Why Join?
As a business leader, you play a key role in the Big Country’s success. Abilene area business leaders are creators, innovators, leaders, and the backbone of our economy. When you join the Abilene Chamber, you gain a dedicated partner working to help you – and the community – succeed. Learn more about how you can gain a network of resources that offer you endless advantages for every stage of your business journey.
Powering Your Community
Powered by business. Powered by you. Our vision for a greater Abilene starts with a thriving business community. Together, our organization advocates for the region while leveraging the voice of business to lead and support inclusive policy at the local, state, and federal levels. Membership is a direct investment in our mission.
Small Business Support
Small business isn’t small to us. Small businesses account for 85 percent of our membership and entrepreneurship is the backbone of our economy. We’re here to give you avenues to educate the community about what you do while providing you and your employees with resources for success.
Business Development
Your membership at the Chamber allows us to create a network of 1,300 businesses from all industry sectors across the region who can lean on each other for support and ideas. Take advantage of the opportunity to network and connect with other business leaders at our events, through your member information center, committees, programs and more.
Marketing & Visibility
Looking to amplify your brand to the Abilene community? The Abilene Chamber has prominent opportunities available for you to highlight your brand and raise your visibility. Chamber members are here to expand, promote and conduct business — the perfect atmosphere and audience for your marketing efforts.
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