Chamber Celebrates Successes at Annual Dinner

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July • August 2016
clarksvillechamber.com • (931) 647-2331
Chamber Celebrates Successes at Annual Dinner
The Chamber celebrated another
successful program year at its
111th Annual Dinner and Gala on
Thursday, June 23 at the Wilma
Rudolph Event Center. With more
than 250 members and guests in
attendance, the Chamber honored
outgoing Chairman Tommy Bates,
president of Legends Bank, his
executive committee, and board of
directors.
Bates recognized the following
board members whose terms were
fulfilled in June: Mike Rainey, Rose
Melton, Terry Griffin, and Bert
Singletary.
Incoming Chairman Sidney
Johnson announced his 2016-17
executive committee, committee
chairs, and new members to the
board of directors.
Serving on the executive
committee with Johnson are
Chair-Elect/1st Vice Chairman
Charlie Koon, Chair-Elect/2nd Vice
Chairman Jay Albertia, Immediate
Past Chairman Tommy Bates,
Division Vice Chair of Finance &
Administration Bailey Martin, and
Legal Counsel Katy Olita.
New committee leaders are
Division Vice-Chair of Membership
Services Alicia Edwards, Division
Vice-Chair of Military Affairs Jeff
Harris, Division Vice-Chair of Public
& Community Affairs Phil Harpel,
and Division Vice-Chair of Business
Development Joe Smith.
New board members are Scott
Bryant, Joy Kraeske, Lorie Jackson,
Nathan Clark, and Ben Walker.

2015-16 Chairman
Tommy Bates
2016-17 Chairman
Sidney Johnson
Welcome from Chairman Sidney Johnson
Since 1905, the Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce has played a central pivotal role
in representing the interests of the business community and its membership by advancing
community development, promoting the business and economic environment, and improving the
welfare of the community by enhancing the quality of life in the region. This year, I have the honor
of serving as Chairman of this esteemed organization.
During my term, the Chamber will continue its time-honored tradition of working hard to
advocate for you, your business, and for our community – and that’s no small task! We invite you
to join our efforts and help carry out our mission with active participation on any one of several
committees. Membership Services, Business Development, Public & Community Affairs, and
Military Affairs are committees that meet monthly. Please find meeting dates and times in this
publication’s calendar. We look forward to your involvement.
Congratulations to all of the recipients of the awards at the Annual Dinner & Gala. As a local
business leader, I want to share my passion and dedication of this community with each of you so
that we may can continue to work together with our partners to ensure a bright and prosperous
future. We are blessed to live in the greatest community in the world!
Congratulations Award Winners!

2016 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ted Crozier, Sr. was the first commander of the
101st Airborne Division Combat Aviation Brigade and the first aviator to serve as Chief of
Staff for the 101st Airborne Division. He is also a former Clarksville mayor.

2016 Community Commitment Award winner Dr. Alisa White serves as president of Austin
Peay State Univeristy.

2016 Clarksville Young Professional Cheryl Moss is a portfolio manager at Legends Bank.

2016 Boots to Suits winner David Berggren is owner of Furniture Connection, Ashley
HomeStore and a furniture distribution center.

2016 Ambassador of the Year Vicki Henson is a branch manager at Legends Bank.
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About the Chamber
Chairman and Board of Directors
Event Sponsors
Platinum
Executive Committee (Pictured Left-Right)
Sidney Johnson ...................Chairman, Wyatt-Johnson, Inc.
Charlie Koon .......................1st Vice-Chair, Workforce Essentials, Inc.
Jay Albertia ..........................2nd Vice-Chair, Progressive Directions, Inc.
Tommy Bates .......................Immediate Past Chairman, Legends Bank
Katy Olita .............................Legal Counsel, Batson Nolan PLC
Bailey Martin ......................Division Vice-Chair, Finance/Administration,
Jack B. Turner & Associates
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Alicia Edwards.....................Division Vice-Chair, Membership Services
Jeff Harris..............................Division Vice-Chair, Military Affairs
Phil Harpel............................Division Vice Chair, Public & Community Affairs
Joe Smith...............................Division Vice-Chair, Business Development
Board of Directors
Ex-Officio
John Rudolph
Julie Parks
Cathy Tylutki
Jim Amos, Jr.
Sandy Wooten
Kevin Judish
Debra Daniels
Kyle Luther
Joe Smith
Yvonne Chamberlain
Scott Bryant
Joy Kraeske
Lorie Jackson
Nathan Clark
Ben Walker
Cheryl Moss
Louisa Cooke
Rep. Joe Pitts
Rep. Curtis Johnson
Rep. Jay Reedy
Sen. Mark Green
Mayor Kim McMillan
Mayor Jim Durrett
Col. James Salome
Billy Atkins
Dr. Alisa White
Dr. BJ Worthington
Our Mission
The Clarksville Area Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of the business
community and its membership by advancing community development, promoting
the business and economic environment, and improving the welfare of the
community by enhancing the quality of life in the region.
125 Jefferson Street • Clarksville, TN 37040 • 931.647.2331 • clarksvillechamber.com
Melinda Shepard, Executive Director
Silver
McReynolds Nave &
Larson Funeral Home
Business After
Hours
July 21 – Choppin’ Block
Sango Event Center
3061 Hwy. 41-A
August 18 – APSU Govs Club
Fortera Stadium Club Level
News & Events
3/July • August 2016
Women in Business
July 27 • The Tanglewood House
1601 Madison Street • 11:30A.M.
Join us Wednesday, July
27 to hear Lindsay Bertelli,
President of REACH,
LLC.
Witty with a quick sense
of humor that stems from
her love of great 80’s and
90’s sitcoms like Designing
Women and Golden
Girls, Lindsay Bertelli will no doubt
brighten your day and put a smile on
your face.
Lindsay has over 15 years of indepth experience in tour and event
production as well as sponsorship
management. Her work with
top entertainment and corporate
clients has made her a well-known
force in the industry giving her the
knowledge and expertise needed
to navigate the growing, and
increasingly interactive, sponsorship
environment.
BUSINESS SHOWCASE
At October’s
Business After Hours
Grab a Booth and Promote Your Business!
$125 – 6 Foot Table Top Expo
October 20, 2016 – 5-7 PM
5 Star Media Group – 1640 Old Russellville Pike
The Chamber is pleased to announce the Business to Business Expo for our small and
home based businesses. This event is an excellent opportunity to display your brand,
goods and services during one of the most well attended Business After Hours!
ALL VENDORS MAY REGISTER TO WIN A $500 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO 5 STAR MEDIA GROUP.
To Register or for More Information, Contact Lucian Greene: [email protected]
Congratulations!
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Congratulations to the winning Chamber
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Golf Scramble team: Charlie Keene, Haskell Fink,
Rob Clouser and Kevin Judish.
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Military Affairs Chairman Jeff Harris (right)
presented Norman Quirion a Certificate of
Appreication at the June meeting for his support
during the past year.
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The 66th Annual Clarksville Area Better
Beef Show was held on May 10 and we extend
our congratulations and thanks to all who
participated in the 66th Annual Junior Better Beef
Steer Show and Sale. As a long-time supporter of
agriculture, it is an honor for the Chamber to be a
part of this event!
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Congratulations to Grand Champion Claire
Barnett.
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Congratulations to Reserve Champion
Colton Hudgins.
Congratulations & Welcome
Jenkins & Wynne Honda
2655 Trenton Road
Jenkins & Wynne Ford
2655 Trenton Road
Camelot Foster Care
2233 Stokes Road, Suite A
Victorian Finance
101 North 3rd Street, Suite 2
NamYang USA, Inc.
1061 Progress Drive
Regions Bank
2155 Lowes Drive
Comprehensive Pain Specialist
776 Weatherly Drive, Suite B
Edward Jones Heather Mayweather
3377 Highway 41A South
Realty Executives
620 Dunlop Lane, Suite 113
Comcast Spotlight Advertising
121 Hatcher Lane, Suite C
Local & Mobile Ultrasound Services
2257 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Suite D
High Pointe Therapy Opening of Pediatric Clinic
2319 Rudolphtown Road
Presidential Members
Green Ribbon Cuttings
Political Forums
See the following political forums on the
Chamber’s Website at
www.clarksvillechamber.com
TN State Senate, Dist. 22
Mark E. Green • Lori L Smith
Honest-1 Auto Care
2068 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
Sango Pharmacy
2197 Madison Street
TN House of Representatives, Dist. 74
Jay D. Reedy • Barry Cotton
New Members
Comprehensive Pain Specialist
1650 Murfreesboro Road
Franklin, TN 37067
Donna LaGrange
Medical Group, Clinic
(615) 561-2666 (615) 650-7139
[email protected]
www.cpspain.com
Get Stoned Hardscapes & More
1103 Oak Plains Road
Clarksville, TN 37043
P.J. Shortt
Landscape Contractors, Designers
(931) 561-5463 (267) 295-1280
[email protected]
www.getstonedtn.com
Integrity Auto Care
901 South Riverside Drive, Ste A
Tommy Clayton
Automobile - Repairs & Service
(931) 919-5116 (931) 919-5117
[email protected]
www.integrityautoclarksville.com
Jones Brothers Towing &
Trucking
1362 College Street
Collier Jones
Automobile - Transporting, Towing
(931) 648-4255 (931) 648-4257
[email protected]
www.jbtt.net
Think Local
Livceal!
BUY LOCAL
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www.clarksvillechamber.com
McKay-Burchett & Company
Engineers
O’Charley’s Restaurant &
Lounge
1492 Madison Street, Suite LL
Cal Burchett
Cal McCay
Engineers - Civil, Environ, Structural
(931) 245-3095
[email protected]
www.mbcengineer.com
674 North Riverside Drive
Diana Carter
Restaurants
(931) 552-7800
(931) 552-5423
[email protected]
www.ocharleys.com
Meraki Hair Studio
Penn Mutual Life
Rachel Rivera
Hair Salon/Stylists
(931) 206-5627
[email protected]
www.mymerakihairstudio.com
225 Dunbar Cave Road, A
Eddie Knight
Financial Services
(931) 919-2682
[email protected].
pennmutual.com
NamYang USA, Inc.
Realty Executives, Middle TN
1061 Progress Drive
Sonny Campbell
Manufacturing
931) 919-2449
[email protected]
www.nyusainc.com
620 Dunlop Lane, Suite 113
Diane Martin
Real Estate - Management
(931) 810-8007 (931) 233-3430
[email protected]
www.realtyexecutives.com
O’Charley’s Restaurant &
Lounge
Tennessee Rehabilitation Center
Nina Smith
Restaurants
(931) 552-6335 (931) 552-6251
[email protected]
www.ocharleys.com
1575 Corporate Parkway Blvd.
Virginia Talley
Job Training, Screening, Selection
(931) 648-5560 (931) 648-6329
[email protected]
www.Tennessee.gov
The Medicine Shoppe
1500 Madison Street
Katina R. Sykes
Drug Store, Pharmacy
(931) 552-2552 (931) 551-8198
[email protected]
www.medicineshoppe.com
The Silver Cow & Company
110 Fairview Lane
Joni Lucas
Grocery Stores
(931) 431-8269
[email protected]
www.thesilvercow.com
Clarksville Young
Professionals
July 6, Noon
Join us at the Chamber
(125 Jefferson Street) as
F&M Bank SVP Fred Landiss
discusses business etiquette.
August 3, Noon
The 2016 Tennessee Tax Free Weekend is July 29-31. To see a list of what school supplies
and clothing is exempt, please visit https://www.tn.gov/revenue/article/sales-tax-holiday.
Remember to shop local first!
Member Spotlight
13 and Preslee 7. Preston is a senior
at Clarksville High School. Taylor is
going into the eighth grade at Richview
Middle School and our youngest Preslee
is starting second grade at Moore
Magnet School. All of which are active
in sports and school clubs.
What is your full name?
James Lawrence Albertia Jr. (Jay)
What is your profession?
Executive Director of Progressive
Directions Inc. – A Regional Intellectual
Disabilities Agency
Where did you go to school and what did you
study?
Graduated from Clarksville High School
and Austin Peay State University,
Masters and Bachelor’s Degrees in
Communication and Business
Why did you choose your current profession?
There are a lot of good reasons I chose
this field. First and for most I was
always been taught you gave back to the
community that gives to you. Secondly,
my cousin Joedee Parker, who was the
same age as me, she was born with an
intellectual disability. Because of her
limitations I always believed I was going
to work twice as hard and experience
life twice as much for both of us.
Where are you from originally?
I was born in Norfolk, Virginia.
How long have you been in Clarksville and
what brought you here?
My family moved to Clarksville when
I was 4 years old. My family has now
been in Montgomery County for six
generations. We moved home.
Tell us about your family.
My wife Gena graduated from
Clarksville High and APSU is a school
psychologist at Moore Magnet School
and Cumberland Heights Elementary. I
have three children; Preston 17, Taylor
What do you like most about Clarksville?
So many things … I love the history
of Clarksville and watching how it has
developed over the years. The diversity
and comradery of the community
that makes Clarksville a major city
with a small town feel. Austin Peay
State University and school system
are amazing. Fort Campbell and our
military continues to bring pride to
our city and the nation. The expansion
of new industries such as Google and
Hankook, along with the proximity to
other major cities makes Clarksville the
ideal city to live and work.
If you could have any other profession what
would it be?
I would be a teacher. I have had the
opportunity to adjunct teach at Austin
Peay and love the interaction with
students and see them light up when
they understand a new concept and the
education experience becomes exciting
for them.
What is your favorite meal?
Having Italian roots, I’m definitely
fond of traditional meals like spaghetti,
lasagna, and especially my wife’s
homemade manicotti!
What is the easiest and most difficult part of
your job every day?
Working with those we serve is the
easiest part of my day. Being able to
work with them and seeing how they
overcome so much and knowing I am
a part of that, is life changing. The
hardest part is knowing there are so
many individuals who do not receive
services because of lack of funding.
What’s your favorite movie or TV show?
Gone with the Wind. I have deep roots in
the south and love history. But, it also
shows that even through tragedy of life
and with different ideas our country can
Jay Albertia
overcome and better itself. It is about
growth both personal and that of the
country.
Who is your role model?
I have always been a big fan of Thomas
Jefferson. But, Jesus and my faith play a
big part of my life. He always loved and
served others, this is what we should all
strive to do.
What has been the toughest challenge you’ve
had to overcome in your life?
The realization that you can’t fix
everything that you would like to fix.
Working in the not-for-profit field you
see so many people hurting and in need.
You would like to help everyone and
help them solve their problems.
When and to where was your last vacation?
Last year I was honored to serve as the
International President of Civitan. With
that, last summer our family was blessed
to travel to Japan, Korea, Canada,
Norway, Sweden, and Estonia on behalf
of the organization.
What is your favorite pastime or hobby?
I am a true history buff, when my family
and I go on vacations we love to travel to
different historical sights. We are in the
process of trying to visit all the National
Parks.
What advice can you give others juggling a
family and career?
I think the best advice is to remember
time is a balancing act. Your priorities
speak a great deal about yourself so you
have to stay focused on what you are
doing and make the most of each and
every day.
What is something most Clarksvillians
wouldn’t know about you?
I am shy by nature, but my passion for
life and issues mask it.
If you could leave one message to the
Clarksville community what would it be?
Love one another, be kind to those
you see in the store or around the
community, embrace our diversity,
celebrate our community successes, and
show appreciation for our military at all
times!
News & Calendar of Events
At the EDC
Thank you to Joyce Norris, Jerry Allbert, and Steve Stroman who were
recognized in June for their years of service to the EDC Board of Directors.
EDC Executive Director Cal Wray presented each with an award for their
years of service.
July 4
Office Closed
July 5.............................8:00 a.m.
Membership Committee
July 6.......................... 12:00 noon
Clarksville Young Professionals
July 7.............................8:00 a.m.
Military Affairs Committee
July 7.......................... 12:00 noon
Ambassador Meeting
Red Carpet Consultant Tour
The Industrial Development Board (IDB) hosted its sixth annual “Red
Carpet Community Tour” for site selection and economic development
consultants in June.
The event, scheduled around the Nashville-based CMT Awards
Show, gave attendees first-hand knowledge of the assets that ClarksvilleMontgomery County and the surrounding area have to offer.
“The annual Red Carpet event has proven to be one of the most effective
ways our team at the IDB can engage consultants who may not be familiar
with the available resources in our community,” said IDB Executive Director
Mike Evans. “It also serves as a unique way to say ‘thank you’ by including
our partners who make the work of our team possible.”
July 13...........................8:00 a.m.
Public & Community Affairs
Committee
July 21......................... 11:00 a.m.
Business Development Committee
July 21 .................. 5:00-7:00 p.m.
July 27...........................8:00 a.m.
Board of Directors
August 2........................8:00 a.m.
Membership Committee
August 3..................... 12:00 noon
Clarksville Young Professionals
August 4........................8:00 a.m.
Military Affairs Committee
August 4................ 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Ambassador Retreat
Horsefeathers, 109 Franklin Street
AAU National Basketball Championships
During July 8-18 the City of Clarksville is honored to host two Amateur
Athletic Union (AAU) National Basketball Championships. The boys’
10U division I & II National Championship will take place July 8-13.
Immediately following that tournament, the girls’ 6th grade division I, II,
& III National Championship will take place July 13-18. We encourage you
to update your establishment’s marquee or other outdoor digital signage to
reflect the type of Southern hospitality for which Clarksville is well known.
Let’s all welcome these families, teams, and fans to our great city!
August 10.......................8:00 a.m.
Public & Community Affairs
Committee
August 18..................... 11:00 a.m.
Business Development Committee
August 18............... 5:00-7:00 p.m.
APSU Govs Club
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Were You There?
Business After Hours, May 19
Altra Federal Credit Union
Business After Hours, June 16
Mathews Automotive Group
Annual Member Golf Scramble, June 9
Warrior Week, May 5-7
Industry Appreciation Day, May 20
Annual Member Golf Scramble, June 9