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Who We Are

Welcome to the East Alabama Chamber of Commerce—where business meets community, and relationships turn into collaborations!

About

We’re proud to serve the communities in East Alabama and beyond. Our mission? To build strong relationships in our community that support and grow regional business. That means supporting local businesses, creating opportunities, and making East Alabama an even better place to live, work, and thrive.

Think of us as your business’s biggest cheerleader. Whether you’re a brand-new startup, a family-owned favorite, or a well-established company, we’re here to help you grow. From networking events and educational programs to ribbon cuttings and community celebrations, we bring people together to make things happen.

At the heart of it all, we believe in relationships. We believe in lifting each other up, celebrating big wins (and small ones, too), and building a region where business and community go hand in hand.

So come on in, get involved, and let’s grow East Alabama—together!

Public Policy

Advocacy is a vital part of the East Alabama Chamber’s mission. We work to stay informed, engaged, and connected on local, state, and national issues that may impact our business community.

Through our advocacy efforts, we serve as a voice for our members, helping ensure that the needs and concerns of East Alabama businesses are heard clearly and consistently by elected officials and community leaders.

The East Alabama Chamber proudly collaborates with the Opelika Chamber and Auburn Chamber on public policy initiatives and regional advocacy efforts that strengthen our business climate and support economic growth across East Alabama.

While we are not lobbyists, we believe it is essential to represent the collective interests of our business community. Our Public Policy efforts focus on building relationships with elected officials, monitoring issues that affect business and industry, and creating opportunities for members to engage in meaningful conversations about the future of our region.

The East Alabama Chamber is committed to keeping the best interests of our businesses at the forefront.

East Alabama Chamber Foundation

The East Alabama Chamber Foundation is the driving force behind the Chamber’s mission to develop leaders and strengthen the communities we call home. As the Chamber’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the Foundation creates impact through leadership programs, scholarships, and community-focused initiatives that help East Alabama thrive.

Melissa Gauntt

Melissa Gauntt

President/CEO

Denise Dubois

Denise DuBois Phelan

Membership & Marketing

Board of Directors

Scott Phillips

Mr. Scott Phillips

Chair
Vectorply

Will Thompson

Mr. Will Thompson

Immediate Past Chair
Synovus

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Mr. Scott Holmes

Vice Chair
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture

Paula Thompson

Mrs. Paula Thompson

Secretary
Russell County Schools

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Mr. Jermaine Phillips

Treasurer
CPRbyPHIL

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Mr. Dave Arwood

Board Member
PMB Broadcasting

David Dunn

Mr. David Dunn

Board Member
Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Dan Woodward

Mr. Dan Woodward

Board Member
TWC Services

Jason Graham

Mr. Jason Graham

Board Member
State Farm

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Mrs. Angela Gallops

Board Member
Alternative Marketing

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Mr. Steven Gouine

Board Member
Buffalo Rock Pepsi

Mike Goff

Mr. Mike Goff

Board Member
Spire

Barry Oswalt

Mr. Barry Oswalt

Board Member
Coyote Benefits

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Mr. Ty Webb

Board Member
W.C. Bradley Co.

Dionne Rosser-Mims

Mrs. Dionne Rosser-Mims

Board Member
Troy University

Ron Jones

Mr. Ron Jones

Board Member
Platinum Properties

Ambassadors

Ariel Jones

Brenda Dockery

Caroline Pippins

Jermain Phillips

Dan Woodward

Kay Oswalt

Teresa Jordan

Tuesday Johnson

Tom Scott

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