About Us
The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce serves over 700 members of varying sizes in Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Riner, Shawsville, throughout Montgomery County, Virginia, and beyond in the New River Valley.
We are an advocate for our member businesses and serve as a marketing cooperative for each member.
We are an active chamber with programming to support and enhance networking opportunities, while also educating our member businesses.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote a positive environment for the growth and operation of business and education of our members.
Our Core Values
In pursuit of our mission, we will:
- Enhance member success
- Create value for our members
- Build community
- Build and promote integrity
Our Vision
The Chamber's vision is to cultivate a thriving, vibrant, and diverse business community with a balanced and growing economy.
2024 MCCC Board Officers
James Cabler, Chair; Carter Bank & Trust
Reid Broughton, Vice-Chair; SandsAnderson PLC
Terry Vangelos, Treasurer; Pointe West Management
Kelly Kendrick, Membership; First Bank & Trust
Marianne Washington, Member-at-Large; Movement Mortgage
Sarah Tavenner, Member-at-Large; LewisGale Hospital Montgomery
Robyn Jones, Past-Chair; JOBA Studios
2024 MCCC Board of Directors
Kevin Byrd, New River Valley Regional Commission
Deanna Dickerson, Freedom First Credit Union
Emily Gibson, Virginia Tech
Bif Johnson, Hurt & Proffitt
Logan Kessinger, Hampton Inn
Samantha Livesay, Onward NRV
Jenn Majdanik, BAE Systems
Todd Robertson, Stateson Homes, Inc.
Joseph Rogers, Quest Floorcare
Whitney Stokes, VCOM
Jeanne Symanoskie, New River Community College
Scott Wallace, Corning Inc.
Amy Webb, The Blood Connection
2025 Board of Directors Nominees
Below are the names of the 2025 Board of Director nominees that were approved by the Board. Additional candidates can be nominated by petition bearing the genuine signatures of at least ten members in good standing with the Chamber. Such petition shall be filed with the Executive Committee within ten days after notice, ending on October 6th. If no petitions are received within the designated 10 day period the nomination shall be closed, and the nominated slate of candidates shall be elected.
Jenna Phillps – Skyline Bank
Terri Welch – Paint and Fun
Rodney Fultz – Carilion New River Valley Medical Center
Julie McMichael – First Bank & Trust
Mike Velliness – Hurt & Proffitt