Who We Are
The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce is Sumner County’s largest Chamber, representing the interests of its 800+ member businesses and 8,730 member employees throughout the area. The Chamber's talented, professional staff works with hundreds of engaged member companies, volunteers and partners in an effort to create and sustain a dynamic Hendersonville. In addition to helping advance member businesses, the Hendersonville Chamber works in partnership with other chambers in the Nashville region in pursuit of success in today’s global economy.
Mission Statement
To be the premier organization for the connection, advocacy, promotion and support of business in the Hendersonville Area.
Vision Statement
The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce sets the standard for excellence in membership services, community alliances and business growth and development within the Hendersonville area. We connect business with customers, suppliers and important community issues, advocate for our broad and diverse members to create a climate of growth, promote business through a variety of marketing activities to the community and member to member, and support members through education, recognition and business assistance.
Executive Committee
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Board Chair  : Steve Botts, Heritage Financial Group,LLC
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Immediate Past Chair:
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 Legal Counsel: Mary Smith Constangy,Brooks, Smith & Prophete,LLC
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Ch air Elect: Marty Cook, Bone, McAllester,Norton,PLLC-Cook
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 Vice-Chair: Greg Wilson, Actors Point Theatre Company |
 Vice Chair/Board: Dr Dauer Union University Hendersonville
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 Vice Chair: Barry Harwick, Centennial Retail Services
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 Vice Chair/Board: Laura Degelau Comcast Spotlight
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 Treasurer: Kathryn Gupton
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 President/CEO: Kathleen Hawkins |
Board of Directors 2018-2019
- Steve Botts - Board Chair Heritage Financial Group, LLC
- Deb Wendorf - Board Member On Demand Solutions
- Andy Arbuckle Board Member First Bank
- Angela Campbell Board Member Southeastern Building Corp
- John Ferguson Board Member Luxury Warehouse
- Scott Foster Board Member Foster Engineering
- Frank Freels Board Member Volunteer State Bank - Portland
- Amy Raines Board Member Park Place Retirement Community
- Chip Pitzer Board Member C. David Pitzer, CPA P.C.
- Nicholas Howald Board Member TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center
- Jeff Burns Board Member Aladdin Temp-Rite
- Lynn Bowles Board Member Hendersonville Lifestyle Publication
- Wendy Navarro Board Member Navarro Creative Group
- Daniel McMullen Board Member LaQuinta Inn & Suites
- Marty Cook Chair Elect Bone McAllester Norton, PLLC - Cook
- Dr Del Phillips ex-officio Sumner County Board of Education
- Mayor Jamie Clary ex-officio City of Hendersonville
- Jimmy Johnston ex-officio Forward Sumner
- Rob Thompson Immediate Past Chair Riptide Shaved Ice
- Mary Smith Legal Counsel Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP
- Kathryn Gupton Treasurer Kathryn Gupton, CPA
- Barry Hardwick Vice Chair Centennial Retail Services
- Greg Wilson Vice Chair Actor's Point Theatre Company
- Dr. Renee Dauer Vice Chair/Board Union University Hendersonville
- Laura Degelau Vice Chair/Board Comcast Spotlight
- Abbie Rice ex-officio 9 Round
- Kathleen Hawkins President/CEO Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Staff
Melissa Baker,
Membership Service Representative
Gennie Campbell,
Accounting and Operation Manager
Kathleen Hawkins,
President/CEO
Stephanie Moynihan
Customer Service Representative
Kendell Sinks
Director of Events