Founded in 1986, the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce made a commitment to support its existing businesses and attract new enterprises to its thriving business climate. What began as a need to address individual concerns evolved into a well-rounded program touching several segments of the community. As a team of business and community leaders, we have an ability to accomplish together what non one business owner could alone.
Today’s Chamber consists of members from a wide variety of business types and sizes. Its Board of Directors represents small and big businesses alike – all with an eye on collective achievements that benefit Effingham businesses, local citizens and our quality of life.
We are a consensus building organization reaching out throughout the community to build a better future for us all.
Past Presidents
Ryan Thompson | 2020-2022
Joe Marchese | 2019 – 2020
Brian Dickey | 2018 – 2019
Ed Vance | 2017 - 2018
Barbara Prosser | 2016 - 2017
Yvette Carr | 2015 - 2016
Scott Hinson | 2014 - 2015
Dinah King | 2013 - 2014
Talbert Edenfield | 2012 - 2013
Brooke B. Graham | 2011 - 2012
Randy Shearouse | 2010 - 2011
Alice DeForest | 2009 - 2010
Michael T. Lee | 2008 - 2009
W. Frederick (Freddy) Long | 2007 - 2008
Janis Bevill | 2006 - 2007
Brent Howell | 2005 - 2006
Chap Bennett | 2004 - 2005
M. Douglas Morgan | 2003 - 2004
Jon G. Burns | 2002
Carolyn B. Williamson-Sanders | 2001
F. Lamar Allen | 2000
Phillip M. Heidt | 1998 - 1999
Kenneth R. Lee | 1997
Dennis A. Webb | 1996
Harry H. Shearouse | 1995
Norma J. Morgan | 1994
Caroline D. Zeigler | 1993
David M. Atkins | 1992
Herbert Jones Jr. | 1991
E. Al DeWitt Jr. | 1990
Wendel H. Wilson | 1989
Dennis A. Webb | 1988
Charles E. Hartzog | 1987
Warren E. Ratchford (Founding President) | 1986
