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Lubbock Chamber of Commerce
2008 Leadership | Mission Statement | Chamber Divisions
Staff | Past Chairmen
2008 Leadership
Executive Committee
Mission Statement
To strengthen, promote and serve our member businesses.
Board of Directors
Martin Aguirre
WorkForce South Plains Board Administration
Cathy Allen
Covenant Health System
David Allison
UMC Health System
Steve Beasley
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Rick Boyd
First United Bank
Matt Bumstead
United Supermarkets, Ltd.
Darrin Camp
Taco Bell/JPM, Inc.
Linda Gaither
WestMark REALTORS – Gaither/Ratcliff
Wayne Havens
Lubbock Independent School District
Sandye Henry
Science Spectrum
Ken Jones
Lubbock Christian University
Kyle Jones
Mountain Hideaway Outdoor Outfitters
Marc McDougal
McDougal Companies
Velma Medina
Coldwell Banker Rick Canup
Carlos Morales
Caprock Home Health Services, Inc.
Brad Moran
Ramar Communications, Inc.
Brandon Mulkey
Chick-fil-A at South Plains Crossing
Cory Newsom
City Bank
Joe Phea
African American
Chamber of Commerce – Lubbock
Phil Price
The Price Group
Rudy Rosales
Montelongo’s Mexican Restaurant
Shirley Schleuse
Lamar Outdoor Advertising
David Seim
PlainsCapital Bank
Kelvin Sharp
South Plains College
Michael Shonrock
TTU Student Affairs
Mark Stiff
Bates-Wells, Inc.
Noe Valles
Glasheen, Valles & Dehoyos, LLP
Steve Verett
Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.
Gary Zheng
Lubbock Power & Light
Chamber Divisions
Business Development
Address issues impacting the agri-business and small business community. Create a community entrepreneurial atmosphere that fosters communication of ideas, networking, educational opportunities, and assistance programs including management expertise, technical assistance and business guidance. Recognize outstanding small business/business people that exemplify high standards and are worthy of emulation. Work with members to continue to develop and implement activities and programs that add value to Chamber membership, broadening the financial base and support of its activities, which leads to growth and development for the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce.
Communications
Inform, communicate and market Chamber events and issues facing the business community first to Chamber members, then media and prospective members. Handle all publications, press and media activities, Web sites and sustaining functions of the Lubbock, the Giant Side of Texas campaign.
Legislative Affairs
Represent Lubbock area businesses in government activities at all levels and serve as the pro-business advocate in local, state and national arenas. Help shape Lubbock and the surrounding area’s transportation infrastructure now and in the future.
Leadership
Serve as a catalyst to identify and coordinate business, education and community resources to enhance the quality of education and leadership in Lubbock and the general knowledge of our community.
Membership
Bring in new Chamber memberships on a continuous basis and work to retain at least 88 percent of existing membership. Create interest and awareness in the Chamber and continue to develop new memberships to enhance the growth of the Chamber. Coordinate with Chamber staff to ensure focus of membership sales program is integrated into daily functions of Chamber operations.
Hispanic Business
Provide Hispanic businesses with the resources, tools and networking opportunities to enhance and grow their business. Cultivate an inviting atmosphere for minority businesses within the Lubbock business community. Recognize outstanding small minority businesses that exemplify high standards. Identify and mentor Hispanic business leaders. Provide access to capital through programs with partnering organizations. Offer customized training to meet the needs of small Hispanic business owners.
Staff
| Eddie McBride, President |
(806) 761-7007 |
| eddie.mcbride@lubbockbiz.org |
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| Sheri Nugent, Vice President – Administration |
(806) 761-7004 |
| sheri.nugent@lubbockbiz.org |
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| Mary Jane Buerkle, Vice President – Business Development |
| maryjane.buerkle@lubbockbiz.org |
(806) 761-7008 |
| Norma Ritz Johnson, Vice President – Legislative Affairs |
| norma.johnson@lubbockbiz.org |
(806) 761-7006 |
| Phyllis Jones, Vice President – Leadership |
(806) 761-7003 |
| phyllis.jones@lubbockbiz.org |
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| Jorge Quirino, Vice President – Hispanic Business Division |
| jorge.quirino@lubbockbiz.org |
(806) 761-7005 |
| Shelby Shaw, Communications Director |
(806) 761-7009 |
| shelby.shaw@lubbockbiz.org |
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| Colleen Evans, Membership Director |
(806) 761-7001 |
| colleen.evans@lubbockbiz.org |
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| Sandye Hartway, Administrative Assistant |
(806) 761-7000 |
| sandye.hartway@lubbockbiz.org |
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| Gail Davis, Customer Service Representative |
(806) 761-7000 |
| gail.davis@lubbockbiz.org |
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| Amy Marquez, Data Entry Clerk |
(806) 761-7000 |
| amy.marquez@lubbockbiz.org |
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Past Chairmen
| John Halsey |
1960 |
| Mark Hailey |
1961 |
| J.T. Talkington |
1962-63 |
| D.M. Wiggins |
1963-64 |
| George Wilson |
1964-65 |
| George McClesky |
1965-66 |
| Lennis Baker |
1966-67 |
| O. Brandon Hull |
1967-68 |
| John R. Bradford |
1968-69 |
| Wayne Finnell |
1969-70 |
| John Whitcomb |
1970-71 |
| Fred Timberlake |
1971-72 |
| A.C. Verner |
1972-73 |
| Bob Brummal |
1973-74 |
| Marion Key |
1975-76 |
| Buddy Barron |
1976-77 |
| Jack Alderson |
1974-75 |
| Ray Diekemper |
1977-78 |
| Tim Hatch |
1978-79 |
| B.C. “Peck” McMinn |
1979-80 |
| Lee Stafford |
1980-81 |
| Joe Horkey |
1981-82 |
| Doug Boren |
1982-83 |
| George Miller |
1983-84 |
| Jake Webb |
1984-85 |
| Rufus Grisham |
1985-86 |
| Dan Howard |
1986-87 |
| Tommie Stevens |
1987-88 |
| David Seim |
1988-89 |
| Mark Womble |
1989-90 |
| Roy Holmes |
1990-91 |
| Byrnie Bass |
1991-92 |
| Buddy Forbess |
1992-93 |
| Ed Luskey |
1994 |
| John Zwiacher |
1995 |
| Joe McKay |
1996 |
| Shirley Christian |
1997 |
| Greg Jones |
1998 |
| David Miller |
1999 |
| Alan Henry |
2000 |
| John Elliott |
2001 |
| Steve Massengale |
2002 |
| Kevin McMahon |
2003 |
| Charley Trimble |
2004 |
| Linda Gaither |
2005 |
| Steve Verett |
2006 |
| Steve Siege |
2007 |
| Gary Gregory |
2008 |
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