Ambassadors

Ambassadors are knowledgeable volunteers serving in a year-round effort as the customer service representatives of the Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and acting as a conduit between the Chamber staff and members.

Volunteers aid the Chamber with membership retention by making personal calls to member key contacts. Volunteers encourage members to become involved in the Chamber, and assist members in learning more about the Chamber. Ambassadors will inform and receive feedback on Chamber activities and programs.

Additional activities include serving as greeters at Business After Hours and monthly luncheons, as well as attending ribbon cuttings/grand openings.

Click here to download an Ambassador application.

2009-10 Ambassadors:

Renee Aguiare
Hendersonville Medical Center

Renee serves as Occupational Medicine director for Hendersonville Medical Center and has 20 years experience in the occupational healthcare industry.  She and her family evacuated New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina and settled in Hendersonville joining the HMC staff in 2008.  HMC has served the community for 30 years.  The hospital boasts a medical staff of more than 250 physicians representing more than 30 medical specialties.  Some services include outpatient surgery, rehabilitation, diagnostics and inpatient medical services.  Hendersonville Medical Center remains Sumner County's only accredited chest pain center.

Samantha Barnett
Sesler Nationwide Agency

Samantha Ford Barnett is an Associate Insurance Agent of the Sesler Nationwide Agency. She joined Cheryl’s team in the fall of 2007. Samantha’s previous experience was 16 years of management and customer service. She is licensed by the State of Tennessee as an insurance producer. The Sesler Agency is a full service property and casualty insurance agency serving our community for over 17 years. Samantha is a 14-year Sumner County resident married to Matthew “Shay” Barnett. They have three sons, Mark, Ryan and Kaleb. She and her family enjoy boating and water sports on Old Hickory Lake.

Deric Boileau
EarthWise! Pest Solutions

As the owner of EARTHWISE! Pest Solutions, Deric Boileau utilizes a career of experiences spanning over 16+years. EarthWise! focuses on providing environmentally conscious products and methods to properly rid homes and businesses of pests. It is Deric’s wish to use this forum as an opportunity to further the whole environmental preservation agenda, getting the message out that everyone plays a role no matter how big or small it may seem. Using EarthWise! is a great way to contribute to this movement effortlessly, and fulfill a personal and business goal of Deric’s. Put your pests and earth’s best in his hands!

Therese Casler
Verble Estate Preservation & Advisors, LLC

Therese Casler, CSA, is a case manager with Verble Estate Preservation & Advisors, LLC which specializes in legal, financial and case management assessments, estate preservation and Medicaid qualifications for nursing home.  Therese has six children and two granddaughters and is active in church through her work in Haiti and as parish council chairperson.  She serves on a number of boards including Senior Citizens of Hendersonville, Inc, and Hendersonville Lakeside Rotary.  Her passion for seniors shows when assisting them and their families buffer the winds of change. Therese works in Brentwood, but likes to stay connected to Hendersonville through the Chamber.

Jenn Cook
Hardee Accounting

Jenn graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Accounting.  She began her accounting work with Hardee Accounting in 2004, making partner in three years.  She obtained her certified public accountant license in 2007.  Chairing the morning Leads Exchange for the Hendersonville Chamber, Jenn is very active in local networking.  Jenn provides timely, knowledgeable, and professional payroll, bookkeeping, and tax services.  She enjoys working with established and new small business owners on their path to building their company.  She lives in Robertson County with her husband, Gavin.

Dean Germain
Reliant Realty

Dean Germain is a marketing director, sales manager, and team lead for Reliant Realty.  He joined Reliant realty in the fall of 2008 and has been in the housing/finance industry since 2002.  Dean has been a resident of Sumner County since January of 2006.  He looks to provide his customers with an informed, honest, and enjoyable home purchase.  He became an ambassador to help promote the growth of the Hendersonville community and to help businesses become more involved in the community.

Kevin Gillingham
Safe Harbor Insurance

Kevin Gillingham, CSA has been in the insurance business for 22 years and is the owner of Safe Harbor Insurance in Hendersonville, an independent agency handling all lines of health and life insurance, specializing in the Medicare market. He has received numerous awards including Leading General Agent in 1994, Leading General Agency 1996, Presidential Club and Cabinet 1993, 1994, 1995. He received his Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) designation in 2001.  Kevin has been married to his wonderful wife Theresa for 28 years and they have a beautiful daughter Melanie, who is in her 2nd year of college at Volunteer State.

Dr. Jason Hulme
Active Spins and Joint Center

Dr. Jason Hulme is the Chiropractic Physician at Active Spine and Joint Center. He graduated from Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO. As a native of Hendersonville, TN he is proud to be serving his community by offering a new level of healthcare. He continues to train extensively and has hundreds of logged hours in extra-curricular seminars, lectures, and research. He offers an evidence-based, integrated approach to patient healthcare with customized treatment plans tailored to each patient.  He loves what he does and this reflects in the attention, care and results he provides each patient. At ASJC, our goal is Results. No Excuses.

Dr. Megan Johnson
The Family Wellness Connection

Dr. Megan Johnson is a 2007 graduate of Logan College of Chiropractic in St. Louis, MO.  Along with her Doctorate of Chiropractic, she holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Human Biology from Logan College and Exercise Science from UT, Knoxville.  She is a 1999 graduate of Hendersonville High School.  Dr. Megan’s goals are to educate parents and the community about women’s health, pregnancy, and pediatrics, focusing on chiropractic care and other natural treatment options.  She just opened The Family Wellness Connection, located in the Carrier Chiropractic Clinic on Indian Lake Rd. At her office, “Chiropractic care is a family affair!”

Elisa Jones
Clearview Financial Group LLC

Elisa’s financial background began with obtaining a Bachelors of Science Degree in Finance from Alabama A&M University. Afterwards, she completed a Masters of Business Administration at Tennessee State University. “Helping clients live financially comfortable lives,” is what Elisa Jones believes to be her calling. Her areas of specialization include fee-based planning and consulting. The market focus for Elisa would include individuals who are interested in no-load investment platforms as well as those individuals expecting to retire within 5 years. One fact she wants her prospective clients to know is, “I am looking for clients that are prepared for a life long relationship.”

Michele Owens
GreenBank

Michele Owens has been with GreenBank for nine years. Michele is the Branch Manager of the Indian Lake Branch. She is committed to providing superior customer service and understands that successful businesses form a close relationship with their bank officer. She can facilitate your every banking need such as business checking, merchant services, remote deposit and credit lines to name a few. Michele is a member of the Hendersonville Morning Rotary Club who also volunteers for many civic organizations. You will see her around town at various civic events, school functions, football games and Chamber of Commerce activities.

Ann Patterson
Sumner Bank and Trust

Ann Patterson is a Bank Officer with Sumner Bank and Trust, in their Loan Production Office. Ann moved to this area from Bowling Green, KY, 3 years ago. She previously worked at US Bank and National City Bank in Bowling Green where she was an active member and Ambassador with the Chamber of Commerce. Ann is a member of the Hendersonville Optimist Club and the Leadership Sumner Class of 2006. She and her husband, Michael, live in Gallatin and are partners in 2 small businesses, Mia Bella Candles and Gourmet Products, and Divine Threads, a clothing line from New York.

David Pemberton
John Shelby Insurance

David grew up in Goodlettsville as a child, but spent many summer nights at the baseball fields of Drakes Creek.  After gradutating from Davidson Academy, he went to college at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville to pursue a degree in Communications.  After receiving his degree, he decided that Hendersonville would be his home and began working for John Shelby Insurance.  Davi'd professional goals are educating and helping others with any insurance needs, whether they are personal or commercial.  When not working, David enjoys hunting or fishing with friends, or attending UT sports events.

Steve Shoulders
Community Planners

Steve Shoulders is the owner/manager of Community Planners, Inc. He purchased the business 10 years ago and has developed this company into a household necessity. The Town Planner Calendar is specifically designed for its communities and includes community events, local attractions, school schedules, coupons, and much more. The Town Planner Calendar is just one aspect of the business. Community Planners also specialize in community magazines, post cards and brochures. Their hands-on customer service makes Community Planners a cut above the rest. Steve has been married for 22 years and is the proud father of five.

Meredith Williams
InStream

InStream provides document management and outsourcing services. That is a fancy way of saying they manage your paperwork. If your business is going paperless, or if you are sure that technology can help reduce your costs, but are not sure where to begin..they can help. InStream provides scanners, performs outsourced scanning, offers Check21 fulfillment services, and provides document management systems. Meredith joined the InStream team in September 2007 after she and her husband Joe relocated to Hendersonville from Lexington, KY. She enjoys spending time with friends, and dog Fendi, boating and helping the world go paperless one business at a time.