Governance

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 ColeyChair

Michele Coley

Chair

Allstate Coley Agency

Jheovanny GomezChair-Elect

Jheovanny Gomez

Chair-Elect

Jalapenos Mexican Grill

Matt FajackTreasurer

Matt Fajack

Treasurer

University of Alabama

Anwar AikenVice Chair, Membership and Investor Relations

Anwar Aiken

Vice Chair, Membership and Investor Relations

The Grand Event Design & Decor

Bobby BraggVice Chair, Economic Development

Bobby Bragg

Vice Chair, Economic Development

JamisonMoneyFarmer, PC

Matt FellerVice Chair, Public Policy and Advocacy

Matt Feller

Vice Chair, Public Policy and Advocacy

BFGoodrich Tire Manufacturing

CHIP FUQUAVice Chair, Education and Workforce Development

CHIP FUQUA

Vice Chair, Education and Workforce Development

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International

CARL JAMISONVice Chair, Strategic Initiatives

CARL JAMISON

Vice Chair, Strategic Initiatives

JamisonMoneyFarmer PC

Jordan MorrisVice Chair, Communications and Marketing

Jordan Morris

Vice Chair, Communications and Marketing

Ward Scott Morris Architecture

DAVID PASSVice Chair, Airport Development

DAVID PASS

Vice Chair, Airport Development

The Sealy Companies

Kelsey RushVice Chair, Leadership and Member Engagement

Kelsey Rush

Vice Chair, Leadership and Member Engagement

Visit Tuscaloosa

Blake MadisonLegal Council

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

Sydney Burns
Lou & Company

Bobby Bragg
JamisonMoneyFarmer PC

Michele Coley
AllState Coley Agency

Brock Corder
The Builders Group

Steven Deal
Pritchett-Moore, Inc.

Heather Dill
Embasssy Suites Downtown Tuscaloosa

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

Mildred Black
People Optimum Consulting, LLC

Joe Hughes
L&H Contractors, Inc.

Carl Jamison
JamisonMoneyFarmer PC

Katrina Keefer
DCH Health System

Tim Lewis
TALA Professional Services

Jordan Morris
Ward Scott Morris Architecture

Whitney Oswalt
Alabama ONE

Dave Pass
The Sealy Companies

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.

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.

 

Contact:Donny Jones
Executive Vice President and CWO
(205) 391-0552 donny@westalabamachamber.com