2026 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.
Catherine Black
Habitat for Humanity
Danette Brackett
Chair of the Board
UNC Health Blue Ridge
VP & Chief External Affairs Officer
Brent Brinkley
Foothills Regional Airport Authority (M/L Airport)
Charity Broyhill
Wal-Mart
GM
Shaun Cline
First Citizens Bank & Trust
Business Banker
Michael Kevin Farris
Immediate Past Chairman
Farris Insurance Agency, Inc.
Vice President
Bryan Fish
City of Morganton
Director of Parks and Recreation
Tamika Garrison
Chairman of the B.I.G. Challenge
Carolina Caring
Raul Hernandez
Victory Church
Pastor
Tammy Lail
Vice-Chair of the Membership
AccuForce Staffing Services
Area Manager
Lily Laramie
Western Piedmont Community College
Small Business Center Director
Tonya Little
Vice-Chair of Governmental Affairs
NC School of Science and Mathematics - Morganton
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs
Misty Maney
Leviton Manufacturing Company
HR Generalist
Ryan Morgan
Allstate-Morgan Agency Inc
Principal Agent
Yanira Paulette
Case Farms of NC, Inc.
Casey Rogers
Burke County Public Schools
Director of Career & Technical Education
Logan Shook
Vice-Chair of Strategic Planning/Facilities
Town of Hildebran
Town Manager
Myron Stephens
Chair-Elect of the Board
Edward Jones - Myron Stephens - Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
Louis Vinay
Ex Officio Attorney
Louis Vinay - Retiree
Retired
Dylan Webb
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Admin
Sherry Whisnant
Treasurer
Buck's Pizza and Wings
Owner