Tuscaloosa Chamber Names Ambassadors for 2025

Tuscaloosa, AL - The Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama has named 39 business professionals to serve as Ambassadors for 2025. Chamber Ambassadors are volunteers who act as a link between new and existing members, serving as informal mentors and representing the Chamber at various events. The Ambassador program provides a valuable networking opportunity while developing future Chamber leaders.

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The 2025 Ambassador Leadership Team is chaired by Markedia Wells-Binion of Stillman College and includes:

• Vice Chair: Megan York, Alabama Public Radio
• Ambassador Coach: Whitni Molden, American Heart Association
• Events and Marketing Chair: Carrie Peck, Hampton Inn Tuscaloosa – University
• Ribbon Cutting Chair: Heather McCarley, AC Hotel Tuscaloosa
• Corporate Chaplain Co-Chairs: Daniel Barnett, RTR Pro Entertainment; Romel Gibson, Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa
• Business After Hours Chair: Rina Hughes, C&C Logistics
• Attendance Chair: Paula Lopez, City of Tuscaloosa
• Mentor Advisors: Tera Batayneh, RiverFall Credit Union; Courtney Hudson, Alabama ONE; Jonna Martin, Alabama Credit Union

New Ambassadors joining the program are Tamecisha Abrams, Rausch Homes; Patricia Blondheim, Northport Living Magazine; LeAndra Boyd, Englewood Elementary; Jaime Bratcher, Keller Williams – Tuscaloosa; Sam Carpenter, Ward Scott Morris Architecture; Chelsey Henthorn, Bryant Bank; Berkley Horton, Harwood Real Estate; Tasha McFarley, Veterans Affairs; Neena Palmer, North River Living; William Reese, Lamar Advertising; Emily Safron, City of Tuscaloosa; Kent Schafer, AL Deaf/Blind; Clarissa Strickland, Alabama ONE; Loren Thomley, Keller Williams; Marvin Turner, Choice Salon Suites; Keyani Washington, CHAT Skin + Hair Co.; and Whitney Wells, American Red Cross.

Returning Ambassadors include Chelsea Barton-Kelly, Visit Tuscaloosa; Abigail Brewer, Abi Brewer Fine Art; Kayla Clark, West Alabama Regional Commission; Jaemian Hill, Alabama Credit Union; Jayla Huff Cole, Tuscaloosa County DA’s Office; Anisa Hunter, Bryant Bank; Stormi Porter, The Charm District; Victoria Salazar, Morgan Stanley; Kenneth Washington, Courtyard Marriott Northport; and Ashley R. Wheat, Alabama Blues Project.