Board Members
Leadership that makes a difference

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Ripley County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors includes leaders from the region’s top organizations, from small to large businesses, spanning a wide range of industries. Their volunteer leadership and guidance help make The Ripley County Chamber one of the most influential chambers in Southeastern Indiana, enabling success in activities and initiatives which benefit our membership and the entire region.
A 15-Member Board of Directors govern the Chamber. The Board of Directors meet the second Thursday of each month.
2023 OFFICERS

Brandi Merkel
Executive Director
Ripley County Chamber of Commerce, Versailles

Justin Smith
President
Hummel/Winters Insurance, Milan

Phil Hart
Vice President
Hart Insurance Agency

Wanda Burnett
Secretary
Ripley Publishing Company, Versailles

Sharon Miller
Treasurer
Napoleon State Bank, Osgood
ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS

BJ Myers
Southeastern Indiana REMC, Osgood

David Steen
Pike Lumber Company, Milan

Tena Heller
Ohio Rod Products, Versailles

Amy Thomas
Aesthetic Solutions, Versailles

Rick Pollard
Pollards Bowl and PO’s Pub and Grill, Versailles

Olivia Welch
Woolum Real Estate, Versailles

Matt Cunningham
Total Tech Connection, Batesville

Terri Toops
Reedy Insurance, Seymour

Carrie McNew
Chozen Designs, Versailles

Ron Decker
Digitech/batesvilleonline.com, Batesville

Janae Adams
Civista Bank, Osgood
