Meet our Board
The Opelika Chamber board of directors is made up of prominent business owners and professionals throughout our community. They help shape the direction of our organization by leading our various committees, including our Small Business Committee, Minority Business Council, Women’s Business Council, Education, Membership & Recognition Committees, and much more. Serving on our board of directors begins with a 1 year commitment, but can result in as many as 6 years, and can also include serving as one of our executive committee members.
If you’re interested in serving on the board of directors, contact Ali Rauch at ali@opelikachamber.com.
Chair of the Board
Dr. Linda North
Linda North is currently the Dean of Academics for Southern Union State Community College in Opelika, Alabama. Dr. North received a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Troy State University, a Master’s Degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, an Educational Specialist Degree from Troy State University in Montgomery and her Ph.D. in Administration of Higher Education from the University of Alabama. She is passionate about workforce, and has been leading our education committee at the Opelika Chamber for a few years now.

"As Chamber Chair, I am proud to support the chamber and its impact on our entire community."
- Dr. Linda North, Board Chair of the Opelika Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee

Sheriff Jay Jones
Lee County Sheriff Department
Past Chair

Dr. Jason Bryant
Auburn University
Vice Chair

Tabitha White
Alabama Power
Secretary

Robyn Bridges
Auburn Opelika Tourism
Treasurer

Clay Lane
MidSouth Bank
Board of Directors

Ayanna Thomas
Lee-Russell Council of Governments

Barbi Agricola
Agricola Law

Nick Armistead
Keller Williams

Chuck Beams
East Alabama Health

Laurel Buckalew
Railroad Investment Group

Laura Cooper
Lee County Youth Development Center

Raven Harvis
H&S Commercial & Industrial Supplies & Services

Al McCambry
Point Broadband

Evan Crawford
Crawford/Willis Group @eXp Realty

Clay Lane
MidSouth Bank

Steve Pelham
Auburn University

Billy Plummer
APEX Pest Solutions

Ginger Stern
Individual Member

Nate Murphy
Golden State Foods

Mike Sutterer
Bonnie Plants

Mayor Gary Fuller
City of Opelika
Ex-Officio

Lori Huguley
City of Opelika Economic Development
Ex-Officio

Nakeda Woods
MAX Credit Union
Ex-Officio