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2023 Chamber Board

Executive Committee

Chair – Scott Ledford, Christian Medical & Dental Associations
Chair-Elect – Keddrain Bowen, Fanatics101
Treasurer/Secretary – Kim Hall, CITI
Immediate Past Chair – Dr. McKenzie Highsmith, ETSU Gatton College of Pharmacy
President / CEO – Bob Cantler

Board of Directors

Kelli Andrews, Ballad Health
William Bible, Bank of Tennessee
Matt Bolton, Herndon Coleman Brading & McKee
Kevin Broyles, Farm Bureau Insurance
Jeff Dykes, BrightRidge, Chamber Foundation Chair
Dan Eldridge, Grace Meadows Farm
John Goetz, Ballad Health
Ashley Grindstaff, The Mall at Johnson City
Kristie Hammonds, Frontier Health
Greg “Chipper” Harvey, Bristol Motor Speedway
Dr. Mike Hoff, East Tennessee State University
John Hunter, City of Johnson City
Paula Jackson, WJHL-NewsChannel 11
Sam Lancaster, United Way of East Tennessee Highlands
Jenny Lockmiller, ETSU Career Services
Ryan McKinney, Keller Williams Realty
David Nelson, Founders Forge
Jenn Owen, Truist Bank
Allen Rau, Johnson City Press / Six Rivers Media
Justin Seaton, Firehouse Restaurant & Catering
Kenny Shafer, Ballad Health
Adam Walton, Eastman Credit Union

Ex-Officio Representatives

Dr. Steve Barnett, Johnson City School System
Dr. Jerry Boyd, Washington County Department of Education
Dr. Bill Greer, Milligan University
Dr. Brian Noland, East Tennessee State University
General Counsel: Philip R. Baker, Ensley, Baker & Shade PLLC

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