Member Lead Teams
The Chamber has three distinct committees, and one partnership. The committee teams are Business Education & Sustainability, Commerce Advocacy, and Member Services. Our Health & Wellness Committee integrated into Winchester's Activity Coalition. We encourage every Chamber member to become a part of one of these Teams. It is our desire to help promote vision, share fresh ideas and encourage leadership in order to improve the quality of life for all our citizens.
If you are a chamber member and would like to serve on one of our committees please contact the Chamber office at (859)744-6420. We are glad to help you get involved!
Member Services Team
Our Purpose and Goals
To assist the Chamber of Commerce with membership retention and recruitment through special events planning and the maintenance, creation and implementation of membership programs.
We have a GREAT team of hard workers who bring the fun while planning these large events.
Committee Members
Debbie Hohman, Chair
Cindy Banks
Tammy Moberly
David Wills
Valeria Damron
Mason Guy
Lauren Frazer
Janna Smith
Sherry Hampton
Raymond Smith
What We Do
Our team has the privilege of planning two Chamber events annually: The Annual Chamber Banquet and the Annual Golf Scramble.
Business Education & Sustainability Team
Our Purpose and Goals
To provide meaningful opportunities for Chamber Members' active participation and input.
To assure the prolonged success of member organizations by providing a venue that shares information, exchanges ideas and assists in the promotion of the local economic environment thru member involvement and small business development assistance activities.
To identify, research and resolve issues important to the members and the business community.
Committee Members
Greg Yates, Chair
Rachel Alexander
Robert Blanton
Ed Burtner
Mason Guy
Erika Jackson
Janna Smith
Candice Tackett
Billy Dion Mullins
Coos Ockers
John Rompf
Tim Smith
Rolando Thacker
Danny Neely
Kevin Vincent
Bruce Manley
Bruce Quire
Benjamin Joynt
Cindy Banks
What We Do
- Develop training as a result of member input
- Facilitate educational resources
- Establish forums for open discussion
- Implement programs that will support long-term member success and effectiveness
- Partner with organizations who support and promote similar visions
Commerce Advocacy Team
Purpose Statement
The purpose of the Chamber Community Advocacy Team (CAT) is to carry out an advocacy program on behalf of the Chamber membership and business community within the governmental and political arenas by fostering effective working relationships. We are dedicated to identifying critical issues and providing a voice for members at the local, state and federal levels. Our group of volunteers meet monthly and monitor relative legislative, regulatory and municipal issues regarding public policy and community issues impacting Winchester and Clark County.
Advocacy is top priority and through our strong relationships with elected officials, we advocate for the right of local businesses and take positions on proposed ordinances, rulings and legislation. We work in close collaboration with members to ensure their needs are heard and generate meaningful support on their behalf. We may also propose a more acute response by advancing recommendations to the Chamber's Board of Directors for further action.
Committee Members
Juliann Jones Irwin, Chair
Alyshia Martin
Chris Pace
Cindy Banks
Derek Hood
Ed Burtner
Gardner Wagers
Greg Wood
Joe Barnes
JoEllen Reed
Josh Wood
Kitty Strode
Michael Hooper
Nick Comer
Ramsey Flynn
Robert Blanton
Roger Croucher
Scott Hisle
What We Do
- Create useful and meaningful forums for discussion
- Pursue dialogue with local, regional and state legislators
- Provide direct advocacy for business and industry
- Support critical partners such as higher education and K-12 education
Health and Wellness Team
The Winchester Clark County Chamber of Commerce Health and Wellness Team discontinued meeting after finding an established community committee. The Clark County Activity Coalition is an active and effective group. The Chamber and its members work closely with the Activity Coalition for all purposes that would be covered by the Health and Wellness Team.
Below is information about the Clark County Activity Coalition.
Our Purpose
The Clark County Activity Coalition's mission is to encourage physical activity in Clark County which leads to healthier lives.
The Coalition is a team of people representing government agencies, non-profits and private companies. They come together monthly for the solid mission of encouraging physical activity in Clark Co which leads to healthier lives. The Coalition has been meeting for over ten years.
The group shares ideas related to physical activity and brainstorms about matters of activity and health. The group also works to address improvements in community walkability and bike-ability. Some of our successes include: the Winchester Traveling Trail, a mowed trail on a prime piece of real estate estimated to have more than 2,500 walkers/runners per month and the Clark County Wellness Challenge, a yearly, community wide program promoting physical activity and wellness that has grown to over 500 participants.
Committee Members
Sarah Alexander – Co-Chair
Maggie Tincher – Co-Chair
April Stanfield
Jennifer Gulley
Deborah Jackson
Brynnan Jacobs
Latonia Belle
Stephen Berry
Michelle Blackburn
Blossom Blanton
Jennifer Hall
Beth Willett Jones
Jeff Lewis
Our Purpose
The mission of the Winchester Young Professionals group is to attract, retain and connect, young talent in our community and provide them with an opportunity for meaningful personal and professional growth.
Who/what is a Young Professional?
Anyone that works or lives in Winchester, Clark County & is interested in networking with other young individuals. The targeted age range is from 20ish-40ish; however, a lot of people in their 40's are just starting over in a new job or maybe taking the plunge to start up their own business, so if you feel you can benefit from the programming, you are welcome!
Committee Members
Lauren Frazer
Alyshia Martin
Josh Wood
Maggie Young
Kyle Finley
Hannah Toole
What we do
Join the Winchester Young Professionals for quarterly events intended to educate on local resources and issues and highlight successful people, businesses and organizations in the community. These events are also intended provide the space for you create a network among Winchester's numerous industries.