Our Leadership

Abilene Chamber Board

Driven by the work of our volunteer leadership, meet the men and women investing their time, resources and expertise to support the Chamber, its members and its mission.
Kelly Jay
Kelly Jay
Chairman
Company

Texas Media, Inc. & Cumulus Broadcasting, Inc.

Kelsi Mangrem, Chair-elect, Abilene Chamber, Holland Hearing
Dr. Kelsi Mangrem
Chair-elect
Company

Holland Hearing Center

Doug Peters, President & CEO, Abilene Chamber
Doug Peters
President & CEO
Company

Abilene Chamber of Commerce

Will Dugger, Jacob & Martin, Abilene Chamber
Will Dugger
At-large Executive Committee Member
Company

Jacob & Martin, Ltd.

Michael Hernandez, Abilene Chamber
Michael Hernandez
At-large Executive Committee Member
Company

Ben E. Keith Beverages

Alan Hartmann, Abilene Chamber
Alan Hartmann
AT-LARGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER
Company

Hartmann’s Inc.

Laura Moore, Abilene Chamber, The Grace Musem
Laura Moore
Immediate Past Chair
Company

The Grace Museum

 AFFILIATE AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

  • Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau: Donna Long-Wolfer, About Face Skin Care

  • Abilene Cultural Affairs Council: Pam Tippen, Retired

  • Abilene Regional Growth Alliance: Shaun Martin, Atmos Energy

  • Abilene Young Professionals: Allison Alvarez, Arrow Ford

  • Business Advocacy Council: Mitch Barnett, Barnett & Hill

  • Hispanic Business Council: Ricardo Gutierrez, RGF Insurance Agency

  • Leadership Programs: Adam Lancaster, CCSB – Coleman County State Bank

  • Military Affairs Committee: Greg Blair, AEP Texas

TERM ENDS 2024:

  • Tiffany Gutierrez, Motis Investments, LLC

  • Rachel Lantrip, Texas State Technical College

  • Amanda O’Connor, Cypress Street Station

  • Brandon Osborne, Abilene Youth Sports Authority

  • Rick Waldraff, Goodwill – West Texas

  • Sabrina Williams, Optimum

TERM ENDS 2025:

  • David Bailey, First Financial Bank

  • Matt Beard, Maverick Saw Cutting & Core Drilling

  • Brad Benham, Hendrick Medical Center Foundation

  • Ted Evans, Lone Star Dry Goods

  • Shanna Kevill, Arrow Ford

  • Keith White, DATROO Technologies, LLC

TERM ENDS 2026:

  • Will Dugger, Jacob & Martin, Ltd.

  • Ken Hogan, Abilene Association of Realtors

  • Doug McIntyre, Hardin-Simmons University

  • Mike Perez, Abilene Environmental Landfill, Inc.

  • Kimberly Prater, Gary’s Floral

  • Fran Stone-Beale, A-Town Cleaners

EX-OFFICIO (Non-Voting):

  • Eric Bruntmyer, Hardin-Simmons University

  • Phil Crowley, Taylor County Judge

  • Heather Hicks, Cisco College

  • Robert Hanna, Abilene City Manager

  • Sandra Harper, McMurry University

  • Linda Hinshaw, Abilene State Supported Living Center

  • Stan Lambert, State Representative – District 71

  • Col. Thomas Lankford, 317th Airlift Wing Commander – Dyess AFB

  • Joey Light, Wylie Independent School District

  • Justin Price, Texas State Technical College

  • Delores Moore, Black Chamber of Commerce

  • Mary Ross, Workforce Solutions

  • Phil Schubert, Abilene Christian University

  • David Smith, Small Business Development Center

  • Col. Seth Spanier, 7th Bomb Wing Commander – Dyess AFB

  • Abilene Independent School District

*Denotes officer and the three board members selected by the chairman to make up the executive committee.

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