Chamber Of Commerce Of West Alabama Announces 2025 Ambassadors

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama on Thursday named 39 business professionals to serve as ambassadors for 2025.

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Distinguished by their red blazers, Chamber Ambassadors volunteer their time to work as a link between new and existing members, serving as informal mentors and representing the Chamber at events.

The 2025 Ambassador Leadership Team is chaired by Markedia Wells-Binion of Stillman College.

Here's a look at the 2025 Ambassador Leadership Team:

• Vice Chair: Megan York, Alabama Public Radio
• Ambassador Coach: Whitni Molden, American Heart Association
• Events and Marketing Chair: Carrie Peck, Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa – University
• Ribbon Cutting Chair: Heather McCarley, AC Hotel Tuscaloosa
• Corporate Chaplain Co-Chairs: Daniel Barnett, RTR Pro Entertainment; Romel Gibson, Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa
• Business After Hours Chair: Rina Hughes, C&C Logistics
• Attendance Chair: Paula Lopez, City of Tuscaloosa
• Mentor Advisors: Tera Batayneh, RiverFall Credit Union; Courtney Hudson, Alabama ONE; Jonna Martin, Alabama Credit Union

New Ambassadors joining the program:

• Tamecisha Abrams, Rausch Homes
• Patricia Blondheim, Northport Living Magazine
• LeAndra Boyd, Englewood Elementary
• Jaime Bratcher, Keller Williams — Tuscaloosa
• Sam Carpenter, Ward Scott Morris Architecture
• Chelsey Henthorn, Bryant Bank
• Berkley Horton, Harwood Real Estate
• Tasha McFarley, Veterans Affairs
• Neena Palmer, North River Living
• William Reese, Lamar Advertising
• Emily Safron, City of Tuscaloosa
• Kent Schafer, AL Deaf/Blind
• Clarissa Strickland, Alabama ONE
• Loren Thomley, Keller Williams
• Marvin Turner, Choice Salon Suites
• Keyani Washington, CHAT Skin + Hair Co.
• Whitney Wells, American Red Cross.

Returning Ambassadors:

• Chelsea Barton-Kelly, Visit Tuscaloosa
• Abigail Brewer, Abi Brewer Fine Art
• Kayla Clark, West Alabama Regional Commission
• Jaemian Hill, Alabama Credit Union
• Jayla Huff Cole, Tuscaloosa County DA’s Office
• Anisa Hunter, Bryant Bank
• Stormi Porter, The Charm District
• Victoria Salazar, Morgan Stanley
• Kenneth Washington, Courtyard Marriott Northport
• Ashley R. Wheat, Alabama Blues Project.

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