Ambassadors Committee

The Ambassadors Committee is the Chamber’s largest committee. Its members represent the Chamber at ribbon cuttings and Business After Hours events. This Committee promotes business in Carbondale in various ways.

The Ambassadors Committee is active in Chamber of Commerce event planning. These events include: Annual Banquet, Fun Day Golf Scramble, and other special events. Currently, the Ambassadors Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month at noon at the Chamber office. Other meetings are scheduled as needed according to events. 

  • The Annual Banquet awards banquet is typically the second Friday in February.
  • Fun Day Golf Scramble is the annual golf outing on the first Friday of June. 

Ambassadors Committee 2012

Jan Payne, Payne, Gaertner & Associates 

Larry Edgarton , Edgarton Construction

Kevin Beavers, 1st Bank & Trust Co. of Murphysboro

Todd Darnstaedt, Today's Technology Auto Repair

Angela Povolish, FMGR

Jennifer Olson, Old National Bank

Kelli Wood, Edward Jones

Jason Sigler, Mayer Networks

Shane Carsrud, Old National Bank

Tony Stearns, Extra Help

Brad Blumenstock, Country Financial

Alesia Patterson, Wells Fargo Advisors

Melissa Lewis, MidCountry Bank

Jennifer Marquard-Gutierrez