Chamber Information

The mission of the Hopewell-Prince George Chamber of Commerce is to assure that businesses thrive. We accomplish our mission by focusing on Advocacy, Networking and Promotion.

Chamber Staff

	Becky McDonough – Executive Director Mrs. McDonough is a resident of Prince George County. She graduated from the University of Georgia. In her early career she worked in specialty sales and marketing for Virginia and Global Chemical Companies. Becky is a member of Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) and she has completed the VACCE Institute Course. She is a board member of the Hopewell Rotary Club. Also she is a member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Committee and Hopewell Community and Industry Panel. Becky is married with two children in the Prince George County school system.
	Caillee Mallahan – Membership Coordinator Ms. Mallahan joined the Chamber as a student intern. She has experience in graphic design, photography (photo journalism), event planning and coordination. Caillee is attending Richard Bland College and she is currently taking computer science classes. She is an asset to the Chamber with her energetic and professional approach to the diversity of work each day.
	Heather Naulty - Student Intern

Organizational Outline ↑Top

Hopewell Prince George Chamber of Commerce
• Chamber Members
• Board of Directors
• Executive Committee
• President - Board of Directors
• Executive Director/Operations
• Membership Committees/ Ambassadors
• Advocacy
• Networking
• Promotion

Committees ↑Top

Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee provides a link between businesses, government, and the military, primarily through the ad hoc representatives that serve on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, but also through the following activities and affiliations.

• Military Liason
• Civilian Military Council (CMC)
• Hopewell Community Industry Panel (HCIP)
• Virginia's Gateway Region Business Council (VGRBC)
• Retail Merchants Association (RMA)
• Virginia State Chamber of Commerce

Networking
Networking is one of the greatest benefits of Chamber membership. You can increase your bottom line through contacts made at member events.
• Local Networking Opportunities
• Regional Networking Opportunities
• Chamber Annual meetings and Awards
• Business By the River Golf Tournament
• Regional Business Appreciation Breakfast

Committee members: Tony Seguest, Blair Nelsen, Andy Clark, Dan Robinson

Promotion
The Chamber promotes members and the community through publications, business referrals, and through service on numerous advisory boards. Members promote their businesses through the newsletter, on the website, and as sponsors of events and programs. Chamber Ambassadors conduct ribbon cutting ceremonies for new businesses and they assist with grand openings and relocations of existing businesses.

• Quarterly Newsletter
• Website sponsorship
• Website link program
• Annual Chamber of Commerce Directory
• Bi-annual Hopewell-Prince George Map
• Welcome/ Relocation Packet
• New Teacher Welcome
• Big Cat Quest Festival

Member Benefits ↑Top

• Business listing by category on the Chamber Web Site
• Subscription to newsletter
• Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association Benefits for businesses with qualifying plans
• Opportunity to advertise and promote your business cost effectively
• Business to Business Referrals
• Affiliation with a large group of business people - in person and online
• Invitation to Chamber Business After Hours Events
• Invitation to annual meeting
• Sponsorship opportunities

Board of Directors ↑Top

The Chamber Board of Directors and Committees are organized according to the Mission Statement. Board Members chair committees, but all members are welcome to serve on committees that interest them. If you are interested in becoming more involved in the Chamber, please call 804-458-5536, or e-mail the HPG Chamber.

Executive Committee

	President - Rolf McDaniel McDaniel Financial Group, Inc. Mr. McDaniel has been President of McDaniel Financial Group, Inc. since 1976. He is a Certified Family Business Specialist, Lifetime Member of the Million Dollar Roundtable, Member of the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, Leaders All American Broker with American Funds, and President Council with Oppenheimer Funds. He is involved in the community as President of the Board of directors for Eagles Baseball, Inc. and serves on the Board of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In 2006 he served as the HPG Treasurer and was the co-chair of the Voice of Business Committee.
	Past President - Chris Strosnider Strosnider Chevrolet Mr. Strosnider is the President of Strosnider Chevrolet. He graduated from David Lipscomb College with a B.S. in Accounting in 1977. He has served on the Business Accounting Managers Council for General Motors for the past 15 years. Chris has also served as the President Elect for the Hopewell-Prince George Chamber of Commerce in 2006 as well as Chairperson for the Membership Committee. He is active with the United Way, the Church of Christ as a Deacon, and the Treasurer of Cawson Street Christian Pre-School.
	President-Elect - Leah Brantley Bank of Southside Virginia Mrs. Brantley has 30 years banking experience and is Regional Manger with The Bank of Southside Virginia. She overseas branch operations as well as business development. She is a Prince-George Extension Leadership Council board member, Secretary of the Sussex County Chamber of Commerce, and an associate member of the Homebuilders of Southside Virginia. She recently assisted in the development of a strategic plan for Sussex County School system. She also serves on the HPG Chamber Membership Committee.
	Secretary - Charles “Chuck” Welch Honeywell/Hopewell Mr. Welch is the Production Manager of Honeywell at the Hopewell Plant, where he has held other positions, such as Production Engineer, Unit Supervisor, Supply Chain Leader, Project Leader, and Technical Leader. Chuck graduate from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering in 1989. He received his MBA from Averett College in 1998. He currently resides with his wife and son in the Enon area.
	Treasurer - Andy Clark Ligon L. Jones Insurance Services Mr. Clark has been an agent with Ligon L. Insurance Services Inc. since 2001. He graduated from James Madison University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. He is a licensed agent in both Property and Casualty, and Life Insurance. Andy is obtaining his A.A.I (Accredited Advisor in Insurance). He is the Past President of the Rotary Club of Hopewell and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Hopewell Emergency Crew.

Board of Directors

	Elizabeth Abernathy Parr & Abernathy Realty, Inc. Ms. Abernathy has been the Co-Owner of Parr & Abernathy Realty since 1986. Elizabeth has a Life Membership in the Outstanding Sales Club of the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors, She is also President of the Southside Virginia Association of Realtors, Realtor of the Year. She is a Graduate of the Realtors Institute and is a Certified Residential Specialist and Certified Residential Broker. In 2005, she served as the President of the Virginia Managers Council for the Virginia Association of Realtors. She and her husband live in Prince George and their two sons graduated from Prince George High School.
	E. Bernard Boone III John Randolph Medical Center, CEO Mr. Boone is the CEO of John Randolph Medical Center. He has worked for Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) for nine years as Chief Operating Officer at Chippenham/Johnston-Willis Medical Center in Richmond and the Chief Executive Officer at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, New Hampshire. Bernie received his Bachelors from Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. He is board certified in Health Care and has a Masters in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. Mr. Boone is a Diplomat with the American College of Healthcare Executives.
	K. Gary Briggs, Jr. Logistics Management Resources, Inc
	Naomi D’Alessandro Edward Jones Investments
	Jack Gould Attorney at Law “Marks and Harrison”
	Sarita Harding S&B Design Mrs. Harding has been the owner of S&B Design, located in Prince George County, for four years. S& B Designs helps promote other businesses through specialty gifts and products. Mrs. Harding has worked on several HPG Chamber projects, to include the yearly membership meeting and the welcoming committee for new HPG teachers.
	Chris Neal Randolph Market, Inc. Mr. Neal has been the co-owner and operator of Randolph Market in Hopewell since 1996. He graduated from James Madison University with a B.S. in Political Science with a Minor in History in 1991. Chris had the honor of receiving the Chamber of Commerce Business Award in 2005. He is a member of many organizations including the Hopewell Historical Foundation, Virginia Historical Society, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, James River Ball Patron, and First Presbyterian Church.
	Blair Nelsen Mr. Nelsen is the owner of the Nelsen Funeral Home Gould Chapel. He is also a retired Air Force pilot. He served on the City of Hopewell Cemetery Committee, Director of the Beacon Theatre Foundation, member of the Hopewell Rotary Club, and one term director of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce and the President, Director and Legislative Chairman of the Independent Funeral Homes of Virginia. He currently serves as Secretary Treasurer of Preferred Funeral Directors International.
	Danny Riddle Riddle Sign Corp., Owner Mr. Riddle is the owner of Riddle Sign Company in Hopewell. He worked for AlliedSignal (now known as Honeywell) for 23 years. His work has been published in various magazines such as Street Scene and Super Chevy. His paint and graphic design has been in numerous local and regional car shows, including national publication Sign and Business Magazine. Danny is a member of the Rotary Club of Hopewell, HPG Crime Solvers, Hopewell High School Wall of Fame Committee, and Past President of the Hopewell-Prince George Chamber of Commerce.
	Lewis E. Stevenson Abateco Services, Inc., Owner Mr.Stevenson is the Owner and President of Abateco Services, Inc since 1992. Abateco is a small environmental and historic restoration company with 50 employees serving the eastern United States. Mr. Stevenson attended Richard Bland College and Old Dominion University, studying engineering and business management. He has served on the Virginia Asbestos Council, Virginia Board for Asbestos Licensing and Lead Certification, Hopewell Prince George Red Cross (past Board member and past Chairman).
	Tommy Wells TJVideo-CableTV, Owner Mr. Wells has been the owner of TJ Video/CableTV for 21 years. He started the company while still employed at Smurfit-Stone Container Corp. where he worked for 40 years as the Financial Secretary and President of the Local 1153 United Paper Workers International Union. Tommy is a member of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission for the City of Hopewell, Hopewell Optimist Club, and Chairman of the Crater District Area Agency on Aging. In the past he served in various positions in the Hopewell Jaycees. Tommy was born in Petersburg and grew up in the Hopewell School System.

Ad Hoc Board Members

Joy Metzger

Bill Robertson

Randy Sealey

Honorary Board Member

J. Kirby Bohannan