The mission of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce is to improve the business environment in order to promote the economic well-being and quality of life for all citizens in Tyler and Smith County. Listed below are the 2009-2010 committees of the Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce and Tyler Convention & Visitors Bureau charged with accomplishing your Chambers mission.

If you are interested in joining one of these committees, please complete and submit the request form at the bottom of this page.

AREA DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CHAIRMAN: VICKI SORRELL)

AVIATION COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: JOE JONES
Aggressively promotes the improvement, maintenance and expansion of transportation.

GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: MARY ELIZABETH JACKSON
Work closely with governmental officials to achieve the mission, goals and objectives of the Chamber.

SURFACE TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: GARY HALBROOKS
CO-CHAIR: ALLEN ROSS
Aggressively promote the improvement, maintenance and expansion of ground transportation.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL (CHAIRMAN: JERRY WOLVERTON)

EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: BILL BURGDORF
Supports the development of quality education and training opportunities in our area

MEDICAL COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: JUNE CHEATHAM
CO-CHAIR: GEORGE ROBERTS
Promotes and supports the medical industry in Tyler/Smith County.

SENIOR RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: DEBBIE ISHAM
Develops a marketing plan to attract retirees and utilize the talents of retired citizens in Smith County to carry out the mission of the Chamber.

TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: BETH WOMACK
CO-CHAIR: LARRY CAGLE
Addresses the growth of technology, telecommunications, and biotechnology in the Tyler area.

HISPANIC BUSINESS SERVICES OFFICE (DIRECTOR: PRICE ARREDONDO)

HISPANIC BUSINESS ALLIANCE COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: WALTER WILHELMI
Assists new and growing Hispanic businesses with planning and growth strategies.

CONVENTIONS AND VISITORS BUREAU (CHAIRMAN: BRIAN MCCALLA)

TOURISM COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: ROBERT OWEN
Attracts tourists by sponsoring and encouraging new events in Tyler/Smith County.

SPORTYLER COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN: HOWARD PATTERSON
Attracts sporting events and tourists to Tyler.

CHAMBER COMMITTEE REQUEST FORM

1	Complete some information about yourself (* required fields)

Full Name	*
Company
Address	*
City	*
State	*
Zip	*
Phone	*
Fax
Email	*

Are you currently a Chamber member?	*	Yes, my company is a member -if yes, include company name above Yes, membership is in my name No, I am not a member

2	Pick your Committee(s) you want to join: [REQUIRED!]

Which Committee are you most interested in joining?
If you want to join a second Committee, which would be your choice?
If you want to join a third Committee, which would be your choice?

3	Review your information and click the 'Submit' button below