What is a Chamber Ambassador?
“The Face of the Chamber”
The Ambassadors are a strong team of Chamber partners dedicated to assisting the Walker County Chamber of Commerce in meeting with prospective members, supporting new business partnerships, and retaining and encouraging current membership. As the public relations arms of the chamber, the Ambassadors strengthen the Chamber’s relationship with its members and the community by providing a solid member-to-member link.
Characteristics of a Chamber Ambassador
- Has an engaging and proactive personality
- Projects a positive image when representing their company and/or the Chamber
- Enjoys having fun in a professional environment
- Has confidence to make personal contact with any Chamber member
- Encourages others to become Chamber members
2026 Ambassadors
Christy Atkins, Climatec Secure Storage
Tammy Farkas, The Altom Group
Ashley Horton, The Huntsville Item
Kim McLerran, Sam Houston State SBDC
Abby Christian, Giddy Up Glamour
Rick Boehning, Tomorrow’s Promise Educational Foundation
Carolyn Miller-Ruiz, Heritage Oak Funeral Home
Marshall Altom, Altom Consulting & Marketing, Inc.
Rob Hipp, Hello Huntsville
Sherri Ballard, Benchmark Home Health
Kaye Boehning M. Ed., Tomorrow's Promise Montessori Schools
Duane Clark, Lonestar Security & Investigations, LLC
Brian Gallagher, Trinity River Authority of Texas
Jonathan Murphy Staff Liaison, Walker County Chamber of Commerce
Missy Haden Staff Liaison, Walker County Chamber of Commerce
Christy Atkins
Ambassador Chair
Climatec Secure Storage
Tammy Farkas
Ambassador Co-Chair
The Altom Group
