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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Ambassadors
TUPELO, Mississippi

Ambassadors Club

The Ambassadors are a prestigious group of individuals from the Community Development Foundation member investors, who volunteer to enhance communication between CDF and its membership.  More importantly, the Ambassadors are a vital link in helping CDF understand the needs of its membership. Ambassadors are required to attend events such as First Friday, Groundbreakings, Ribbon Cuttings, and any other functions in support of the Community Development Foundation. A major benefit of attending Ambassador’s Club meetings is the exchange of ideas and leads within the Ambassador’s Club membership.

For more information on the CDF Ambassador’s Club or to find out how your business can have an Ambassador, please call 662.842.4521 or e-mail jcurlee@cdfms.org.

 

 
MEET OUR 2008-2009 AMBASSADORS

Michael Addison
GoBox
A first year Ambassador, Michael is with Go Box and Southern Home Solutions. He is on the advisory board of the Tupelo Young Professionals, Tupelo Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, and the Lee County Ole Miss Club. Michael serves as membership advisor for ABC and is an active member of the Tupelo Rotary Club.
Lauren Barber
Northeat Mississippi Daily Journal
Lauren is the West Tupelo Advertising Sales representative for the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal. She is involved in the Tupelo Women’[s Club, Lee County Ole Miss Alumni Club, and the Tupelo Young Professionals. This is Lauren’s first year as an Ambassador.
Beverly Bedford
City of Saltillo
Beverly serves as the vice-mayor of the City of Saltillo and is the owner of Honda of Tupelo on Daybrite Drive. She is married to Bill Bedford and has two daughters, Kim and Leisha. The 2007-2008 CDF Ambassador of the Year, Beverly is serving her third year as a CDF Ambassador.
Ann Brazil
Snelling Staffing Services
Ann is the Business Development Manager for Snelling Staffing Services in Tupelo. Beginning her fourth year as an Ambassador, Ann enjoys meeting new friends and businesses through the Ambassador program. Most importantly, she sees it as a wonderful way to promote Tupelo.
Richard Carleton
Mall at Barnes Crossing
Richard is beginning his second year as an Ambassador. He serves as security director for the Mall at Barnes Crossing. He has been in law enforcement for over 32 years, including work with the Tupelo Police Department and the Lee County Sheriff’s Department. Richard is married to Linda Carleton and they have two sons, Richard, plant manager with CDP Signs in Jackson, and Tony, a member of the Lee County Sheriff’s Department, Jail Administration.
Michelle Crowe
Regions Bank
Michelle serves as Business Development Officer and Financial Specialist with Regions Bank in Tupelo. This is Michelle's first year as a CDF Ambassador.
Rusty Curbow
Rite-Kem, Inc.
Rusty works with Rite-Kem, Inc., in the Chemical Division and Metal Finishing Division. He is married to Rachel Curbow and they have two sons, Riley and Robbie. Rusty and his family are involved with the Boy Scouts of America Yocona Area Council. He is serving his first year as a CDF Ambassador.
Scarlett Fyke
Watchful Eye Care Services
Scarlett serves as Director of Watchful Eye Care Services in Tupelo. This is her first year as an Ambassador.
Sue Golmon
Coldwell Banker Tommy Morgan Realtors
Sue is serving her second year as a CDF Ambassador. She is a realtor with Coldwell Banker Tommy Morgan, Inc. Sue is a member of the Northeast Mississippi Board of Realtors, the National Association of Realtors, and she is a graduate of the Realtor Institute.
Julianne Goodwin
Express Employment Professionals
Julianne is the owner of Express Employment Professionals, where she is available to help businesses with their every HR need. Julianne is serving her first year as a CDF Ambassador.
Toby Hedges
Shelter Insurance
An agent with Shelter Insurance, Toby has been a member of the Tupelo community for ten years and has experienced the many benefits of being a CDF member. Toby is serving his first year as a CDF Ambassador.
Waurene Heflin
Crye-Leike Realtors
Waurene is a realtor with Crye-Leike realtors, where her daughter Rhiannon serves as her real estate assistant. She is a member of the multi-million dollar club. Her motto is “make somebody happy today.” She is a member and Sunday school teacher at Calvary Baptist Church and is also a member of the Hospice Auxiliary. This is Waurene’s third year as a CDF Ambassador.
Benjamin Hill
Renasant Bank
A Consumer Relationship Officer with Renasant Bank, Benjamin is serving his first year as a CDF Ambassador.
Mark Hinton
Community Bank
Mark is assistant vice president at Community Bank in Tupelo. He is serving his first year as a CDF Ambassador.
Brandon J. Holloway
M&F Bank
Assistant vice president at M & F Bank, Brandon is serving his first year as an Ambassador for CDF.
Jim Leeper
Southern Diversified Industries, Inc.
Jim serves in a Community Relations capacity with Southern Diversified Industries in Baldwyn, MS. He is married to Patsy and they have two grown children and three granddaughters. This is Jim’s first term as an Ambassador.
Bea Luckett
J. Guyton Group Realty
A native of Tupelo, Bea is a real estate agent with J. Guyton Group Realty. This is her first year as an Ambassador.
Mike Maynard
Weatherall's, Inc.
Mike serves as a sales representative for Weatherall's, Inc. in Tupelo. He is the father of three daughters and has one grandchild. He is a member of Harrisburg Baptist Church and chairman of the Lee County Republican Executive Committee. This is Mike’s fourth year as a CDF Ambassador.
Latesha McElhaney
Kelly Services, Inc.
Serving her first year as an Ambassador, Latesha is the District Manager for Kelly Services in Tupelo. Having relocated from Florida two years previously, Latesha loves Tupelo and has a true passion for helping people find work. A Rotarian, Latesha is married and has a Labradoodle.
Bill McNutt
WLM Insurance, LLC
Bill is the President of WLM Insurance, LLC, and Broker Development Manager for AFLAC. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Tupelo, NAIFA, NAPA, and NAHU. He is also a member of Oak Ridge Christian Church in Tupelo. Bill is serving his second year as an Ambassador.
Paul Mize
BancorpSouth
Serving his first year as an Ambassador, Paul is a loan officer in the commercial and consumer loan departments of BancorpSouth.
Jean Mooneyhan
Mississippi Radio Group
Jean is the promotions director for Mississippi Radio Group in Tupelo. Mississippi Radio Group houses WWMS, WSYE, WZLQ, and WELO radio stations. In this position, Jean coordinates and creates promotions for the radio stations of Mississippi Radio Group. She also coordinates station special events. This is Jean’s third year as a CDF Ambassador
Carolyn Moss
Comfort Inn
General Manager of the Comfort Inn in Tupelo, Carolyn is serving her first year as a CDF Ambassador. She currently serves as Vice President of the Tupelo Inn Keepers Association and is a board member of the Shepherd’s Hands Charity.
Jane Myers
Wiggles & Wags Pet Sitting
Serving her first year as an Ambassador, Jane is the owner/sitter of Wiggles & Wags Pet Sitting, and a member of Pet Sitters International. Originally from Kosciusko, MS, She and her husband Bob have lived in Tupelo over 30 years. Jane and Bob are members of St. Luke United Methodist Church and she volunteers with the Sanctuary Village Shop and the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society.
John Oxford
Renasant Bank
John serves as Director of External Affairs with Renasant Bank. He is an adjunct professor at Itawamba Community College and is on the board of the Tupelo Redevelopment Agency. He is married to the former Emily Black of Tupelo and has a daughter, Maggie. John is in his second year as a CDF Ambassador.
Jan Pannell
Sprint Print
Jan has been with Sprint Print for 16 years. She is married to John Pannell and has two children, John Malcolm and Sallie. She is serving her first year as a CDF Ambassador.
Les Perry
NMMC
Les serves as the Director of Ambassador Services for North Mississippi Medical Center. He is past president of the Tupelo Lions Club and serves on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. Les is serving his second year as a CDF Ambassador.
Amanda Phillips
Key Staff Source
Amanda is the Account Representative with Key Staff Source, Inc. in Tupelo. She is serving her first year as a CDF Ambassador.
Tina Powell
BancorpSouth
Tina serves as Community Involvement Coordinator for BancorpSouth in Tupelo. She is serving her first year as a CDF Ambassador.
Talmadge Ray
J.T. Ray Company
Talmadge works for J.T. Ray Company, which sells, services, and leases office equipment and office solutions. Talmadge is the manager of their North Mississippi office. He is serving his first year as a CDF Ambassador.
Lauren Rhodes
March of Dimes
The division director of the March of Dimes, Lauren is serving her first year as an Ambassador. Originally from Ocean Springs, MS, Lauren has chosen to call Tupelo home.
Barbara Smith
Tupelo Airport Authority
Barbara works at the Tupelo Regional Airport, where she is Director of Marketing and Advertising. This is Barbara’s first year as a member of the CDF Ambassador’s Club.
Connie Snell
My Elegant Clutter
Connie and her two children have been residents of Lee County since 1994. An engineer for 22 years, Connie is now the owner of My Elegant Clutter in Tupelo.
Carey Ann Snyder
WTVA/WLOV/WKDH
Carey serves as Account Executive for WTVA/WLOV/WKDH. The recipient of the 2005-2006 Ambassador of the Year honor, Carey is serving her third term as a CDF Ambassador. She is married to Jeff Snyder and they have a daughter, Alonna.
Bert Sparks
WTVA/WLOV/WKDH
Bert is an account executive with WTVA/WLOV/WKDH in Tupelo. He is married to Meisha Sparks and they have two children, Emmacate and Breanne. Bert is serving his second year as a CDF Ambassador.
Marsha Williams
Williams Transfer & Storage
Marsha serves as human resource manager for Williams Transfer and Storage, a position she has held for fifteen years. She is married to Mike Williams and they have a 21 year old son, Riley Newton, who attends Ole Miss. She is NEWMS graduate and a member of The Orchard. Marsha is serving her third year as a CDF Ambassador.

 

 

 

 


 
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