Temple Chamber of Commerce Announces 2024 Board of Directors

​The Temple Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2024 Board of Directors and Officers, including three new members.
 
Kayla Landeros of West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry, P.C. will serve as Chair of the Board, succeeding Robert Jones of Cadence Bank. Ken Reeves of Performance Foodservice Group has been named First Vice-Chair.
 
The 2024 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.
 
Dave Hedge of the Temple Daily Telegram will serve as Treasurer. Other Officers for the 2024 Board of Directors are Shannon Gowan of the Ronald McDonald House Charities, 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 three new Board of Directors, serving a three-year term that began on January 1, 2024, are Mike Dent of Wings Pizza ‘N Things, Dave Hedge of the Temple Daily Telegram, and Jacob Rodriguez of Dapper and Dashin’ Salon & Shop.
 
"Chamber Board Members share a commitment to fostering an environment where every business can thrive," stated Whitney Theriot, Interim President of the Temple Chamber. "We're excited about expanding on the strengths from the previous year, and the Board's collective experience is instrumental. Our focus remains on advocating for the community by preserving, protecting, and promoting a business-friendly environment."

Kayla Landeros | 2024 Chair | West, Webb, Allbritton & Gentry P.C.

Ken Reeves | First Vice Chair | Performance Foodservice Group

Robert Jones | Past Chair | Cadence Bank

The 2024 Temple Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors:
Robert H. Beamon | A New Day Fellowship Church
Adrian Cannady (Ex-Officio) | Temple Economic Development Corporation
Mike Dent | Wings Pizza ‘N Things
Shannon Gowan* | Ronald McDonald House Charities
Claire Hartman | First Community Title
Dave Hedge* | Temple Daily Telegram
Dell Ingram-Walker | McLane Children's Baylor Scott & White Medical Center
Robert Jones* | Cadence Bank
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
Ken Reeves* | Performance Foodservice Group
Jacob Rodriguez | Dapper & Dashin' Salon and Shop
Casey Simpson | Oncor Electric Delivery
Chris Smith | McLane Group
Mark Woodford | Polar Texas Bottling
*Indicates Executive Board Member