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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
Immediate Past Chair
Farris Insurance Agency, Inc.
Vice President
Danette Brackett
Chair of the Board
UNC Health Blue Ridge
VP & Chief External Affairs Officer
Tammy Lail
Vice-Chair of the Membership
AccuForce Staffing Services
Area Manager
Logan Shook
Vice Chair of Strategic Planning & Facilities
Town of Hildebran
Town Manager
Sherry Whisnant
Treasurer
Buck's Pizza and Wings
Owner
Myron Stephens
Chair-Elect of the Board
Edward Jones - Myron Stephens - Financial Advisor
Financial Advisor
Tonya Little
Vice-Chair of Governmental Affairs
NC School of Science and Mathematics - Morganton
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs
Louis Vinay
Ex Officio Attorney
Louis Vinay - Retiree
Retired