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
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