Committees

Governmental Affairs Committee
Chair: Smittee Root

The Chamber’s Governmental Affairs committee encourages members to actively participate in appointed and elected positions to city, county, and state positions.

If you are interested in serving on boards and commissions at the State or local level, please see the following information with links to procedures to apply.

State of Texas appointments: https://gov.texas.gov/organization/appointments

The City of Tyler Boards and Commissions: https://www.cityoftyler.org/government/departments/city-clerk/boards-commissions/regular-boards

Smith County Boards and Commissions: https://www.smith-county.com/government/about/boards-and-commissions

The City of Whitehouse Boards and Commissions: https://www.whitehousetx.org/DocumentCenter/View/68/Board--Commission-Application-FormPDF

The City of Lindale Boards and Commissions: https://www.lindaletx.gov/192/Boards-Commissions

The City of Bullard Boards and Commissions: https://www.bullardtexas.net/226/Boards-Commissions

Transportation Committee
Chair: Stephen Flournoy

Aggressively promotes the improvement, maintenance and expansion of ground and air transportation

Energy Committee
Chair: Claude Figueroa

Promotes the growth of the oil and gas sector

Veterans Committee
Chair: Jackie Clay-Robertson

Provides support for expanding the visibility of Veterans and Veteran owned businesses, addressing community related Veteran issues, helping economic growth of the community and focus on legislation

Recruit and maintain membership between the Chamber and the community

Workforce Development Committee
Chair: Ashlea Wilson

Supports  the development of quality education and training opportunities in our area.

Medical Committee
Chair: Jess Mowery

Promotes and supports the medical industry in the Tyler/Smith County Area

Senior Resources Committee
Chair: LaVera Johnson

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
Chair: Carlos Renteria

Addresses the growth of technology, telecommunications, biotechnology in the Tyler Area.

Supports the growth and engagement of emerging leaders in the Tyler area by offering young professionals the opportunity to connect, grow, and lead.

Assists new and growing Hispanic businesses with planning and growth strategies

Visit Tyler Travel and Tourism Alliance
Chair: Pat Stacey

Provides updates on what is happening with Visit Tyler, including sharing research on visitors, upcoming special events, and ways you may get involved.

SPORTyler Committee
Chair: Jess Mowery

Attracts sporting events and tourists to Tyler