Staff

Barbara Patton

President

President Barbara Patton has been involved in the growth, prosperity and future of Opelika for many years. She has a wealth of knowledge from being the city's mayor for 2 terms, a small business owner, and the executive director of Envision Opelika. Barbara is married to Dr. Bob Patton, an internist with Internal Medicine Associates. They have 3 sons, Michael, Richard and Forrest.

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Dinah Motley

Business Marketing Director

Business Development Director Dinah Motley has over twenty-five years in sales and marketing experience.  Recently employed with Bradford Health Services, Dinah owned her own business, Sign-Up from 1993 until 2007.  Before that, she worked with Brown Advertising/GRB Productions, Inc.  A graduate of Auburn University, Dinah has a B.A. in Public Relations/Speech Communications.  Originally from Ashland, Alabama, Dinah is married to Joey Motley.  They have two sons, Matthew and Michael.

Jill Robinson

Membership Director
Jill is a native of Opelika and has more than 15 years of sales, management, public relations and marketing experience. Jill's responsibilities include all matters pertaining to membership in the Chamber including recruitment, retention, benefits and programming. She coordinates the Ambassador program, the Golf Committee, the Business Over Breakfast program and all other member events.

Email: jrobinson@opelikachamber.com

Vivian Anthony

Administrative Assistant

Vivian's responsibilities include greeting and assisting visitors, coordinating and managing the front office, and assisting the President.  She also works with the Opelika Christmas Parade, and the Chamber Annual Meeting.  Vivian is a native of Opelika and received her education from Alabama State and Auburn University as well as AIBT Technical Institute.