Who is eligible for services

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How to access programs

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What services are free

Many programs operate on sliding fee scales based on income, while others are provided at no cost to eligible participants. Specific fee structures vary by program type and funding sources supporting service delivery.

How the organization is funded

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Montgomery Area Chamber Of Commerce

Montgomery, AL · Founded 1945

Leading business organization driving economic development in Alabama's capital

Primary audience

Community Members

Work area

Social Services

Topic

Community Support

Contact

Anna Buckalew

Website Contact

About Organization

Regional chamber of commerce advancing business interests and economic growth in Montgomery and surrounding areas. Based in Montgomery, AL, the organization supports business development, workforce initiatives, and community prosperity. The chamber reported $2.5 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$7.9M

+16.9% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$7.3M

+5.9% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$4.2M

+16.3% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

+0% vs 2022

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2023	$7,879,514	$7,262,204	$4,202,020	39
2022	$6,740,001	$6,859,079	$3,614,308	39
2020	$5,326,533	$5,606,729	$2,669,242	44
2019	$6,843,323	$6,776,195	$2,959,064	47
2018	$6,650,153	$6,476,468	$2,833,273	49

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Assess Needs

Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning
02

Design Programs

Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes
03

Deliver Services

Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners
04

Evaluate Impact

Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Montgomery Area Chamber Of Commerce

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Anna B. Buckalew President & CEO

Darrell Summerlin Director, Facilities

Caleb Goodwyn

Charisse Stokes Executive Director

Ron Simmons Chief Destination Officer

Aquan Robinson Director, Sales

Joy Randolph Manager

Megan E. Carlisle

Courtney Mason

Cassandra Wright

Specialist, Visitor Experience

Stephanie Davis

Sheron J. Rose Executive Vice President

Greta Locke

Brittany Willis

Lynn D. Norton

Natalie Story

Milestones

1945

Organization Founded

1945

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2023

Continued Operations

2023

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Liston Eddins Director

Industrial Development Board of the City 0f Montgomery

Al Burse Director 1.00 hrs/week

Alex Bumpers Director 1.00 hrs/week

Andre Howard Director 1.00 hrs/week

Barrie Harmon Director 1.00 hrs/week

Bob Parker Director 1.00 hrs/week

Bob Ramsey Director 1.00 hrs/week

Carl Barker Director 1.00 hrs/week

Col Ryan Richardson Director 1.00 hrs/week

Darrell Bollier Director 1.00 hrs/week

David Reed Director 1.00 hrs/week

Doug Singleton Director 1.00 hrs/week

Dr Ashley McIntyre Director 1.00 hrs/week

Dr Kemba Chambers Director 1.00 hrs/week

Dr Melvin Brown Director 1.00 hrs/week

Eric Sloan Director 1.00 hrs/week

Eui Sung Kim Ernie Director 1.00 hrs/week

Frank Yarnell Director 1.00 hrs/week

Gary Cobbs Director 1.00 hrs/week

Helenor Bell Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jerry Kyser Director 1.00 hrs/week

Jimmy Lowder Director 1.00 hrs/week

Joe Perkins Director 1.00 hrs/week

Joe Riley Director 1.00 hrs/week

John Anzalone Director 1.00 hrs/week

John Fendley Director 1.00 hrs/week

John Mazyck Director 1.00 hrs/week

Joshua Blades Director 1.00 hrs/week

Joshua Vick Director 1.00 hrs/week

Leslie Sanders Director 1.00 hrs/week

Lori David Boone Director 1.00 hrs/week

Lt Gen Andrea Tullos Director 1.00 hrs/week

Mac Caddell Director 1.00 hrs/week

Margaret Nekic Director 1.00 hrs/week

Martin Head Director 1.00 hrs/week

Michael Dunn Director 1.00 hrs/week

Nicholas Willis Director 1.00 hrs/week

Orlando Cannon Director 1.00 hrs/week

Paul Pinyan Director 1.00 hrs/week

Pete Knight Director 1.00 hrs/week

Quintin Hawkins Director 1.00 hrs/week

Ray White Director 1.00 hrs/week

Richard Hanan Director 1.00 hrs/week

Robert Birmingham Director 1.00 hrs/week

Robert Gilpin Director 1.00 hrs/week

Russ Tyner Director 1.00 hrs/week

Sandy Coaker Director 1.00 hrs/week

Sharon Ross Director 1.00 hrs/week

Stephanie Bryan Director 1.00 hrs/week

Tammy Knight Fleming Director 1.00 hrs/week

Tod Etheredge Director 1.00 hrs/week

Tom Methvin Director 1.00 hrs/week

Troy Maxwell Director 1.00 hrs/week

Vince Perez Director 1.00 hrs/week

Virginia Whitfield Director 1.00 hrs/week

Quentin Riggins, Vice Chairman Board Member

R. Gary Harrison, Chairman-Elect Dixie Electric Cooperative

Anna B. Buckalew, President & CEO Montgomery Regional Chamber

Stacia Robinson, Immediate Past Chairman Board Member

Caryn C. Hughes, Vice Chairman Board Member

Alan Alexander Board Member

Owen W. Aronov Board Member

G. Carlton Barker Board Member

William Bloom, III Board Member

LaBarron Boone Board Member

Ronnie Brown Board Member

Cedric T. Campbell Regional Vice President

Greg D. Cochran Board Member

Eugene Crane Board Member

William Crum Board Member

Gilbert F. Darrington Board Member

Terry G. Davis Managing Member

Helena Duncan Board Member

Mike Dunn Board Member

Keary Foster Owner/President

Michael Gallops Agency President

Allison Garrett Burkville Site Leader

Barrie H. Harmon III Founder & CEO

Dr. Mitchell Henry Board Member

AJ Hernandez Board Member

Rashard Howard Director of Business Development

Loyd L. Jenkins, III Board Member

Jake Kyser Owner

Dr. Anthony Leigh Board Member

Felicia Long Shareholder

James K. Lowder Chairman

Keith Martin Board Member

Jim Massey, III Board Member

Mark Rader HMMA CEO & President

Honorable Steven L. Reed Mayor

Dr. Quinton T. Ross, Jr. President

Ray Roton Board Member

James Sanford Chairman

Keela Seawright Global Accounts Director

Peter Selman Board Member

Brad Shaw CEO / Vico

J. Mark Snead Board Member

Dr. Carl Stockton Chancellor

Henry Thornton Community Development Regional Manager

Ruby T. Tuck Board Member

Jason Walker President

Monica Whiting Board Member

Steve Wood Vice President, Southern Pine Division

Josie Young President

Alvin F. Burse Board Member

Maj Gen David K. Pritchett Board Member

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.7M

Highest Paid

$331K

Anna Buckalew

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Anna Buckalew	President/Ce	$314,407	$16,636	$331,043	40
Ellen Mcnair	Vice Preside	$245,345	$15,937	$261,282	40
Sheron Rose	Vice Preside	$227,241	$13,937	$241,178	40
Patsy Guy	CFO	$218,556	$13,839	$232,395	40
Ronald Simmons	Chief Office	$176,314	$14,878	$191,192	40
Paul Redhead	Vice Preside	$140,370	$9,124	$149,494	40
Shelby Stringfellow	Vice Preside	$119,464	$20,956	$140,420	40
Scott Rizer	Chief Office	$134,000	$1,300	$135,300	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Anna Buckalew	President/Ce	$309,047	$15,761	$324,808	40
Ellen Mcnair	Vice Preside	$237,480	$14,532	$252,012	40
Sheron Rose	Vice Preside	$210,000	$12,896	$222,896	40
Patsy Guy	CFO	$200,000	$12,124	$212,124	40
Ronald Simmons	Key Employee	$143,333	$12,483	$155,816	40
Shelby Stringfellow	Vice Preside	$134,000	$19,758	$153,758	40
Paul Redhead	Vice Preside	$139,500	$8,635	$148,135	40
Lara Wilson	Key Employee	$128,750	$7,266	$136,016	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Anna Buckalew	President/Ce	$267,646	$5,898	$273,544	40
Ellen Mcnair	Vice Preside	$198,078	$5,223	$203,301	40
Sheron Rose	Vice Preside	$172,500	$3,593	$176,093	40
Patsy Guy	CFO	$149,050	$3,904	$152,954	40
Trent Edwards	Vice Preside	$150,000	$630	$150,630	40
Dawn Hathcock	Vice Preside	$143,140	$1,814	$144,954	40
Lora Mcclendon	Vice Preside	$140,000	$3,285	$143,285	40
Paul Redhead	Vice Preside	$129,000	$2,759	$131,759	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Anna Buckalew	President	$238,250	$19,554	$257,804	40
Ellen Mcnair	Senior VP	$201,500	$17,744	$219,244	40
Randall George	Past Preside	$191,125	$5,972	$197,097	40
Sheron Rose	Vice Preside	$168,000	$12,334	$180,334	40
Dawn Hathcock	Vice Preside	$153,000	$6,414	$159,414	40
Patsy Guy	Vice Preside	$142,500	$11,817	$154,317	40
Joe Greene	Vice Preside	$130,300	$11,286	$141,586	40
Paul Redhead	Vice Preside	$125,000	$5,301	$130,301	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Randall George	President	$337,708	$22,192	$359,900	40
Anna Buckalew	President	$208,368	$13,694	$222,062	40
Ellen Mcnair	Senior VP	$197,150	$16,451	$213,601	40
Sheron Rose	Vice Preside	$152,413	$12,231	$164,644	40
Dawn Hathcock	Vice Preside	$142,622	$6,611	$149,233	40
Patsy Guy	Vice Preside	$135,537	$11,814	$147,351	40
Joe Greene	Vice Preside	$123,320	$11,389	$134,709	40
Paul Redhead	Vice Preside	$121,870	$5,201	$127,071	40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$570K

Total Forgiven

$572K

100% forgiven

Jobs Retained

Loan Details 1 loan

$569,610

Forgiven

Forgiven: $572,268 100%

Approved Jan 23, 2021

Lender River Bank & Trust

Jobs Reported 40

Forgiven On Jul 14, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying

1 Registrations

1 Client

Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 1 total

Montgomery Area Chamber Of Commerce

1 filing

Self

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with Montgomery Area Chamber Of Commerce

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(334) 834-5200

Social

Visit Website

600 South Court Street Montgomery, AL 36104

Montgomery Area Chamber Of Commerce

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Assess Needs

Design Programs

Deliver Services

Evaluate Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Core Programs

Outreach Services

Resource Development

Team & Leadership

Anna Buckalew

Patsy Guy

Ronald Simmons

Scott Rizer

Ellen McNair

Sheron Rose

Paul Redhead

Shelby Stringfellow

Caryn Hughes

Cedric Campbell

Dough Thiessen

Dr Brian Gary

Dr David Thrasher

Dr Lakeshia Thomas

Dr Louis Lambiase

Gary Harrison

Greg Cochran

Hal Bloom

J Kyle Drumwright

Jim Buckalew

John Yelverton

Keary Foster

Labarron Boone

Mark Bunting

Mark Snead

Robert Birmingham

Sam Martin

Stacia Robinson

Steven Reed

Tony Anderson

Wayne Allen

Montgomery Chamber of Commerce

Anna B. Buckalew President & CEO

Darrell Summerlin Director, Facilities

Caleb Goodwyn

Charisse Stokes Executive Director

Ron Simmons Chief Destination Officer

Aquan Robinson Director, Sales

Joy Randolph Manager

Megan E. Carlisle

Courtney Mason

Cassandra Wright

Specialist, Visitor Experience

Stephanie Davis

Sheron J. Rose Executive Vice President

Greta Locke

Brittany Willis

Lynn D. Norton

Natalie Story

Milestones

Organization Founded

Program Expansion

Continued Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Loan Details 1 loan

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Lobbying Activity

Clients 1 total

Contact

Email

Phone

Social