
About The History of the Chamber

Our History
On Tuesday, May 26, 1942, twenty-five business and professional men met at the South Side Furniture Co. on South Mecklenburg Avenue and after discussion voted to organize a Chamber of Commerce.
On June 9, 1942, forty-five representatives of local businesses and professional organizations agreed to become members of the South Hill chamber of Commerce.
J. B. Crews, manager of W. S. Peebles & Co. was elected the first president.
Other officers were: Walter Crowder of W. H. Crowder & Sons, Vice-president
M. D. McBride, South Hill Publishing Co., Secretary Howard D. Warren, R. H. Crews & Co., Treasurer
The Board of Directors consisted of: S. P. Anderson, C. V. Montgomery, Jr., Leslie Rutledge, W. E. Jolly, and Meredith C. Dortch.
The Group voted to meet the first Monday of the month for an evening meal with the annual meeting on the first Tuesday of July. The first official meeting in July was held at the Nordan Hotel Restaurant.

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Our Mission
Provide leadership for regional business development and positively influence our quality of life.
Leadership
Meet the dedicated 2024-2025 Chamber Board members and staff committed to supporting and advancing our business community.

Sandra F. Tanner
Executive Director

Teri Newman Walker
President
Airtec, Inc.

Gretchen Hayes
Vice President
Paint + Lighting & Design/
Sheldon Barr
Secretary

Tammy Manning
Treasurer
First Citizens Bank
Felicia Young
Walbridge

Jean Edwards
Board Member
Parker Oil Company

Bria Lundy
Board Member
Lundy Layne
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Krystal Patton
Board Member
Mecklenburg County Public Schools
Alex Flowers Pennell
Board Member
Kahill's Restaurant and Pub
Dawn Pucak
Chamber Staff

Lisa Clary
Chamber Staff

Charlie Guerrant
Facility Maintenance Coordinator