Chamber Leadership
The Burke County Chamber of Commerce is governed by
a twenty-one member board of directors comprised of individuals representing
a wide variety of businesses in Burke County. The members of this board
formulate policies, develop goals for the organization and support the
Chamber’s volunteers that serve on committees that help advance the
Chamber’s mission. The President/CEO is responsible for the day to day
operation of the Chamber and manages the other staff members.
2008 Board of Directors
Officers/Executive Committee
Chairman of the Board
David Burleson, Burke County Public Schools
First Vice Chairman
Ron LaSalle, Burke Hospice and Palliative Care
Vice Chairman
Tim Allen, GDS, Inc.
Vice Chairman
Sally Sandy, City of Morganton
Vice Chairman
Dr. Debra Moore, The Counseling Group, Inc.
Treasurer
Kelly Messenheimer, Bowers Insurance Agency - Nationwide
Past Chairman
Russ Sprehe, First Citizens Bank & Trust
Directors
Jim Burnett, Western Piedmont Community College
Rich DeAugustinis, Packaging Corporation of America
Scott Gallagher, Burke Primary Care
Eddie Hallyburton, Major Electric Appliance
Michelle Jenkins, Edward Jones
Mary Lewis, Caterpillar, Inc.
Dr. Linda Lindsey, Lindsey Consulting Group
Ronnie Mace, Blue Ridge Community Action
Joyce Pharr, Leviton/Southern Devices
Dr. Paula Reynolds, Chiropractic Physician, Reynolds Family Wellness
Center
Nick Saturno, Carolina Property GMAC Real Estate
Lynn Smith, Designing Interiors
Don Tingen, Viscotec Automotive Products, LLC
Mike Watts, Carolina Property GMAC Real Estate
Staff
Michael J. Jackson, President/CEO
Dorothea Jolly, Administrative Assistant
Marilyn Norford, Receptionist
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