Chamber of Commerce Staff

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Staff

Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision. The ability to direct individual accomplishments toward organizational objectives. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. - Andrew Carnegie

Jeanne Krueger President/CEO

706.291.7663 Ext. 306 jkrueger@romega.com

Jeanne Krueger was promoted to President and CEO of the Rome Floyd Chamber in July of 2019. In January 2019, Jeanne stepped into the leadership role of Interim Director for the Rome Floyd Chamber. With determination and focus to serve fellow colleagues in their excellent Chamber work and to consistently advance the Chamber’s pro-business message while communicating a confident and constructive image throughout the community, member engagement and investment has been significant.

Her professional career began in 1987 when she began working for the Metro Atlanta Chamber. She spent most of her career managing membership sales and retention, and business development for the Metro Atlanta Chamber prior to starting work at the Rome Floyd Chamber. Jeanne works to put best sales and marketing practices in place through establishing quantifiable goals and developing strategies along with cultivating long-lasting relationships.

A native of Rome, Jeanne has been married to Mark Krueger, Managing Partner, Morehouse Group, CPAs, for 32 years. They have two children: Shelby, their daughter and is a Spanish teacher who is also a millennial living in downtown Rome, and Anderson, their 22-year-old son who is a graduate of Kennesaw State University and is working toward a medical degree.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS American Chamber of Commerce Executives Georgia Academy for Economic Development Georgia Chamber of Commerce Executives Association of Donor Relations Professionals Leadership Rome Graduate XXXV Rome Rotary

PERSONAL ORGANIZATIONS Rome Leadership Prayer Breakfast West Rome Baptist Church

The Chamber’s number one priority is to continue to provide muscular support to our existing businesses. Expansion and investment outcomes have been strong in 2019 and with the Chamber continuing its vital work with existing businesses and Greater Rome Existing Industries Association, the economic growth forecast is positive for 2020. - Jeanne Krueger

scotty clark Director ofFinance

706.291.7663 Ext. 311 sclark@romega.com

Scotty is a native Roman and is a graduate of West Rome High School. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Shorter University. He came to work at the chamber in 2002 and currently serves as Director of Finance, where he oversees accounting and human resources. He is an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church.

amber west

Communications Coordinator

706.291.7663 Ext. 307 awest@romega.com

In this role with the Chamber since September 2016, Amber West manages www.romega. com, social media for the Chamber, Young Professionals of Rome, Momentum Magazine, and Technology SquareTable, among other duties. Amber earned her associate’s degree from Georgia Highlands College and her bachelor’s degree from Kennesaw State University. She is a graduate of Leadership Rome XXXVI. Amber began her career in Public Relations and Communications as an Account Manager at a boutique public relations firm in Atlanta, Georgia, before moving into Chamber work.

taylor richie

Programs Coordinator

706.291.7663 Ext. 302 trichie@romega.com

A native Roman, Taylor graduated from Rome High School in 2007 and earned her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University in 2012. She moved to Nashville to coach for the Youth Rowing team for one year before moving back to Auburn to be an assistant coach with the Auburn University Rowing Team. In 2017, she and her husband of four years, Corey Ritchie, moved back to Rome, and she began work with the Rome Floyd Chamber as a receptionist. In June 2019, Taylor was appointed Programs Coordinator, and she now manages the Leadership Rome and High School Leadership Rome Programs, the Business Expo, the Annual Meeting, PAGE STAR Student program, and other duties. Taylor enjoys serving Rome and supporting the local art community as she continues work to make Rome and Floyd County a better place to live, work and play.

mary grace davis Receptionist

706.291.7663 mdavis@romega.com

Mary Grace Davis studied Marketing at Kennesaw State University. During her senior year of college, she worked for the Foundation at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where she gained experience with event planning and corporate donor relations with Aflac Corporate. She grew up in Rome and moved back since obtaining her degree and has such an appreciation for this beautiful and unique community. In her free time, she likes to spend time outdoors and with friends and family.