2018 Chamber of Commerce officers
Trey Hale
Board President
An agent with Farm Bureau Insurance, Trey Hale is a native of the Blytheville area, where he has long been active in the Lions Club, the First United Methodist Church and the Armorel Booster Club. Trey is the father of two teenages, giving him keen insight into the need for a strong and nurturing community. "Chamber work is rewarding because at every turn, you are working with people who have one singular interest: They wish to invest in their own city; they understand that we are responsible and accountable for the community we build. I am a strong believer in positive action and in pulling the community together at every opportunity."
Board President
An agent with Farm Bureau Insurance, Trey Hale is a native of the Blytheville area, where he has long been active in the Lions Club, the First United Methodist Church and the Armorel Booster Club. Trey is the father of two teenages, giving him keen insight into the need for a strong and nurturing community. "Chamber work is rewarding because at every turn, you are working with people who have one singular interest: They wish to invest in their own city; they understand that we are responsible and accountable for the community we build. I am a strong believer in positive action and in pulling the community together at every opportunity."
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Courtney Fisher
President-elect Courtney Fisher has spent most of her life in the Blytheville area, where she is strongly invested in both work and family. With a well-established career at Arkansas Northeastern College, Courtney is also active in multiple organizations. She is a master event planner, well suited for Chamber work. " We have a great Chamber in Blytheville and we work to provide varied opportunities for people to network and enjoy the experience." |
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Randy Lemmons
Past President A senior vice president at Farmers Bank & Trust, Randy Lemmons has been a bold leader for the Chamber of Commerce. Under his leadership, he lead the Chamber to one of its best years yet, initiating a community campaign to support law enforcement, partnering with another community organization to establish Blytheville Crime Stoppers and setting a fundraising record with events. Randy believes in a healthy mix of fun and hard work--a strategy that pays off for the Chamber. As he notes, "We must all step up in this great community. Harnessing our passion for Blytheville is the key to making it all it can be." |
Billy Curl
Vice President
Billy Curl, owner of Cobb Funeral Home, as well as several other funeral homes in the tri-state area, brings strong leadership experience to the Chamber. Active in the Blytheville Rotary Club and the First United Methodist Church, he is a retired helicopter pilot who spent twenty-two years in the U.S. Army and National Guard. Decorated for service with valor in Iraq, he is a recipient of the highest of Mississippi military honors, the Mississippi Magnolia Cross.
“This is my community, where I am raising a family and investing in business. I see no other entity that has a better opportunity to mold Blytheville than this Chamber of Commerce. It is influential, smart and determined and I am proud to take a key role in that effort."
Vice President
Billy Curl, owner of Cobb Funeral Home, as well as several other funeral homes in the tri-state area, brings strong leadership experience to the Chamber. Active in the Blytheville Rotary Club and the First United Methodist Church, he is a retired helicopter pilot who spent twenty-two years in the U.S. Army and National Guard. Decorated for service with valor in Iraq, he is a recipient of the highest of Mississippi military honors, the Mississippi Magnolia Cross.
“This is my community, where I am raising a family and investing in business. I see no other entity that has a better opportunity to mold Blytheville than this Chamber of Commerce. It is influential, smart and determined and I am proud to take a key role in that effort."
Jennifer Johnson
Treasurer
Serving her second term as treasurer of the Chamber is Jennifer Johnson, a born-and-raised Blythevillian. Jennifer heads up finance for the Blytheville School District, and has served the Chamber as chair of varied events; notably, she is key to the Blytheville Leadership Institute program, which will this year mark its thirtieth year as a Chamber activity. " I became involved with the Chamber when I was a participant in BLI," Jennifer says. " I am proud of the work we do throughout the community, not only to help businesses thrive, but also to build a better quality living environment for everyone in Blytheville."
Treasurer
Serving her second term as treasurer of the Chamber is Jennifer Johnson, a born-and-raised Blythevillian. Jennifer heads up finance for the Blytheville School District, and has served the Chamber as chair of varied events; notably, she is key to the Blytheville Leadership Institute program, which will this year mark its thirtieth year as a Chamber activity. " I became involved with the Chamber when I was a participant in BLI," Jennifer says. " I am proud of the work we do throughout the community, not only to help businesses thrive, but also to build a better quality living environment for everyone in Blytheville."
2018 board of directors
JUSTIN BELL - Farmers Bank & Trust
DREW BEVILL - Drew Bevill Lawn Care
CASEY DEFORD - Blytheville Public Schools
PHIL DEVER - Dever Industrial Maintenance
BRAD HARRISON - Mississippi County Electric Coop
RANDY HENDERSON - Nucor Steel
SETH HOLIFIELD - State Farm Insurance
GEORGE HUBBARD - Hubbard & Hoke Furniture
MICHAEL JACQUES - Primetals
PEGGY LEMONS - Temps Plus Staffing
RHETT MORPHIS - Nucor-Yamato Steel
DANNY PANKEY - Ruddle Road Church of God
MATT PERRIN - KIPP Delta Public Schools
JOHN CHARLES ROSE - Rose Pharmacy
JENA WELD - NEA Federal Credit Union
LARAY WHITE - Southern Bancorp
DREW BEVILL - Drew Bevill Lawn Care
CASEY DEFORD - Blytheville Public Schools
PHIL DEVER - Dever Industrial Maintenance
BRAD HARRISON - Mississippi County Electric Coop
RANDY HENDERSON - Nucor Steel
SETH HOLIFIELD - State Farm Insurance
GEORGE HUBBARD - Hubbard & Hoke Furniture
MICHAEL JACQUES - Primetals
PEGGY LEMONS - Temps Plus Staffing
RHETT MORPHIS - Nucor-Yamato Steel
DANNY PANKEY - Ruddle Road Church of God
MATT PERRIN - KIPP Delta Public Schools
JOHN CHARLES ROSE - Rose Pharmacy
JENA WELD - NEA Federal Credit Union
LARAY WHITE - Southern Bancorp
