CHAMBER LEADERSHIP
CHAMBER STAFF
2020 OFFICERS
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DIVISION CHAIRS
EX-OFFICIO DIRECTORS
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BOARD MEMBERS
Terms Expiring 12/31/2021
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CHAMBER COMMITTEES
CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Objective: Govern and set policy for the Chamber, make decisions representing the membership, and provide direction, support, and necessary resources to carry out the Chamber’s business plan. Membership: Elected by the membership and by appointment Meeting Date: 4th Tuesday – 11:00 a.m., Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room Chair: Garrett Bowers, Bowers Trucking & Logistics EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Objective: Act for the Board of Directors between meetings of the Board, oversee the Chamber’s business plan implementation and employ and provide direction to the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber. Membership: Officers and C.E.O. of the Chamber Meeting Date: 3rd Wednesday – 11:30 a.m., Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room Chair: Garrett Bowers, Bowers Trucking & Logistics FINANCE COMMITTEE
Objective: Ensure that the Chamber of Commerce remains fiscally sound and that all monies are handled in a prudent manner. Membership: By appointment Meeting Date: 3rd Wednesday – 11:00 a.m., Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room Chair: Adam Leaming, University Center AMBASSADORS
Objective: Recruit new members, retain existing members and serve as the official goodwill diplomats for the Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce. Membership: Open to any Chamber member Goals:
Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday – 8:00 a.m., Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room Chair: April Bookout, Osage Casino Vice Chair: Angela Spicer, Alliance Oklahoma Home Health PONCA POLITICS COMMITTEE
Objective: Promote responsible legislation and government which creates an environment for economic development and enhances quality of life for our city and region at all levels of government. Membership: Open to any Chamber member Goals:
Meeting Date: 4th Friday – 11 a.m. City Hall in the McFadden Room. Committee does not meet in December. Chair: Wayne Mitchell, Individual Member Vice Chair: Dawn Brakey, Pioneer Technology Center |
PONCA YOUNG EMPLOYEES
Objective: The Ponca Young Employees group is in place to retain the young workforce of Ponca City within the age range of 21-40 by facilitating engagement in our community. The group is steered by a planning committee open to those in our specific age range, however the group activities are open to all others. Membership: Open to any Chamber member, age range of 21-40. Goals:
Meeting Date: Third Wednesday – 5:30 p.m. Rotating meeting locations. Chair: Berry Harrison, Bowers Trucking & Logistics The other events beside Tap into PYE are marketed through our Facebook page community development
Objective: Encourage and actively support the development of a comprehensive commercial and public infrastructure system (streets, highways, air and rail service, etc.) that promotes growth, educates our community and enhances the quality of life in our region. Membership: Open to any Chamber member Goals:
Meeting Date: 3rd Thursday – 10:00 a.m., Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room Chair: Brad Fox, Evans and Assoc. Vice Chair: John Kuhlman, ABT Solutions business council
Objective: Support and enhance Ponca City’s business community in the areas of business development, education, communication and networking opportunities through specific programs and activities directed to the needs of business. Membership: Open to any Chamber member Goals:
Meeting Date: 1st Tuesday – 8:00 a.m., Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room Chair: Kelly Cross, Rick Scott Construction Vice Chair: Ben Evans, Pioneer Technology Center education and workforce
Objective: Support all local education systems, organizations and agencies. Provide an open format that allows for educational and workforce issues to be presented. Membership: Open to any Chamber member Goals:
Meeting Date: 1st Thursday – 4:00 p.m., various school sites during the school year. Committee does not meet in January, June or July. Chair: Natalie Prather, Community National Bank & Trust Vice Chair: Samantha Day, Rick Scott Construction tourism bureau
Objective: Promote Ponca City attractions and events. Membership: By appointment Goals:
Meeting date: 4th Thursday – 9:00 a.m., Chamber Office Patt Hughes Board Room Chair: Ryan McIntosh, Kyler Construction |