Ambassadors Make Things Happen for the Hoover Chamber

Some people want it to happen,
some wish it to happen,
others make it happen.
- Anonymous
Member involvement is an important asset to any organization, but the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce thrives on it. The activities planned by the Chamber's staff simply couldn't happen without the cooperation of many volunteers.

Among the volunteer groups assisting with Chamber activities are the Board of Directors, the Economic Development Committee, the SEC Baseball Committee, two golf tournament committees (one to assist with the Regions Charity Classic event and the other to carry out the Chamber's own tournament) and the Lila Parks Scholarship Committee.

But probably the most visible group of volunteers within the Hoover Chamber is our Ambassadors. These individuals represent the Chamber at a variety of functions, including ribbon cuttings, monthly Coffee & Contacts events, and Business After Hours events. Ambassadors also meet and greet the members, newcomers and guests who attend the monthly Chamber of Commerce luncheons.

In return, Chamber Ambassadors experience above-average networking opportunities, maximize their business and social potential and establish their presence in the business and civic realms of Hoover. They also enjoy the added benefits that hands-on involvement brings such as a sense of personal accomplishment and a feeling of ownership in the organization.
The only requirements for becoming a Chamber Ambassador are membership in the Chamber and a desire to help make things happen. If you are interested in becoming a Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, contact Bill Powell at (205) 988-5672 or bill@hooverchamber.org.

Gloria Anderson Donworthis vice president – retail banking for Red Mountain Bank. Donworth oversees the Inverness Banking Center and coordinates the bank’s sales effort. Prior to coming to Red Mountain Bank, Donworth served as vice president and banking center manager for Georgian Bank in Atlanta, Ga. The State College, Pa. native is quite active in the Birmingham area. She is a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Advisory Board and 2007 Leadership Class, a member of the Hoover High and Spain Park High School advisory boards, and the Shelby County School of Finance and Technology advisory board. She also serves as an ambassador for the Hoover Chamber and the South Shelby Chamber, on the Birmingham Chamber’s Executive Women’s Roundtable and the Membership Committee for National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). Susan Bell has been in real estate since 1977, both in commercial and retail property management, and currently in residential sales. Susan is very capable of assisting with purchasing or selling your home, and works mostly by referral. She concentrates her work in Hoover, Helena, McCalla, Alabaster, Vestavia, Homewood and Irondale; however, also works in many other areas. If you need an agent in another city, she can refer you. Susan has been a member of the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce since 1993, serving as one of the original Ambassadors. For an honest, hard working and fun agent, call Susan at 586-4255 – RE/MAX Over The Mountain. susan@susanjbell.com Dr. Jerry Nesseler, My Chiropractor drjerry@ my-chiropractor.net Dr. Jerry Nesseler has been one of the most active of all Chamber Ambassadors since joining the Hoover Chamber in 2000. Dr. Jerry, as he is well known, is a living example of how Chamber involvement can help anyone grow their business. Dr. Jerry Nesseler practices in Hoover, Alabama and has treated hundreds of patients with injuries to the muscles, ligaments, tendons and bones as well as the nerves of the spine and extremities. He does work with sports, work-, and auto-related accidents as well. He has been trained to identify the cause of problems and works closely with medical doctors in the area. Dr. Nesseler combines chiropractic, physical therapy, nutrition and acupuncture, and together offers healthy options to give his patients the freedom they need while staying in control of their own health care. Doug Smith has lived in the Hoover area since 1977. He and Joan, his wife since 1971, have three children and one grandchild. Doug has been active in church activities including Sunday school teacher, Deacon, and ordained Elder. Given half a chance, Doug loves to fish and enjoy water activities with his family and friends. He has been in the personal investment profession since 1984. Over the years, h has worked for local banks and brokerage firms. As president of D. Smith & Company, LLC, he specializes in creating the cash flow for retirement and helping people get their financial houses in order. “I enjoy helping people wanting to put together a financial game plan for retirement and I love to see their reaction when the plan comes together. That is very satisfying,” says Doug. dsmith@1dbdirect.com Joan Smith works with her husban Doug at D. Smith & Company, LLC in an administrative support position. She and Doug have been married since 1971, and have three children and one grandchild. Joan has been active in church activities, including Sunday school teacher and Church Organist. She enjoys quilting and other needlework projects. dsmith@1dbdirect.com

Shannon Tyndall is Executive Director of Corporate Office Centers, located at One Chase Corporate Center, Suite 400 in Hoover, offering corporate office Suites and services. She can be reached at 403-8800 styndall@corpoff.com www.corporateofficecenters.com Jimmy Moore is a Full-service Insurance Agent, with a complete line of personal and property-and-casualty insurance. He can help you set up your 401K and other financial services as well as business insurance planning. He has been providing many chamber members with services such as mortgage protection and funding buy/sell agreements for business partners. jimmy@resourcegroupcompanies.co Kevin Roberts, DeltaCom Kevin Roberts is a top-producing account representative for ITC^DeltaCom, one of the major Platinum Sponsors of the Hoover Chamber. He works with Chamber members and other businesses in the area to provide telecommunications services. Kevin is originally from Macon, Georgia, but has been in the Birmingham-Hoover area for several years. Kevin has been a Chamber ambassador since 1999, and has earned Ambassador-of-the-Quarter awards several times. He also served as the Chamber's Hole Captain over volunteer marshals in 2001, the first year the Chamber was heavily involved with the Bruno's Memorial Classic Legends Golf Tournament. He can be reached at 380-3011, email at kevin.roberts @deltacom.com, with a company website of www.deltacom.com Kelly Peoples is the Campaign Manager for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Kelly works on the Light The Night Walk, which is The Society's annual evening 2-mile walk to celebrate and commemorate lives touched by cancer. She graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Public Relations. Kelly may be reached at (205) 989-0098 Ext. 307, emailed at Kelly.peoples@lls.org or by visiting the website: www.lls.org Shad Molck is Senior Business Productivity Advisor for Blue Ocean Technologies, a provider of IP PBX phone systems, hosted IP Telephony, and data network management. Shad joined Blue Ocean Technologies in early 2007 because he believes that voice and data solutions will rapidly change in the next 1-3 years. Shad prefers to be on the cutting edge, leading the pack rather than following it. Shad is a devoted husband and father to his beautiful wife Jenn and their 4 children. If you have a technology need for your business Shad can be reached at (205) 776-6906, emailed at shad@blueotech.net or visit www.blueotech.net for more information. Steven Brom Brom Law Firm

James Darville is a native of Atlanta, GA but has been in Birmingham since 1999. He is married with one son. James enjoys meeting new people, sports, car audio/video, dogs, kids and spending time with his family. James believes entrepreneurship is the backbone of this nation and currently owns 2 businesses. The first, Total Office Solutions, specializes in taking the burden of technology off the business owner so they can concentrate onrunning their own business most efficiently. James and his associates customize everything to the individual business owner. His future plans include opening a couple of other businesses and having more children. He can be reached at Darville International, at 205.396.9606 or contacted via email at james@totalofficesolutions.us or through his website at www.totalofficesolutions.us Kim Osburn is the owner and president of Dedicated Personnel, Inc., which is an independently owned and operated professional staffing service located at 3133 Lorna Road, in Hoover. Dedicated Personnel is a full service staffing agency that can meet all your staffing needs. She can be reached at 822-1502. Kim has a track record of effectively resolving operational, sales, and service problems. She has developed a unique approach to identifying and placing highly qualified candidates. She is recognized within the industry as an over achiever in the area of customer service. She has exceptional leadership, customer relationship, and interpersonal skills. Kim has over fifteen years of direct experience in consulting sales, and the staffing industry. She is an Ambassador for the Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce, on the Board of Directors for the Alabama Staffing Association, and is a Certified Staffing Professional through the American Staffing Association. Kim is dedicated to providing quality, service, trust, and professionalism. “The Difference is our Dedication”  kimo@dedicatedpersonnel.com www.dedicatedpersonnel.com Dan Ellis is licensed Mortgage Broker and is currently President of ABSOLUTE Mortgage, LLC, located here in Birmingham. He has over 10 years experience in the industry, and he holds a Bachelors Degree in Business from Georgia Southern University. Call Dan today if he can be of service to you, your family, or your friends. Any chamber member, or referral thereof, will receive their appraisal for free (up to $350) upon closing their loan through ABSOLUTE Mortgage, LLC. Call Dan Ellis today at (205) 942-7444, or email him at dan@absolute-mtg.com. Rhonda Pyatt Rhonda Pyatt Photography rhondapyatt@ charter.net

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