Welcome to the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
Since 1920, the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce has been helping local businesses grow and prosper. Today, the Chamber continues to be the face of the business community throughout Sumter County, Georgia. Over the years, the Chamber has been a progressive business organization, working to build quality of life for its citizens, assisting its businesses in the county to grow and prosper, and partnering with the Sumter County Development Authority to bring jobs to the region.
Membership is diverse, with representation from manufacturing, retail, service and corporate businesses ranging in size from sole proprietors to international industry. They share a common notion that commerce will function at its best when business relationships are forged, and resources are utilized to their fullest potential creating a partnership for prosperity. Membership in the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce is an investment in Americus, Andersonville, DeSoto, Leslie, and Plains, Georgia. We invite you to join with our fellow business associates and help support the economic development of Sumter County and take advantage of the many benefits available to you through your membership in the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce.
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce Mission, Vision & Values
Mission: To provide opportunities and support for the growth and prosperity of local business and industry.
Vision: To serve as the catalyst for a vibrant business community.
Values: Integrity, Innovative, Inclusive, Involved
Chamber Staff
Amber Batchelor, Chamber President and CEO
(229) 924-2646
chamber@sumtercountychamber.com
Alexis Main, Chamber Services Coordinator
Destiny Chisolm, Marketing and Events Coordinator
Nathaniel English, Engagement Project Manager
2022 Board of Directors
Board Officers
Jessica Sinclair, MPA
Chair
J.Nicole Sinclair, LLC.
Jimmy Whaley
Past Chair
Whaley Realty of Americus
Kenny Phillips
Vice Chair
The Staffing People
Dr. Crystal Perry
Secretary
University of Georgia Extension Office
Robyn Chesnut
Treasurer
Citizens Bank of Americus
Qaijuan Willis
Vice Treasurer
Downtown Development Authority & Downtown Main Street
Elena Carné
Parliamentarian
T31 Activewear
2022 Division Chairs
Ciera Raven
Business Education Division, Chair
Bernice Bell House
Andrew Gammage Cook
Business Development Division Chair
Gammage Print Shop
Alina Taylor
Business Development Division, Co-Chair
ServPro of Albany & Americus
Jimmy Whaley
Governmental Affairs Division, Chair
Whaley Realty of Americus
Darrell Sabbs Jr.
Governmental Affairs Division, Co-Chair
Barnum Funeral Home
Rene Smith, P.E.
Leadership Division, Chair
Sumter EMC
Andrew Anderson
Leadership Division, Co-Chair
Sumter Chapel
2022 Ex-Officio Board Members
Lee Kinnamon, Mayor
City of Americus, Americus, 31709
Rayetta Volley, Administrator
Sumter County Board of Commissioners
Dr. John Watford, President
South Georgia Technical College
Dr. Neal Weaver, President
Georgia Southwestern State University
We would like to extend a special thank you to our 2020 and 2021, immediate past, Board members and Division chairs for your leadership during a year of global economic challenges.
2021 Board Officers
Brandi Lunneborg
Chair
Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
Jimmy Whaley
Past Chair
Whaley Realty of Americus
Robyn Chesnut
Vice Chair
Citizens Bank of Americus
Jessica Sinclair, MPA
Secretary
J.Nicole Sinclair, LLC.
Paul Farr
Treasurer
South Georgia Technical College
Robyn Chesnut
Vice Treasurer
Citizens Bank of Americus
Kenny Phillips
Parliamentarian
The Staffing People
2021 Division Chairs
Matt Berry
Agriculture Division
Dixie Lix Industries, Inc.
Amanda Pittman
Business Development Division
WALB TV
Jessica Sinclair, MPA
Education Division
J. Nicole Sinclair, LLC
Don Smith
Governmental Affairs Division
South Georgia Technical College (Retired)
Qaijuan Willis
Leadership Division
City of Americus, Downtown Development Authority & Downtown Main Street
2021 Ex-Officio Board Members
Barry Blount, Mayor
City of Americus, Americus, 31709
Janis Jarvis, Co-Administrator
Sumter County Board of Commissioners
Dr. John Watford, President
South Georgia Technical College
Dr. Neal Weaver, President
Georgia Southwestern State University
2020 Board of Directors
Jimmy Whaley
Chair
Whaley Realty, Inc.
Dr. Faith Pinnell
Past Chair
Clinic Drug Store
Brandi Lunneborg
Vice Chair
Phoebe Medical Center
Kim Christmas
Secretary
Concentra / PharmaCentra Solutions
Paul Farr
Treasurer
South Georgia Technical College
Robyn Chestnut
Vice Treasurer
Citizens Bank of Americus
Kenny Phillips
Parliamentarian
The Staffing People
Dr. Neal Weaver, President
Georgia Southwestern State University
Dr. John Watford, President
South Georgia Technical College
Mayor Barry Blount
City of Americus, Americus, 31709
Janis Jarvis, Administrator
Sumter County Board of Commissioners
Division Chairs
Matt Berry
Agriculture Division
Dixie Lix Industries, Inc.
Amanda Pittman
Business Development Division
WALB TV
Kristi Weaver
Education Division
Georgia Southwestern State University
Don Porter
Governmental Affairs Division
Georgia Power Company
Qaijuan Willis
Leadership Division
City of Americus, Main Street
Staff
Amber Batchelor
President
(229) 924-2646
chamber@sumtercountychamber.com
Mailing:
Post Office Box 724
Americus, GA 31709
Physical:
Rees Park Economic Development Center
409 Elm Avenue
Americus, GA 31709
Phone: 229-924-2646
Fax: 229-924-8784
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