October 07, 2008
The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce has unanimously elected its 2009 Board of Directors. The new leadership will take office effective Jan. 1.
Lynn Jackson, chair of the chamber's nominating committee, was pleased with the number and quality of nominations submitted by the membership and staff. "We received a record number of nominations from the membership this year," said Jackson. "The willingness of our members to give of their time to contribute to the progress not only of the chamber but also of the community is exciting."
The incoming chair, Jerry Bowman, said he is anxious to continue the work the chamber is already involved in and predicts continued momentum with the elected group of directors.
"As an organization, we have enjoyed tremendous success, even during challenging times, due to the dedicated and talented individuals who comprise our Board of Directors," Bowman said. "I am honored to have yet another top team in place for my year as chairperson."
Officers for 2009 will be:
Chair Jerry Bowman (Cardinal Logistics);
Chair-Elect Tracy Moon (Fisher & Phillips LLP);
Second Chair-Elect John Kieffer (Cumming Station LLC);
Secretary/Treasurer Ann-Margaret Johnston (Johnston & Associates, Inc.) and
Immediate Past Chair Brett Berto (Individual).
Serving on the Board of Directors will be:
Cris Burgum, The Avenue Forsyth;
Mike Caspar, Walmart;
Jernice Currie, Pre-Paid Legal Casualty Inc.;
Marie Dinsmore, Dinsmore Team/RE/MAX Professionals;
Mike Evans, Cumming Station LLC;
John Hall, Forsyth County News;
Tim Heard, United Community Bank;
Ron Henry, North Fulton Regional Medical Center;
Tim Hopkins, Keller Williams Community Partners;
Lynn Jackson, Northside Hospital – Forsyth;
Ann-Margaret Johnston, Johnston & Associates Inc.;
John Kieffer, Cumming Station LLC;
Mary Helen McGruder, Sawnee Mountain Foundation;
Cindy Mills, Bryan Properties;
Tracy Moon, Fisher & Phillips LLP;
Todd Moran, Conservation Resource Solutions;
Royce Owens, Mimms Enterprises;
Paul Romanick, CitruSolution;
Bob Russell, Russell Landscape Group; Terry Smith, A.C. Smith Poultry Company;
Spencer Strickland, North Metro Bank;
Ethan Underwood, Lipscomb, Johnson, Sleister, Dailey & Smith LLP;
and Mark Wolinsky, Lafarge Aggregates and Concrete.
Community Directors – One Year Term:
Jim Bibb, Comcast;
Paul Chambers, AT&T;
Bill Cupp, Atlanta Gas Light Company;
Buster Evans Forsyth County School System;
Mayor H. Ford Gravitt, City of Cumming;
Blake House, Sawnee Electrical Membership Corp.;
Chairman Charles Laughinghouse, Forsyth County Board of Commissioners;
Dr. David Potter, North Georgia College & State University;
Nancy Roche, Forsyth County Board of Education;
David Seago, Georgia Power Co.;
Bobby Thomas, Forsyth County Development Authority;
Dr. Joanne Tolleson, Lanier Technical College;
Andy Walker, Joint Lanier Development Authority.
Ex-Officio:
Amos Amerson Georgia House Of Representatives
Mark Hamilton Georgia House Of Representatives
Thomas Knox Georgia House Of Representatives
Jack Murphy Georgia Senate
Chip Pearson Georgia Senate
About The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1952, the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce is the community's leading advocate and champion for business. Its primary objective is to create a climate of growth and success in our community. By leveraging the support, talent and resources of its members, the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber is one of the leading organizations helping to improve the economic vitality and quality of life for everyone in Cumming and Forsyth County.
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