MISSION STATEMENT
“To represent the business community, promote economic well-being and quality of life.”


PROGRAM OF WORK

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Will monitor the Program of Work and assist in the execution and attainment of these goals. The committee will facilitate the communication and functions of each team.

CHAIRMAN
Drew Howard, H & S Manufacturing
Serves as the Chamber Board’s chief spokesperson and works with the Board
of Directors to implement and carry out the year’s program of work.
Areas of Leadership
Presiding at Chamber events
Auction / Awards Banquet / Taste & Trade

CHAIR ELECT
Mary Bell, Inwood National Bank
Support all projects and events with personal involvement and assist Chair as needed.
Areas of Leadership
Assists the Chair and presides in his absence.

PAST CHAIR
Nelda Lavender, Community Bank
Serve in an advisory capacity with the Executive Committee.

TREASURER
Joan Leonard, Leonard and Son
Present and promote understanding of the financial reports and
statements presented to the Board.
Areas of Leadership
Budget & Finance Reports / Financial Advisor to the Board /
Leadership Rowlett

SECRETARY
Sherry Hartford, Ebby Halliday Realtors
Serves as official record keeper of the Chamber of Commerce.
Areas of Leadership
Membership Luncheon Liaison

VICE CHAIR - MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Sharon McCallum, Choice Mortgage, Inc.
Promotes membership growth and retention by defining and communicating
the value of Chamber membership to prospective, current and former members.
Areas of Leadership
Member to Member Discount Program / Networking Events /
Member Recruitment & Retention

VICE CHAIR - EDUCATION TEAM
Dretha Burris, Coyle Middle School / Garland I.S.D.
Encourages and develops interaction between businesses
and schools through supportive partnerships.
Areas of Leadership
B.E.S.T. Foundation / Teacher Recognition / GISD Liaison

VICE CHAIR – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Scott Airitam, Scott Airitam’s Leadership Systems, LLC
Promoting positive relations throughout the community.
Areas of Leadership
Community Liaison

VICE CHAIR – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TEAM
Mary Grace Bryant, Community Bank
Promotes business enterprise within the City of Rowlett by creating
positive relations. Provides information and resources to assist businesses in Rowlett.
Areas of Leadership
Existing Membership Business Development

VICE CHAIR - GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
Open and maintain communications between the Chamber of Commerce and government agencies by actively participating in regularly scheduled meetings. 
Areas of Leadership
Governmental Liaison