.
- Work to overcome barriers to future economic development and a healthy and positive business climate.
- Improve the area's ability to expand and enhance employment opportunities.
- Improve the overall quality of life and standard of living for the total community.
- Work to develop the rich human, natural, technological and man-made resources of the Tuscaloosa County and West Alabama region to further enhance economic opportunities.
- Provide support services and systems to benefit the members of The Chamber and consistently represent and advocate the best interests of the members of the organization.
Values
We will focus on the needs of our members and customers and find ways to provide programs, services and benefits that are cost-effective, beneficial and convenient.
- We will deliver programs, services and products that will be evaluated by our members and customers as state of the art and of the highest quality.
- We will view diversity in gender, culture, ethnicity, professional background and size of firm/organization as strengths to be sought and utilized in The Chamber.
Leadership. We will be visionary and future-oriented in our thinking, decision-making and programming.
Integrity. We will be open, candid and fair; honor our commitments; and adhere to high ethical standards and objectives.
Participation. We will seek broad and active participation of our members in programs and in the governance of the organization.
Relationships. We will build and enhance relationships and public/private partnerships within the organization and community as a core value of membership, learning from and with each other.
Personal Growth. We will provide opportunities through programming and involvement for personal leadership development and citizenship.
Innovation and Creativity. We will approach change and challenges in the market place as an opportunity to encourage an environment for innovation and to foster individual creativity.
Technology. We will foster utilization of new technologies, delivering programs, services and opportunities to educate our members to the practical applications of new technologies.
