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!
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Abby Asencio
Vice President A leader with a plan, with drive, and with a variety of hobbies/skills/interests is one to turn Johnson County on its head in the best possible way.
Are you a business wanting to reach your fullest potential? Are you wanting to be guided in the right path? Do you have plans for growth and development in the community? Reach out to her |
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.
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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!
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Mario Varela
Community Relations Director Are you an individual or business wanting to learn more about the Chamber? Are you curious as to how being a Chamber Member can benefit you? Are you wanting to make connections with your community?
From creating connections with the community to fun ribbon cuttings and networking opportunities, Mario is here to help! |
As Community Relations Director, Mario will be responsible for assisting businesses with taking full advantage of their Chamber memberships, planning and assisting with various community related events, and hosting new member/business ribbon cuttings (which made it clear that he needed his own ribbon cutting to kick off his career at the Chamber )!
Mario is a Clarksville native and a 2022 graduate of the University of the Ozarks with two majors in Health Science and Music, and a minor in Education. With a background in recruiting and event planning, Mario is eager to jump right into his new role and help small and big businesses in Johnson County grow and flourish. Swing by and say a quick 'hello' or 'welcome' to our new team member at the office this week!
Mario is a Clarksville native and a 2022 graduate of the University of the Ozarks with two majors in Health Science and Music, and a minor in Education. With a background in recruiting and event planning, Mario is eager to jump right into his new role and help small and big businesses in Johnson County grow and flourish. Swing by and say a quick 'hello' or 'welcome' to our new team member at the office this week!
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Lauren Zavala
Marketing Director Lauren is ready to help the community grow and flourish by aiding and educating those around her with any marketing/promotional needs they may have!
Are you a Chamber Member lost in the marketing world? Do you want to start fresh and rebrand your business? Do you not have time to create your own flyers? Do you have a special sale or event happening that you want shared? From social media to creating logos and branding kits, Lauren is here to help with any of your marketing needs! |
Lauren has accepted the role as our Marketing Director and is responsible for creating and implementing marketing materials and strategies for Chamber members, events, social media, workshops, Johnson County tourism, and more! Lauren is a 2022 graduate of the University of the Ozarks with a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with minors in Spanish and Health Science and an emphasis in Marketing. She looks forward to growing with the community and sharing her knowledge and passion in Business and Marketing with others!
Reach out to Lauren to see how she can help you market your business or event, today!
Reach out to Lauren to see how she can help you market your business or event, today!
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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. |
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