MEET THE Chamber Staff!
THE CLARKSVILLE JOHNSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF IS WELL-VERSED IN MANY DIFFERENT AREAS THAT ARE FULLY EQUIPPED TO HELP YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS IN ANY WAY THAT THEY CAN.
OUR LARGEST POINT OF INTEREST IS TO CHEER YOU ON AND HELP YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS SUCCEED.
IT'S MORE THAN JUST A MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICES HERE AT THE CHAMBER,
IT'S ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS, CONNECTIONS, AND PUSHING JOHNSON COUNTY FORWARD!
OUR LARGEST POINT OF INTEREST IS TO CHEER YOU ON AND HELP YOU AND YOUR BUSINESS SUCCEED.
IT'S MORE THAN JUST A MEMBERSHIP AND SERVICES HERE AT THE CHAMBER,
IT'S ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS, CONNECTIONS, AND PUSHING JOHNSON COUNTY FORWARD!
Abby is a graduate from the University of the Ozarks with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and is eager to start aiding chamber members and other members of the Johnson County community in any way that she can. As Vice President, Abby’s day-to-day duties will include managing staff, training new staff when necessary, assisting with financials for the Chamber, aiding with hosting and operating Chamber-related events, and ensuring the growth and development of the Clarksville - Johnson County Chamber of Commerce.
Abby has been in Clarksville ever since she began attending the University of the Ozarks in 2018 and since that year, she has had the privilege of working for several small businesses in Johnson County. Now, as a full circle moment, she is getting the chance to work with a variety of businesses in Johnson County and help them reach their full potential. She has been with the Chamber since her start as an intern in January of 2022, was hired as Community Relations Director in August of 2022, and will now be playing a leadership role as the Vice President.
Abby has been in Clarksville ever since she began attending the University of the Ozarks in 2018 and since that year, she has had the privilege of working for several small businesses in Johnson County. Now, as a full circle moment, she is getting the chance to work with a variety of businesses in Johnson County and help them reach their full potential. She has been with the Chamber since her start as an intern in January of 2022, was hired as Community Relations Director in August of 2022, and will now be playing a leadership role as the Vice President.
Hannah J. Hatchett-Dunson
Downtown Director A Clarksville Native ready to watch her community grow and develop, starting with the heart of it all--downtown.
Are you a business in Downtown Clarksville? Are you wanting to be a business in Downtown Clarksville? Are you somebody who wants updates and be in the know of all the fun happening in Downtown? |
As a native of Clarksville, Hannah is dedicated to helping build a thriving Historic Downtown! As the Downtown Director, she is responsible for coordinating activities for the development of the downtown and the community. Revitalization efforts, event planning and implementation, and working closely with business owners and city officials are all part of her days’ work.
Hannah was born and raised in Johnson County and has deep ties to the community, Peach Festival, and the natural beauty and resources of the area. With over six years of experience working for and with locally owned businesses, serving on the Planning and Zoning Committee for Clarksville, and working at the Farmer’s Market in her younger years, she has had the opportunity to see the downtown in a unique light.
She is a graduate of ATU in Russellville with a BA in Psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and doing anything outdoors! She looks forward to using her experiences to help grow our community and downtown.
To see what’s new in Downtown, contact Hannah!
Hannah was born and raised in Johnson County and has deep ties to the community, Peach Festival, and the natural beauty and resources of the area. With over six years of experience working for and with locally owned businesses, serving on the Planning and Zoning Committee for Clarksville, and working at the Farmer’s Market in her younger years, she has had the opportunity to see the downtown in a unique light.
She is a graduate of ATU in Russellville with a BA in Psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and doing anything outdoors! She looks forward to using her experiences to help grow our community and downtown.
To see what’s new in Downtown, contact Hannah!
Katie Howard
Tourism Director Katie is ready to help grow the tourism sector of the Clarksville - Johnson County Chamber of Commerce. As an avid outdoorswoman and long-time Johnson County resident, she will be able to aid in marketing our community for tourists and locals alike!
Do you have a business or service that would pique interest to incoming tourists? Are you interested in visiting Clarksville & Johnson County? Do you want a super cool Johnson County t-shirt? Do you have an interest in more information about the community you live in? Do you often find yourself saying "there is nothing to do here"? Katie is here to help! |
Katie has accepted the role as our Tourism Director and is responsible for creating and implementing marketing materials and strategies for tourism efforts in Johnson County including local events, social media, outdoor recreation, local hot spots to visit, and more! Katie married a Clarksville native in 2011, moved to this community soon after, and immediately started getting involved. Her involvement has varied from serving as a chair of a local organization for 5 years, being a part of Clarksville Planning and Zoning since 2018 when she was appointed to the commission, and sitting on the Johnson County Quorum Court since she was elected in November of 2022. Katie also channeled her passion for community development and growth by becoming a Chamber Royal and becoming more involved with our mission, goals, and efforts as an organization.
The Johnson County community holds a special place in her heart and she is ready to share all of the awesome things our community has to offer to visitors and locals alike!
The Johnson County community holds a special place in her heart and she is ready to share all of the awesome things our community has to offer to visitors and locals alike!
Ray Hobbs
Business Consultant As a Consultant for the Clarksville – Johnson County Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Hobbs will provide helpful oversight of the Chamber through big-picture thinking on ways to grow and promote the Clarksville - Johnson County Chamber of Commerce, work on programs and generate ideas with the Chamber of Commerce staff to help engage with businesses in Johnson County, and collaborate with the City of Clarksville on Economic Development.
Ray is a Clarksville native, a University of the Ozarks Alumni, and a business consultant that has found his way back home after spending some time in Northwest Arkansas working with Walmart, Bass Pro, and Daisy Outdoor Products. |