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Luis Hernandez - Vice Chairman

• Business Networking Breakfast
  Chairman: Mark Jermstad
  Co-Chair: John C. Perry
  Early-morning networking allows individuals to make contacts before work. A sponsor is highlighted and briefly presents their company. After breakfast and sponsor presentation, participants meet new and existing Chamber members
   
• Small Business Roundtable
  Chairman: Sonny Jaramillo
  Co-Chair: Charlie Chapman
  Small business owners are exposed to big business resources, such as marketing strategies, insurance needs, image branding and technology at these lunchtime networking events
   
• Business Showcase
  Chairman: Jared Bryan
  Co-Chair: Keith Odom
  Chamber members have the opportunity to market and sell their business to a wide variety of companies and individuals. With over 70 businesses showcased last year, and visitors from all over Central Texas, this event offers vast exposure for member businesses.

Charlie Kimmey - Vice Chairman

• Keep Temple Beautiful
  Chairmen: Thomas Baird and Zoe Rascoe
  Executive Director: Elizabeth Garth
  Originally the Chamber's Beautification Committee, this organization is now governed by its own board of directors. Through education and community outreach, it provides programs and initiatives that encourage recycling, landscape improvement, building maintenance and community service opportunities.
   
• Leadership Temple
  President: Ashley Bland
  Curriculum Chair: Eric Weeden
  This series of 9 classes culminates in final group action reports and a graduation ceremony. It maintains a strong alumni network and prepares future Temple leaders for community-oriented, decision-making positions.
   

• Temple Downtown Development Alliance
  Chairman: Gregory Free
  Co-Chair: Larry Howell
  This alliance promotes the revitalization, re-development and preservation of downtown Temple through its four main initiatives: parking, historic preservation, business and public outreach.
  
   

• Bloomin' Temple Festival
  Chairmen: Kenny Martin and Bill Jones
  Organized our of the Chamber, and comprised of dedicated volunteers, this committee brings in live music; a carnival; food, arts & crafts, and business booths; races; bike rides; contests and more during this annual, three-day, community celebration.
  
   

• Women in Leadership
  Chairman: Cindy Zavodny
  Co-Chair: Charlette Stallworth
  This group provides education, networking, scholarships, and public awareness that empower women to assume leadership positions and achieve personal and professional growth.

Bourdon Wooten - Vice Chairman

• Awards Banquet
  Chairman: Patti Kleypas
  During this annual event, the accomplishments and efforts of Chamber volunteers are recognized, and the vision of Chamber leadership for the year to come is unveiled. Awards are also presented for the Red Carpet Ambassador of the Year, Women in Leadership Award for Excellence, and Small Business Person of the Year.
   
• Business After Hours
  Chairman: Ali Thompson
  Co-Chair: Danny Dunn
  As one of the Chamber's most popular events, this series of 11 monthly mixers provides Chamber members with an outstanding networking opportunity. Business After Hours sponsors are also given an opportunity to highlight their businesses during the event.
   
• Communication
  Chairman: Bonnie Hunt
  Co-Chair: Carol Mouche
  Comprised of community leaders, this committee writes and produces the Focus on Business, a monthly publication distributed in the local newspaper. It covers Chamber events, recognizes member accomplishments, and advertises community events and initiatives.
   
• Red Carpet Ambassadors
  Chairman: Dorothy Mathieson
  Co-Chair: Eula Jett
  This group serves as the official representatives of the Chamber in welcoming new members, conducting ribbon cuttings, and assisting with other member services and recruitment

Dave Hermann- Vice Chairman

• Legislative Affairs
  Chairman: Dave Hermann
  Co-Chair: Neftali Javier Garcia
  Community leaders protect and advocate the interests of Temple and the business community by hosting candidate forums, visiting legislative entities both at home and in Washington, and monitoring local, state and federal governmental activities including board appointments.
   
• Military Affairs
  Chairman: Jim Granfor
  Co-Chair: Nancy Glover
  As a means of building relationships with neighboring Fort Hood, this committee attends various ceremonies and events, hosts the Annual Military Appreciation Luncheon, organizes and coordinates the Adopt-A-Unit program, and recognizes local employers who hire military personnel through the Employer of the Year Award program.

Barbara Bozon, Vice Chairman

• Workforce Development
  Chairman: Scott Mckay
  Co-Chair: Sherry Hollinger
  This committee works in various ways to address the education and training needs of the community. The focus of this committee is placed on the infrastructure and facilitation of workforce development through educational council.