Board of Directors

The Haywood County Chamber of Commerce is governed by a twenty member Board of Directors who is a representation of member businesses and major industries in Haywood County. The board develops the strategic plan, approves policies and procedures and provides oversight for the program of work.

The President is responsible for the organization and management of the overall operations of the Chamber and staff.

 

2023-24 Executive Council

Laura Tragesser, First Citizens Bank, Chairwoman of the Board
Bruce Johnson, Champion Janitorial Supply Chair: Finance
Ken Howle, Lake Junaluska, Chair: Governmental Relations
Greg Boothroyd Smoky Mountain News, Chair of Member Development & Services
Jake Robinson, Champion Credit Union
David Francis, Haywood County Government

2023-24 Board of Directors

Jenny Wood, Haywood County Schools Foundation
Richie Sund, Harrah's Cherokee Casino
Billy Case, RE/MAX
Jennifer Bennett, Duke Energy

Not Pictured:

Jonathan Key, The Mountaineer

Travis Hyatt, MB Haynes Corporation

Chris Brown, Haywood Regional Medical Center
Latisha Perkins, Atlantic Bay Mortgage Company
Rich Price, Western Carolina University
Zeta Woody, Mountain Credit Union
Emily McCurry, Edward Jones Investments
Brannen Cunningham, Sparksmith Automotive
Patrick Bradshaw, Civil Design Concepts
Shelley White, Haywood Community College