Connect, develop and grow.
Your membership allows us to create a network of nearly 1,300 businesses from all industry sectors who can lean on each other for support and ideas. Take advantage of this network and connect with other business leaders at our events, through your member information center, committees, programs and more.
Events
With more than six signature events and multiple networking opportunities monthly, we focus on giving our partners the opportunity to network and build relationships within the business community.
Committees
Take your involvement with the Chamber a step further by volunteering for an event planning committee, by becoming a Redcoat, or by sitting on a Chamber committee.
Programs
Abilene’s talent pool and leadership isn’t just a driving force in our economy. It’s what separates us from the pack. Explore programs such as Military Affairs, Abilene Young Professionals and more.
Executive Team
Doug Peters, IOM, AP
President & CEO
Frances Williamson, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Membership Team
Gray Bridwell
Vice President, Military Affairs
Kodi Collett
Marketing & Communications Manager
Ashley DiMauro
Senior Director of Operations
Nathaniel Ellsworth
Office & Events Logistics Manager
Hudson Ewing
Member Development Manager
Jennifer Kent, IOM
Director of Programs
Cynthia Nesmith
Executive Administrator, Military Affairs
Kendal Subia
Events Manager
Doug Williamson
Government Affairs Director
Visitors Bureau Team
Kim Bosher
Sales Director
Ashli Brooks
Communications Specialist
Sierra Davenport
Sales and Operations Manager
Robert Lopez
Vice President, Convention & Visitors Bureau
Terri Owens
Office Administrator
Pam Sites
Visitors Experience Director
Kailey Valadez
Sports Tourism Manager
Cultural Affairs Team
Lynn Barnett
Vice President, Cultural Affairs Council
Traci Hartmann
Executive Director of Young Audiences
Vikki Head
Director of Operations
Sidney Levesque
Director of Marketing
Emily Lomax
Executive Director of Young Audiences
Madi Melbourne
Manager, CALF and Development Activities
Dawn Ripple
Executive Director of Children's Performing Arts Series
Susan Steele
CPAS Box Office Manager and Grants Administrator
Growth Alliance Team
London Childress
Downtown & Special Projects Manager
Kodi Collett
Marketing & Communications Manager
Nathaniel Ellsworth
Office & Events Logistics Manager
Cameron Sloan
Talent & Emerging Business Specialist
MAC Team
Gray Bridwell
Vice President, Military Affairs
Cynthia Nesmith
Executive Administrator, Military Affairs
Member Services Team
Ashley DiMauro
Senior Director of Operations
Nathaniel Ellsworth
Office & Events Logistics Manager
Hudson Ewing
Member Development Manager
Jennifer Kent, IOM
Director of Programs
Kendal Subia
Events Manager
Development Team
Ashley DiMauro
Senior Director of Operations
Hudson Ewing
Member Development Manager