About Us

VISION:
To be the premier organization engaged with businesses impacting the community where we live and work.

MISSION:
To serve as an advocate and resource in the following five areas:

Workforce Development
Economic Development
Leadership Development
Marketing and Business Development
Networking Development

PURPOSE:
Create opportunities that stimulate sustainable growth for businesses and people.

VALUES:

Instill excellence and professionalism
Lead with transparency
Be trustworthy and responsible stewards
Serve with enthusiasm and compassion

2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Matt Wood, Chair

The Wood Group of Fairway Independent Mortgage

Terri Covington, Past Chair

Covington Real Estate

Dr. Brent Burks, Chair-Elect

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor

Jordan Samfield, Treasurer

First Texas Bank

Misty Baker, Secretary

Inhouse Systems

Nelson Hutchinson

Temple Technology Services

Emilio Perales

Vista Real Estate

Rebecca Briggs

Magnolia Realty

Rhonda Eggleston

Bryn Oaks Bed & Breakfast

Scot Hrbacek

Edward Jones-Scot Harbacek

David K. Leigh

Shine Branch

Matt Naegele

Lamar Outdoor Advertising

Sandra Russell

Workforce Solutions of Central Texas

Ike Shaw

Titan Total Training

Trevor Smith

Farmers Insurance-Trevor Smith

David Tuma

Belton Journal

Davy Villanueva

Extraco Banks

Brett Turner

Monteith Abstract & Title

EX-OFFICIO

Cynthia Hernandez

Belton Economic Development Corporation

Sam Listi

City of Belton

Frank Minosky,
Military Relations Chair

Workforce Solutions of Central Texas

Tim Stephens

Bell County Expo Center

Chamber Ambassadors are volunteers from the community that serve on welcome committees, help with membership campaigns and act as public relations liaisons related to networking/social events sponsored by the chamber.

What is an Ambassador?

Ambassadors are the official goodwill committee of the Belton Area chamber of Commerce, committed and enthusiastic individuals. We are the friendly smile at the door greeting members and potential members at chamber events: that friendly visit to a new member, welcoming him/her to the Chamber; we are the warm smile at the ribbon cutting and we are that friendly voice on the phone inviting a chamber member to participate in a chamber event. These aspects of our Ambassadors make it a select group.

2021 AMBASSADORS

Misty Baker

InHouse Systems
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(800) 259-5054

Teri Champlin

BancorpSouth
Sr. VP Commercial Lending
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(254) 933-9594

Tracy Conoley

1st & 2nd Quarter Ambassador
Sunburst Realty
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(832) 562-6649

Jeanne Giangacomo

3rd Quarter Ambassador
Brautigan Realty - Jeanne Giangacomo
Realtor
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(254) 392-2518

Joanna Melton

Extraco Banks
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(254) 774-5500

Sandra Russell

Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
Executive Assistant
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(254) 742-4510

Sandy Smith

Edward Jones - Scott Hrbacek
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(254) 933-7680

Karen Wheeler

Extraco Banks
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(254) 774-5500

Why should I become an Ambassador?

The most effective way to spread your company’s name throughout Belton Area is to become involved with the Ambassadors. Ambassadors are the host/hostess of the chamber. They attend chamber events and greet the attendees. They are often the first chamber members to meet new members. As an Ambassador, you not only reap the benefits of constant exposure for you and your business, but you will also have the “inside track” on greeting and meeting potential business prospects. The Ambassadors are the chambers’ strongest business network.

They serve as an important communicative link between the chamber and its members, especially new members. They mainly function by making goodwill calls to new members, assisting the chamber in recruiting new members, attending ribbon cuttings, as well as attending other chamber events.

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