2024 Board of Directors

The Burke County Chamber of Commerce is led by a Board of Directors which formulates policies, sets goals for the organization, and directs a program of work that gives the community the greatest opportunity for growth and prosperity. This key group of volunteers represents a cross-section of our membership. An Executive Committee from within the Board of Directors governs the chamber operations. Each board member is elected to a three year term.

Michael Kevin Farris

Michael Kevin Farris

Chair of the Board Farris Insurance Agency, Inc., Vice President

Danette Brackett

Danette Brackett

Chair-Elect of the Board UNC Health Blue Ridge, Executive Director Business Development

Susan Berley

Vice Chair of Governmental Affairs Western Piedmont Community College, Vice President of Student Success and Support Services

Brent Brinkley

Foothills Regional Airport Authority (M/L Airport)

Suzy Fitzgerald

Suzy Fitzgerald

Fitzgerald Nursery, Inc, VP

Jodee Fulton

Valdese Weavers, LLC, Senior Director, Human Resources

Elias Gomez

Airlite Nonwovens, President

Raul Hernandez

Victory Church, Pastor

Tammy Lail

Vice Chair of Membership AccuForce Staffing Services, Area Manager

Tonya Little

NC School of Science and Mathematics - Morganton, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Programs

Johann Louchez

BB & T now Truist, Senior Vice President & Market President V

Marcia McCall

Deputy Treasurer Marcia McCall- Individual Member

Victoria Mitchell

Victoria Mitchell

Case Farms of NC, Inc., Complex HR Manager

Brandon Owens

Sossoman Funeral Home, Funeral Director

Bryan Searcy

CBS Sports, Owner

Logan Shook

Town of Hildebran, Town Manager

Cheryl Shuffler

Cheryl Shuffler

Burke County Public Schools, Public Information Officer

Tonia Stephenson

Tonia Stephenson

Chamber President & CEO Burke County Chamber of Commerce, President/CEO

Louis Vinay

Vice Chair of Strategic Planning City of Morganton, City Attorney

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