Board of Directors - 2023

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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.
Dalton Walters
Chair of the Board
Mimosa Insurance Agency, LLC
Sales Executive
Michael Kevin Farris
Chair-Elect of the Board
Farris Insurance Agency, Inc.
Vice President
Susan Berley
Western Piedmont Community College
Vice President of Student Success and Support Services
Danette Brackett
UNC Health Blue Ridge
Executive Director Business Development
Jodee Fulton
Valdese Weavers, LLC
Senior Director, Human Resources
Elias Gomez
Airlite Nonwovens
General Manager
Tammy Lail
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
Marcia McCall- Individual Member
Victoria Mitchell
Case Farms of NC, Inc.
Complex HR Manager
Nicole Neubauer
Hampton Inn
Director of Sales
Brandon Owens
Kirksey Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Bryan Searcy
CBS Sports
Owner
Logan Shook
Town of Hildebran
Town Manager
Cheryl Shuffler
Burke County Public Schools
Public Information Officer
Louis Vinay
City of Morganton
City Attorney
Michael Watts
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Blue Ridge REALTORS®
CEO
Sherry Whisnant
Treasurer
Buck's Pizza and Wings
Owner
Tonia Stephenson
Burke County Chamber of Commerce
President/CEO
Brandon Owens
Sossoman Funeral Home
Funeral Director