Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama names ambassadors for 2025

39 business professionals have been named to the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama ambassadors for 2025. 

"Chamber Ambassadors are volunteers who act as a link between new and existing members, serving as informal mentors and representing the Chamber at various events," said a press release from the chamber. "The Ambassador program provides a valuable networking opportunity while developing future Chamber leaders."

Markedia Wells-Binion of Stillman College chairs the 2025 team that includes the following: 

• Vice Chair: Megan York, Alabama Public Radio
• Ambassador Coach: Whitni Molden, American Heart Association
• Events and Marketing Chair: Carrie Peck, Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa – University
• Ribbon Cutting Chair: Heather McCarley, AC Hotel Tuscaloosa
• Corporate Chaplain Co-Chairs: Daniel Barnett, RTR Pro Entertainment; Romel Gibson, Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa
• Business After Hours Chair: Rina Hughes, C&C Logistics
• Attendance Chair: Paula Lopez, City of Tuscaloosa
• Mentor Advisors: Tera Batayneh, RiverFall Credit Union; Courtney Hudson, Alabama ONE; Jonna Martin, Alabama Credit Union

New to the ambassadors are:

Tamecisha Abrams, Rausch Homes; Patricia Blondheim, Northport Living Magazine; LeAndra Boyd, Englewood Elementary; Jaime Bratcher, Keller Williams – Tuscaloosa; Sam Carpenter, Ward Scott Morris Architecture; Chelsey Henthorn, Bryant Bank; Berkley Horton, Harwood Real Estate; Tasha McFarley, Veterans Affairs; Neena Palmer, North River Living; William Reese, Lamar Advertising; Emily Safron, City of Tuscaloosa; Kent Schafer, AL Deaf/Blind; Clarissa Strickland, Alabama ONE; Loren Thomley, Keller Williams; Marvin Turner, Choice Salon Suites; Keyani Washington, CHAT Skin + Hair Co.; and Whitney Wells, American Red Cross.

And returning are: 

Chelsea Barton-Kelly, Visit Tuscaloosa; Abigail Brewer, Abi Brewer Fine Art; Kayla Clark, West Alabama Regional Commission; Jaemian Hill, Alabama Credit Union; Jayla Huff Cole, Tuscaloosa County DA’s Office; Anisa Hunter, Bryant Bank; Stormi Porter, The Charm District; Victoria Salazar, Morgan Stanley; Kenneth Washington, Courtyard Marriott Northport; and Ashley R. Wheat, Alabama Blues Project.