Board of Directors

Mission Statement

The Haines City-Northeast Polk County Regional Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to serving the northeast regional area business community by: strengthening the business environment; providing our members with benefits and services to support their successes; advocating positions on those business-related issues most beneficial to our members and to the community; and participating in initiatives that positively affect the quality of life in the community. Our Mission is enhanced through proactive leadership and partnerships throughout the Northeast Polk County Region.

2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Bobbi FreemanChairman,
Bobbie Freeman-
Cromer International Press

Travis Wellman Past Chairman,
Travis Wellman-
Rinker Materials

joyce-lovelace.JPGTreasurer, Joyce Lovelace-
Olde Cypress Community Bank

Luis AlvarezVice Chairman,
Luiz Alvarez-
Palmetto Elementary

Theron Stangry
Vice Chairman,
J. Theron Stangry-
Citizen’s Bank & Trust

Jim BeattyDirector, Jim Beatty-
Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center

Debbie CampbellDirector,
Debbie Campbell-
Southern Dunes Golf & Country Club

lisa-hardenpic.jpgLisa Harden-Director, Ridge Career Center

Barbara HeddonDirector, Barbara Heddon-
Southern Investments Realty

Kurt SchulzeDirector,
Kurt Schulze-
Cellynne Corporation

Bob Sammons Director,
Bob Sammons-
Sammons, PA

Paul SenftDirector,
Paul Senft-
Townsend Senft Insurance & Consulting

Champ Tunno Director,
Champ Tunno-
Tunno Groves

Lisa Weathersbee Director,
Lisa Weathersbee-
Real Simple Travel

philip-hinkle.jpgDirector,
Philip Hinkle-
Mayor

NEW 2008 DIRECTORS:

linda-franz.jpg Director, Linda Franz-
CenterState Bank

jerry-millerpic.jpgDirector, Jerry Miller-
Progress Energy