The Henderson-Vance Chamber of Commerce begins 2023 with some familiar faces in new roles.
In addition to new president Sandra Wilkerson, Bert Long is taking the reins as chairman of the board of directors for 2023. Long is the North Carolina project manager with H.G. Reynolds and is in his second year on the Chamber board.
Following is a list of other officers and their roles:
- First Vice Chairman – Margier White, State Farm Insurance-Margier White
- Second Vice Chairman – Turner Pride, NC Cooperative Extension Service
- Treasurer – Angie Jacobs, Country Snacks Manufacturing
- Secretary – Scott Burwell, Kennametal
- Immediate Past Chairman – Ronald Bennett, Variety Wholesalers
Directors are elected to serve three-year terms on the Chamber board; the new class of 2023 – 2025 directors recently voted in are Scott Burwell with Kennamental, Stephanie Hoyle with Century 21 Country Knolls Realty, Dana Greenway with Kids World, Inc., Ann Holsing with Coastal Credit Union, Desiree Brooks with Kerr-Tar COG and Brandi Parker with Versatrim.
Incoming chairman Long thanked outgoing board members Brian Williams and Tyler Brewer for their service to the Chamber board at the group’s December board meeting. Williams is employed by Thermo King of Henderson and rotated off the board after serving three years. Brewer, vice president of Brewer Cycles in Henderson, has completed six years on the Chamber board. He also served as board chair in 2021.
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