Business Plan
Strategic Planning & Special Events
Chair: Honorable Stephen Mason, Mas-Tek Engineering
Goal is to develop a strategic plan for the chamber to span at least the next three years. Strategic plan should represent activities and strategies that result in achievement of the mission, improved member benefit and financial health of the organization.
Special events objectives are to present functions that are successful fundraising activities as well creating additional networking and marketing opportunities for members.
Strategic Planning & Special Event Initiatives:
Program of Work Honorable Stephen Mason
Golf Classic Tom Kennedy
Gala & Auction Rick & Jamie Gatto
Taste of Cedar Hill & Business Expo Michael Lemmon & Jason Divis
Education Development Council
Board Vice-Chair: Jonathan Davis, Methodist Charlton Medical Center
The Education Development Council goal is to unite the life skills of Chamber Members and
carry them into the school system to equip students to prepare themselves for a future in the
marketplace.
Education Development Initiatives:
Texas Scholars Jill Heyerdahl
Business Development Council
Board Vice Chair: Tom Kennedy, ProForma A-Z Specialties
The Business Development Council goal is to help business in Cedar Hill connect, expand and stay informed on the issues that face today’s business leaders, locally and state wide.
Business Development Initiatives:
Competitive Edge
Government Affairs David Vedral
Networking Opportunities:
Coffee & Connections Linda Dean
Last Monday Linda Dean
Chamber Night Out Denise King
Membership Development Council
Board Vice Chair: Maranda Auzenne, Uptown Village at Cedar Hill
The Membership Development Council goal is to facilitate quick and sustaining engagement of Chamber Members through events, networking opportunities and education as well as identify and provide quick connection opportunities for potential members.
Membership Development Initiatives:
Ambassador Program Amber Hatley
Member Retention April Soria
New Member Recruitment
New Member Orientation Michaela Dollar
Operations Council
Board Past Chair: Dr. Kirtland Speaks, Expressions Chiropractic & Rehab
The goal is to assess and update the facility and technology needs of the Chamber; to organize and label all procedures and documents which comply with the bylaws, federal, state and local regulations; to evaluate and optimize all financial procedures and document them in a format of procedures which comply with the bylaws, federal, state and local regulations
Facility Initiatives:
Facility Updates & Improvements: Dr. Kirt Speaks and Dr. Mike Williams
Technology Initiatives:
Assess and update the technology needs Dr. Kirt Speaks
Business Operation Initiatives:
Organize & document business procedures Shelia Hood
Financial Operation Incentives:
Organize & document financial procedures Treasurer: Michael Lemmon
Best Southwest Board
Six representatives appointed to serve the BSW Organization, terms rotate and are assigned at various time limits.
Board Members
Chamber Board Chair Steve Mason Jan 2011 – Dec 2012
Chamber Board Chair Elect Tom Kennedy Current – Dec 2012
Chamber Board Member Jonathan Davis Current – Dec 2011
Chamber President Amanda Skinner Standing Position
CH City Councilman Chris Parvin Standing Position
CH Economic Development Allison Thompson Standing Position
Leadership Southwest Board
Three representatives appointed to serve the LSW Organization, terms rotate and are assigned at three year time limits.
Board Members
Executive Board Representative Maranda Auzenne Current – June 2013
Membership Representative Michaela Dollar Current – June 2014
Membership Representative Mike Anguiano Current – June 2012
