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

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Misty Baker, Secretary
Inhouse Systems
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​Stephanie Biefeld
CGI
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Rebecca Briggs
Imperium Real Estate​
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Dr. Brent Burks, Chair
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Teri Champlin
BancorpSouth​
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Terri Covington
Covington Real Estate
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Rhonda Eggleston
Bryn Oaks Bed & Breakfast
Adriane Hodges
Bold Republic Brewery
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Scot Hrbacek
Edward Jones-Scot Hrbacek
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David K. Leigh
Shine Branch
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Emilio Perales, Chair Elect
Vista Real Estate
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Jared Porritt
Workforce Solutions of Central Texas
Jordan Samfield, Treasurer
First Texas Bank
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Ike Shaw
Titan Total Training
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David Tuma
Belton Journal
Brett Turner
Monteith Abstract & Title
Davy Villanueva
Extraco Banks
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Matt Wood, Past Chair
​The Wood Group of Fairway Independent Mortgage

EX-OFFICIO

Cynthia Hernandez
Belton Economic Development Corporation
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Sam Listi
City of Belton
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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.

2022 AMBASSADORS

Misty Baker

InHouse Systems
Send an Email
(800) 259-5054
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Teri Champlin

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

Jeanne Giangacomo

​Brautigan Realty - Jeanne Giangacomo
Realtor
Send an Email
(254) 392-2518

Lorna Brockette

Lorna Bz Bookkeeping, llc
Pet Funeral Director & Family Service Advocate
Send an Email
(254) 913-8202​

Mel Pulliza

On Edge Studio
Send an Email
(254) 444-6718​

Machell Tompkins

EZ Tire & Lube
​Send an Email
(254) 770-1351​

Rene Morales

Holy Trinity Catholic
High School
​Send an Email
(254) 771-0787

Joanna Melton

Extraco Banks
Send an Email
(254) 774-5500

Sandra Russell

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

Sandy Smith

Edward Jones - Scott Hrbacek
​Send an Email
(254) 933-7680​

Karen Wheeler

Extraco Banks
Send an Email
(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.
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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. 

CHAMBER STAFF

Randy Pittenger
President/Ceo
Dawn Orange
Membership
Michele Moore
Events & Media
Keith Smith
4th of july rodeo director

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