Lieutenant Governor of the State of Tennessee, Ron Ramsey, was honored with a proclamation presented by the community mayors during the annual luncheon Jan. 25th. Front are Ramsey and wife, Sindy. Back row from the left: Joe Carr, 2016 Chamber Chair, Washington County Mayor Dan Eldridge, Jonesborough Mayor Kelly Wolfe, Kelly Price, 2017 Chamber Chair, Johnson City Mayor David Tomita and Vice Mayor Jenny Brock. Photos by Doug Thompson
Tembra Aldridge, left, and Andy Dietrich were honored at the event for their leadership in gaining new Chamber members. Dietrich’s Gold team added 77 new members while Aldridge’s Orange team added 36 new members. A total of 288 new members were added in last year’s membership event.
The Millennium Centre served as the venue for the recent Chamber of Commerce’s 102nd Annual Membership Meeting. The 49th Lieutenant Governor of the State of Tennessee, Ron Ramsey, was also honored during the event.
Joe Carr with Bank of Tennessee, passed the gavel to Kelly Price with Eastman Credit Union.
Kelly Price commented, “Starting out the year with an event of this magnitude, supported by the Chamber membership, is certainly a grand way to kick off our 102nd year.”
The Chamber’s theme for 2017 is “Collectively – WE CAN,” showcasing an ongoing trend to collaborate with others in the community to accomplish great things.
Gary Mabrey, President/CEO Chamber of Commerce, congratulates Tom McKee who was inducted into the Chamber’s Hall of Fame during the event. McKee is a Chamber past chair and former Johnson City Mayor.
Each year, a business leader is inducted into the coveted Chamber Hall of Fame. Lauren Kenny introduced her father, Thomas C. McKee as the 40th inductee. McKee is a Senior Partner at Herndon Coleman Brading & McKee law firm and served the City of Johnson City as a member of its Board of Commissioners for twelve years, twice as Mayor. McKee also served The Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Boards, serving as Chair for The Chamber in 1996. He has served on numerous community boards and was a member of the founding Board of Directors for the Dawn of Hope.
