The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce has unanimously elected its 2008 board of directors. The new leadership will take office effective Jan. 1.

Serving on the executive committee are: Chair Mr. Brett Berto (Individual); Chair-Elect Mr. Jerry Bowman (Cardinal Logistics); Second Chair-Elect Mr. Tracy Moon (Fisher & Phillips LLP); Secretary/Treasurer Ann Margaret Johnston and Immediate Past Chair Ms. Lynn Jackson (Northside Hospital-Forsyth)
Members elected to or returning to complete three-year terms are: Mr. Bill Cupp (AGL Resources); Mr. Tim Heard (United Community Bank); Ms. Mary Helen McGruder (Individual); Mr. David Seago (Georgia Power); Mr. Spencer Strickland (Mountain State Bank); Mr. Paul Chambers (AT&T); Mr. Tommy Eubanks (Eubanks Properties, Inc.); Mr. John Hall (Forsyth County News); Mr. Terry Smith (AC Smith Poultry Company); Ms. Jernice Curry (Pre-Paid Legal Casualty, Inc.); Ms. Cindy Mills (Bryan Properties); Mr. John Kieffer (Kieffer Design & Construction); Dr. David Potter (North Georgia College and State University); Mr. Ethan Underwood (Lipscomb, Johnson, Sleister, Dailey & Smith LLP)

Replacement for Seat Opened By Brett Berto – One Year Seat

Dr. Buster Evans (Forsyth County Schools)

Chairman’s One Year Appointments: Mr. Jeff Carr (Mimms Enterprises); Mr. Jeff Criminger (Wellstone Communities); Marie Dinsmore (Re/Max Professionals); James Suh (Motovario Corporation); and Mr. Blake House (Sawnee EMC).

 Community Directors – One Year Term:

Chairman Charles Laughinghouse, Forsyth County Board of Commissioners

Mayor Ford Gravitt, City of Cumming

Bobby Thomas, Chair of the Forsyth County Development Authority

Chair Nancy Roche, Forsyth County Board of Education

Joanne Tolleson, President, Lanier Technical College

Ruth Goode, Executive Director Of United Way of Forsyth County

Andy Walker, Chair of the Joint Lanier Development Authority

Ex-Officio:

Mike Evans (DOT Board)

Rep. Mark Hamilton

Rep. Tom Knox

Sen. Jack Murphy

Sen. Chip Pearson

Rep. Amos Amerson

All elected members of the General Assembly representing Forsyth County

About The Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1952, the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce is the community’s leading advocate and champion for business. Its primary objective is to create a climate of growth and success in our community. By leveraging the support, talent and resources of its members, the Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber is one of the leading organizations helping to improve the economic vitality and quality of life for everyone in Cumming and Forsyth County.