About Us

What is the Longview Chamber of Commerce?

The Longview Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the betterment of business, development of tourism, development of downtown Longview potential, and the overall quality of life in Longview.

The area’s economic well-being is directly related to the caliber of work that is done by the chamber of commerce. That is why the Longview Chamber of Commerce has a major impact on business, income and future growth of the area.

Our Mission Statement:

To engage in and promote projects that have a positive economic impact on the Longview Trade Area.

Our Vision Statement:

To be recognized as an effective resource, providing relevant, innovative, and impactful programming that ensures a healthy business climate and an enhanced quality of life for Longview and Gregg County.

Core Values:

  • Strengthen the local economy by researching and providing available resources to grow our local businesses.
  • Promote the community by marketing Longview as a destination for new businesses, active older adults and potential employees.
  • Provide business to business networking opportunities by organizing and hosting a myriad of seminars, events, etc. for our Chamber members.
  • Represent the interests of business with government by building relationships with governmental agencies and effectively voicing the needs of area businesses.
  • Build community-wide leadership by encouraging and developing a shared vision for the future of Longview and collectively influencing stakeholders to make it happen. 

Core Ideology:

  • We believe that together we can have a stronger voice and influence positive outcomes.
  • We believe Longview is a great place to live and work.
  • We believe that together we can develop leaders to shape Longview’s future.

R.E.A.C.H. Strategic Plan:

Our REACH program engages in promoting projects that have a positive economic impact on the Longview Trade Area.

Objectives of the Chamber:

  • To promote a better understanding of our private enterprise system
  • To coordinate the efforts of commerce, industry, tourism and the professions in maintaining and strengthening a sound and healthy business climate in Longview
  • To sponsor aggressive programs of work and stimulate activities which will provide for full development and employment of our human and economic resources
  • To provide creative business leadership and effective coordination of all interested parties in solving community problems and in initiating constructive community action
  • To create a broad understanding and appreciation of the great opportunities in Longview, and to promote the advantages and assets of our community, within the area, in the state and in the nation

How the Chamber Operates:

Board of Directors: The Board of Directors is the policy making body of the chamber. Its members represent the business and professional leadership of the community. The Chairman of the Board presides over all meetings of the Board.

Executive Committee: The Executive Committee consists of the officers of the organization and the President. It exercises the powers of the Board between those times when Board meetings are held.

Committees: A committee system is the most effective means of harnessing energies and abilities of volunteer members.

How the Chamber Is Financed:

The Longview Chamber of Commerce is funded through several sources. The Chamber of Commerce’s primary source of funding is membership. A little over 50% of the Chamber’s money comes directly from the membership investments paid by the members. Event sponsors make up 31% of the Chamber’s annual budget with the remaining 18% comes from our own entrepreneurial activities from products and services we provide. 

Board of Directors

Jessica LaRue

Jessica LaRue

Chairman of the Board

Harbour Smith Harris & Merritt PC
Longview, TX 75601 
(903) 757-4001
https://www.harbourlaw.com/

Kevin Hood

Kevin Hood

Immediate Past Chairman of the Board

Texas Bank and Trust
300 E Whaley
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 237-5500
https://www.texasbankandtrust.com/

Steve Gordan

Chair Elect

Longview Regional Medical Center
P O Box 14000
Longview, TX 75607
(903) 232-3600
https://www.longviewregional.com/

Brian Daugbjerg

Brian Daugbjerg

Vice Chairman

Longview Scrap & Metal Company
PO Box 8089
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 758-6367
https://www.longviewscrapmetal.com/

Jill Alley

Jill Alley

Chair of Finance

Eastman Credit Union
3066 N Eastman Rd
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 803-2882
https://www.ecu.org/

Mark Robinson

Mark Robinson

Vice Chair

AEP Southwestern Electric Power Company
4421 W Loop 281
Longview, Tx 75604
888.216.3523
http://www.swepco.com

Adrienne Deason

Adrienne Deason

Board Member

Henry & Peters, P.C.
2101 Judson Rd
Longview, TX 75605
903-758-0648
https://henrypeters.com/

Jim Gaton

Jim Gaton

Board Member

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Health System
700 E Marshall Ave
Longview, TX 756051
903.315.2000
https://www.christushealth.org/connect/ministries/good-shepherd

Nishil Patel

Nishil Patel

Board Member

Heritage Wine & Spirits
PO Box 734
Longview, TX 75660
903.237.5000

Michael Clements Jr.

Michael Clements Jr.

Board Member

PDQ America, LLC
1970 Willow Lake Dr
White Oak, TX 75693
(903) 759-5325

Don Deem

Don Deem

Board Member

Longview Cable Television Company Inc
PO Box 4399
Longview, TX 75606
(903) 720-1891

Lori Ivey

Board Member

Lori Ivey State Farm
3216 N Fourth St
Longview, TX 75605
(903) 758-1432
https://www.statefarm.com/agent/us/tx/longview/lori-ivey-09n729dmdge

Andrew Coggins

Board Member

Eastman Chemical Company, Texas Operations
PO Box 444
Longview, TX 75607
9303.237.6256
https://www.eastman.com/en

Dana Rutland

Board Member

STEMCO
Longview, TX 75604
(903) 445-8908
www.stemco.com

Appointed Directors

Kristen Ishihara

Kristen Ishihara

District 4 – Longview City Council
PO Box 1952
Longview, TX 75606
903.237.1000
http://www.cityoflongview.com

Steve Mason

Board Member

LeTourneau University
PO Box 7001
Longview, TX 75607
(903) 233.3200
letu.edu

Michelle Gamboa

Board Member

Roof Care Inc. 
1714 Pine Tree Road
Longview, TX 75604
(903) 399-5656
https://www.roof.care/

Ray Bostick

Board Member

Gregg County 
101 E Methvin St
Longview, TX 75601
(903) 759-3611
https://www.co.gregg.tx.us/commissioner-precinct-2

Chamber Staff Directory

Kelly Hall

Kelly Hall

President/CEO

Dave Jochum

Dave Jochum

Chief Operating Officer

Kathryn Pedroza

Kathryn Pedroza

Communications Coordinator

Shawna Stewart

Shawna Stewart

Investor Support

Spencer Sallee

Spencer Sallee

Development Officer

Susan Roberts

Susan Roberts

Investor Relations

Catherine Camp

Catherine Camp

Membership and Retention Coordinator

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