> Welcome from 2023-2025 Chamber Board Chair Dr. Ryan Head.
Citizens and industry leaders volunteer to serve on the active board of the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce.
Chamber Staff
Kelly Augustine, President/CEO
Sharon Hurst, Information Specialist
Shari Williams, Vice President Member Engagement
Malisha Ann Wheeler, Program & Event Director
Missy Manning, Financial Manager
Chamber Executive Committee
Ryan Head, MD., Chair, Head Pediatrics
Olivia Kiritsy, Chair Elect, Loblolly Properties, LLC
Caroline Garner, Treasurer, Nacogdoches Area United Way
Tyrone Curl, VC Public Policy, DMC Marketing
Jason Reese, Ph.D., VC Community Development, Nelson Rusche College of Business, SFASU
Katie Blevins, VC Membership Services, Nelson Rusche College of Business, SFASU
Darla O'Neill, VC Resource Development, Salvation Army
Chamber Board of Directors
Tarah Arreguin, Pilgrim's Nacogdoches
Corey Ashley, Cadence Bank
Heath Badders, Badders Law Firm
Leign Ann Carver, NMC Health Network
Amelia Commander, East Texas Community Health Services, Inc.
Robert Kratman, Eaton
Case Opperman, City of Nacogdoches
Daniel Reid, Buchanan Wealth Management
Damon Ruckel, Ruckel Insurance & Financial Group
Nolan Smith, Oncor Electric Delivery
Dr. Gabriel Trujillo, Nacogdoches Independent School District
Erin Windham, Nacogdoches Independent School District