Any Chamber member is eligible to serve on a committee. Committee chairmanships are limited to board members. Subcommittee chairmanships are open to general membership with the approval of the board. To inquire about serving on a committee, contact the chairperson at the numbers listed below.

Membership

Oversees all issues, concerns and initiatives related to Chamber membership. Through the Chamber Ambassadors, acts as a liaison between the Chamber office and members. Events subcommittee helps plan, organize and execute Chamber breakfasts, dinners and other activities.

Chairperson: Darren Whitesides, (270) 827-2206     

Subcommittee chairs:

Ambassadors - Donna Warren
Events - Darren Whitesides  


Existing Business  & Industry

Works to aid members who own businesses or prospective members who are starting or expanding businesses.  Subcommittees include Taking Care of Business (focused on entrepreneurship), Agriculture, Environment, Education, Industrial Relations and Disability Advocacy.  

Chairperson: Lin Shannon, (812) 425-3592  

Subcommittee chairs:

Agriculture - Tony Krampe
Taking Care of Business - David McGan
Environment - Lin Shannon
Education - Brent Bridges

Industrial Relations - Jim Butkus
Disability Advocacy - John Mathias

Public Policy

Evaluates, and sometimes develops positions on, political, regulatory and governmental issues, especially those that impact the local business community. 

Chairperson: Curt Hamilton, (270) 844-8200

Finance

Oversees financial operations of the chamber.

Chairperson: Rick Tappan, (270) 827-3566