2024 Board of Directors

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The Burke County Chamber of Commerce is led by a Board of Directors which formulates policies, sets goals for the organization, and directs a program of work that gives the community the greatest opportunity for growth and prosperity. This key group of volunteers represents a cross-section of our membership. An Executive Committee from within the Board of Directors governs the chamber operations. Each board member is elected to a three year term.
Michael Kevin Farris
Chair of the Board
Farris Insurance Agency, Inc.
Vice President
Danette Brackett
Chair-Elect of the Board
UNC Health Blue Ridge
Executive Director Business Development
Susan Berley
Vice Chair of Governmental Affairs
Western Piedmont Community College
Vice President of Student Success and Support Services
Brent Brinkley
Foothills Regional Airport Authority (M/L Airport)
Suzy Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Nursery, Inc
VP
Jodee Fulton
Valdese Weavers, LLC
Senior Director, Human Resources
Elias Gomez
Airlite Nonwovens
President
Raul Hernandez
Victory Church
Pastor
Tammy Lail
Vice Chair of Membership
AccuForce Staffing Services
Area Manager
Tonya Little
NC School of Science and Mathematics - Morganton
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs
Johann Louchez
BB & T now Truist
Senior Vice President & Market President V
Marcia McCall
Deputy Treasurer
Marcia McCall- Individual Member
Victoria Mitchell
Case Farms of NC, Inc.
Complex HR Manager
Brandon Owens
Sossoman Funeral Home
Funeral Director
Bryan Searcy
CBS Sports
Owner
Logan Shook
Town of Hildebran
Town Manager
Cheryl Shuffler
Burke County Public Schools
Public Information Officer
Tonia Stephenson
Chamber President & CEO
Burke County Chamber of Commerce
President/CEO
Louis Vinay
Vice Chair of Strategic Planning
City of Morganton
City Attorney