When I joined the Chamber of Commerce in 2022 as the Downtown Director, I saw the Chamber as a place of potential. The potential to help others, the opportunity to open doors for our businesses, and an invitation to build within the community which I was fortunate enough to be raised in. As the Executive Director, I have a responsibility to do so in a new capacity for not only our Main Street and Historic District, but also Clarksville and Johnson County.

 

Throughout the past year, we have successfully completed grant programs resulting in over $250,000 of building improvements, developed new initiatives for membership engagement and benefits, organized community events, and structured a new program for acknowledging businesses going above and beyond throughout the year with our Business of the Month awards.

 

As I reflect on 2025, I cannot help but draw notice to what is achievable for 2026. We have a full staff dedicated to helping our community see its value and working together for the unified mission of serving our members, being connected with our local resources and municipalities, and offering opportunity for our community to thrive. Our mission remains to support and promote business, community, and economic vitality.

 

I am eager for the opportunity to serve as the Executive Director at the Chamber of Commerce and work alongside our team, board of directors, local and state officials, members, non-profits, and businesses to do our part in helping Clarksville-Johnson County reach its full potential.