Chamber Leadership
The Panola County Chamber of Commerce Board provides strategic leadership to guide the organization’s work, support its mission, and advance economic growth throughout the community.
Chamber Executive Board
2025
Chairman – John Albers
First Vice Chairman – Wesley King
Second Vice Chairman – Michael Newman
Treasurer – David Murphy
Past Chairman – Cameron Phillips
Chamber Staff
Keri Perot Vance
Executive Director
Anita Cline
Administrative Assistant
Board of Directors
Pictured above are: Keri Perot-Vance, Cameron Phillips, Justin Rodriguez, Jarrod Bitters, Sameatra Wells, Jerry Hanszen, Jonas Hollins, Jr. Traci Travis, Michael Newman, Carlton Shamburger, Darin West, Jared Smith, Lin Joffrion, Meredith Shamburger, Shelbea Comer, Steve Williams, Karen Peterson, John Albers.Â
2025 Board Members
Carlton Shamburger
Anthony Edwards
Ashley Brewster
Maria Hernandez
Renea Davidson
Justin Rodriguez
Karen Peterson
John Albers
Shelbea Comer
Wesley King
Michael Newman
Traci Travis
Sameatra Wells
Darin West
Barbara Cordell
Jonas Hollins, Jr.
Jared Smith
Meredith Shamburger
Ex Officio w/Vote
Rodger McLane
Panola County Judge
Steve Williams
City of Carthage Manager
Lin Joffrion
City of Carthage Mayor
Cindy Deloney
Carthage Main Street Manager
Jarrod Bitter
Carthage ISD Superintendent
Clarissa Moon
Panola County Extension Agent
Dr. Jessica Pace
Panola College President
Devin Tate
Beckville ISD Superintendent
Todd Greer
Gary ISD Superintendent
Jerry Hanszen
KGAS Radio Owner
Jean Thomas
Ambassador President
Sammy Peace
PCFWD#1
Teresa Griffin
PCGWCD
Tommie Ritter Smith
TCMHOF
Cliff Todd
Oil & Gas
Charles Worley
Panola Schools