Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce board members voted Jennifer McClung as the organization’s next president in July.
McClung is appointed to the post of president, having previously served as Chamber chairman’s vice president. The post was made vacant after Mellisa King was named the next executive director.
“I am so thankful to have the chance to fulfill the vision that the Chamber has for the community. I’m also excited for the opportunity to serve the same community which helped and loved my loved ones and family over the decades,” McClung said.
The terms of Chamber presidents usually run for a year. But, due to taking on the position earlier, McClung will actually serve for the remainder of a year and one-half years.
“We are extremely excited to see Jennifer to take over to take over as president. She has been extremely involved in everything the board has been involved in and has been an outstanding vice president,” King said.
She said that it’s an honor to be a part of the AACC as the next president.
“From Rotary Club to the Andalusia Historical Society, to taking part in numerous events around Andalusia I’ve been very involved within the community throughout the many years. Each event provides an opportunity to not only showcase the city, but also to provide memorable experiences for all its citizens, paving the way for growth in the future. Being able to assist people in the City of Andalusia in a greater capacity is a true blessing.”
McClung believes Andalusia is an ideal location to be a resident and a worker.
“When it boils on it,” the members of this community make up the soul and heart of the community. I am proud of all the people and groups that join forces to help us support our Chamber and the events we host. If you are a lover of the area you reside, you want to get more involved and contribute to anything and everything that helps the community flourish,” she said.
She outlined two objectives she hopes to achieve during her time as president.
“I want to discover ways to help promote, empower and expand the business community in general. I’d like to organize and continuously improve events such as Candyland and July Jamz the Chamber’s annual golf tournament Lunch and Learns, and Business After Hours to maximize benefits for our Chamber members.”
McClung is thrilled to begin the next chapter in her commitment to her community.
“It’s vital that we establish an interaction between the business and the community to allow the community to grow. I am thrilled to work in close collaboration with Mellisa as well as Maggie. I believe they are great at as representatives for their local Chamber of Commerce. I think that because of our participation in the community, we will certainly help the Chamber to grow,” she said.
McClung is employed by CDG, Inc. and has been working for areas of Marketing and Business Development areas for more than 18 years. An 1998 Andalusia High School graduate, her graduation at Troy University with her bachelor’s degree in Marketing. Her husband is Phillip McClung, and they have one child together, Cadie. They are members of the Carolina Baptist Church, where she is on the Carolina Cemetery Committee.
Her other responsibilities for the community include being co-chair of the Covington county representative to the Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance (ACPA) secretary and past president of the Andalusia Rotary Club, a board member of Camp ASCCA (Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults) as well as an active part of the Andalusia Historical Society.
The Chamber board will fill the vacancy of vice-president in the near term.
The Andalusia Area Chamber of Commerce is located at 700 River Falls Street in Andalusia. For more information, visit andalusiachamber.com or call 334-222-2030.
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