Linda Hearn
Linda joined the Chamber in November 1990. She is responsible for management of the professional staff and has oversight of all Chamber programs and operations of the Chamber. She is a graduate of the Chamber Institute earning her IOM degree in 2000.Linda is a graduate of the 1993 Leadership Calhoun County and earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing at the University of Arkansas.
Kim Boyd
Kim joined the Chamber in August 2013. She is responsible for the recruitment and retention of Chamber members. She also coordinates all the Chamber monthly events including The Chamber Breakfast, Lunch & Learn, Business After Hours and Coffee with the Chamber. She also leads the development efforts of the Chamber, serving as the point of contact for the Chamber Ambassadors and leads the Chamber Partnership Program. Kim is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing.
Krychelle Smith
Krychelle joined the Chamber in October 2016. She oversees all aspects of the Youth Leadership and the Leadership Calhoun County Program. Krychelle also coordinates numerous programs for workforce development. Krychelle received certificate from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation completing the fellowship in business leadership in education and workforce policy and programming. She is a graduate of Jacksonville State University with a degree of Bachelor of Arts.
Audrey Maxwell
Audrey joined the Chamber in May 2019. As Tourism Director, Audrey promotes the Calhoun County area as a tourism destination featuring attractions and events. She works closely with Tourism
Stakeholders including municipalities, hoteliers, attractions, and restaurants. Audrey graduated from Leadership Calhoun County in 2010 and is a 2010 recipient of the Chamber’s Chairman’s Cup. Audrey graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the College of William & Mary.
Ashlee Jones
Ashlee joined the Chamber in November 2019. She is responsible for all communications activities of the Chamber, including media relations, monthly/weekly email newsletter, social media engagement and website maintenance. Ashlee is a graduate of the 2022 Leadership Calhoun County class. As a native of Piedmont, Ashlee is on the Arts & Entertainment Committee and enjoys planning and participating in Piedmont events. She graduated from Jacksonville State University.
Savannah Dempsey
Savannah joined the Chamber in May 2021. She is responsible for membership events and programs related to business development and is Director of the Chamber’s Young Professionals. She is a first generation graduate of Jacksonville State University with a degree in Integrated Studies.
Jakob Williamson
Jakob joined the Chamber in August 2022. As the Public Affairs Coordinator, Jakob coordinates the governmental affairs program of the Chamber and works with all levels of elected leadership to leverage the influence of the Chamber’s large and diverse membership to ensure that the voice of business is heard. Jakob graduated from the University of Alabama with degree in Political Studies.