Our Team

Chamber Staff

The Barnesville-Lamar Chamber of Commerce staff is dedicated to supporting our members, driving initiatives, and fostering community growth. From organizing events to advocating for local businesses, our team works tirelessly to ensure the chamber remains a dynamic and valuable resource for Barnesville and the surrounding areas.

Bianca Romero

President & CEO

Cathy Turner

Operations Manager

Chamber Support Team

These individuals support specific Chamber programs and initiatives in a contracted or project-based capacity.

Andreas Romero

Crimson Productions - Event & Marketing Management

Shelby Mayo

Petrichor Art and Oddities

Sarah Suggs

Sarah’s Services

Board of Directors

The Barnesville-Lamar Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is dedicated to fostering a thriving business community. Comprised of local leaders and innovators, our board shapes the chamber’s strategic direction, champions member interests, and works to create opportunities that drive economic growth and community engagement.

Robert Heiney - Chairman

Robert Heiney Insurance

Matthew Preston - Past Chair

Matthew Preston Realty

Chad Bankston - Vice Chairman

Bankston Lumber Company

Travis Graham - Treasurer

United Bank

Jasmine Copeland - Secretary

Copeland Counseling Services

Tim Jackson

Everything Beautiful by Jenna

Stef Parker

The Winery at Moon Light Manor

Dr. Don Green

Gordon State College

Chris Cox

Cj's Carpet & Tiles Cleaning

Allie Andrews

Rainbow Farms

Sandra Puckett

LegalShield

Derek Petty

Southern Rivers Energy

Lynda Frost

Community Member

Ex Officio Board Members

Our Ex Officio Board Members serve as invaluable advisors, offering expertise, insight, and continuity to the Barnesville-Lamar Chamber of Commerce. While they hold a non-voting role, their contributions help guide decisions, strengthen partnerships, and ensure the chamber remains connected to key community and governmental initiatives.

Ryran Traylor

Lamar County Commissioner Chairman

Kelly Hughes

Mayor of Barnesville

Craig Timmons

Mayor of Milner

Jessica Watson

Lamar County Board of Education Superintendent

Dr. Don Green

Gordon State College President

Erin Cook

Industrial Development Authority Chair