2023 Board of Directors Announcement

The Temple Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2023 Board of Directors and Officers, including four new members.
 
Robert Jones of Cadence Bank will serve as Chair of the Board, succeeding Gayle Kiger of News Channel 6 KCEN TV. Kayla Landeros of West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, P.C. has been named First Vice-Chair.
 
The 2023 Board of Directors will focus on critical issues for the Temple Chamber of Commerce membership and business community, including providing valuable resources for member businesses, keeping members informed, connected, and prosperous, advancing community excellence, and maintaining organizational sustainability.
 
Bo Harvey of Treno Pizzeria & Taproom will continue to serve as Treasurer. Other Officers for the 2023 Board of Directors are Gayle Kiger of News Channel 6 KCEN TV, Immediate Past Chair; Claire Hartman of First Community Title, Vice-Chair of Organization Improvement; Mike Pilkington of Bell Contractors, Vice-Chair of Governmental Affairs; Kim Langston of 3 Texans Winery & Vineyard, Vice-Chair of Membership Services; and Dr. Christy Ponce of Temple College, Vice-Chair of Business and Community Development.
 
The four joining the Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2023, are Natascha Bates, H-E-B Temple #182, Dell Ingram-Walker, McLane Children's Baylor Scott & White Medical Center, H.B. Macey, Perry Office Plus, and Mark Woodford of Polar Texas Bottling.
 
“Business leaders who agree to serve on the Chamber Board share a commitment to creating an environment where all can thrive,” said Rod Henry, President, and CEO of the Temple Chamber. “We will continue to build upon the strength of the previous year, with the knowledge and experience our Board provides of particular value in continuing to effectively lead to preserve, protect, and promote a business-friendly environment.”

The 2023 Temple Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors:
Natascha Bates | H-E-B Temple #182
Robert H. Beamon | A New Day Fellowship Church
Adrian Cannady (Ex-Officio) | Temple Economic Development Corporation
Shannon Gowan | Ronald McDonald House
Claire Hartman* | First Community Title
Bo Harvey* | Treno Pizzeria & Taproom
Dell Ingram-Walker | McLane Children's Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Robert Jones* | Cadence Bank
Gayle Kiger* | News Channel 6 KCEN TV
Rick Kasberg | KPA Engineers
Kayla Landeros* | West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, P.C.
Kim Langston* | 3 Texans Winery & Vineyard
H.B. Macey | Perry Office Plus
Dr. Bobby Ott | Temple ISD
Mike Pilkington* | Bell Contractors
Dr. Christy Ponce* | Temple College
Casey Simpson | Oncor Electric Delivery
Chris Smith | McLane Group
Mark Woodford | Polar Texas Bottling
*Indicates Executive Board Member