Ambassadors

Ambassadors

Kim Anderson

Kimberly Anderson

Business Development Manager
Rehab Associates

I was born and raised in Selma, Al. My family moved to Millbrook 13 years ago. My husband and I have three sons and one grandson. I quickly became involved in the community as soon as we moved here. I am the Business Development Manager for Rehab Associates physical therapy. I love that my job encourages me and allows me to be so involved within the community. I currently serve on the Millbrook planning commission and Grandview YMCA Board of Directors. I also served on the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce as a Board of Director. I am looking forward to my new role as an Ambassador.

Lindsey Batrez

Lindsey Batrez

Retail Service Manager
MAX Credit Union

I was born in Montgomery and moved to Millbrook during high school. I am the Retail Service Manager of MAX Credit Union and have been with the company for 17 years. My husband and I are proud to raise two boys here and can’t wait to see what the future holds for our city!

Kristina Boddie

Digital & Social Media Marketing Specialist & Partner
1Social Buzz

Kristina Boddie is one of two Queen Bees at 1Social Buzz! Not only is she a Social Media & Digital Marketing Dynamo, Kristina is also a Partner at 1Social Buzz Marketing Firm, a digital marketing agency located right here in Millbrook. Specialty services include rocking out at social media management, creating buzzworthy brands and content, delivering results-oriented ad campaigns, and designing jaw-dropping website designs. Kristina has 18+ years of successful sales and marketing experience. When it comes to being connected, Kristina is the Queen Bee of networking. When asked what she enjoys most about working with business owners, her answer is that she enjoys helping others find what marketing plans work best for their business, and she thrives at helping them grow their online presence and digital footprint. If you seek growth in Millbrook and beyond, Kristina can make it happen for you!

Carol Bowman

Carol Bowman

REALTOR®
Lucretia Cauthen Realty, LLC

Carol Bowman is an Alabama native. She was raised in the Birmingham area. She received her degree in Human Resource Management at Birmingham-Southern College (where she met her husband, Brannon).  Carol is a military spouse, a pastor’s wife, and a mom to Thomas (a recent graduate of Troy University).

Carol is a licensed REALTOR®  with the Montgomery Area Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors and is certified as a Military Relocation Professional (MRP),  Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), has earned the Graduate Realtor Institute Accreditation (GRI), and holds the NAR C2EX (Commitment to Excellence) designation.

Carol is a member of the West Elmore Lions Club, Business Partners BNI Chapter, Millbrook Presbyterian Church, and MAAR Education Committee. She enjoys serving our community and meeting people.

In her spare time, Carol enjoys scrapbooking, traveling, and spending time with her church, family, and her spoiled dog, Nash!

Joshua Byrd

Assistant VP & Relationship Manager
River Bank & Trust

Joshua Byrd serves as Assistant VP & Relationship Manager at River Bank & Trust in Millbrook.  He has been a resident of Millbrook, AL since 1997.  As a graduate of AUM majoring in Finance, Joshua has dedicated most of his professional career to educating and empowering individuals through financial literacy and financial strategies to help create, build, and sustain wealth. In addition to his role with River Bank & Trust, Joshua dedicates time serving his community through several organizations including Founder and Officer of The Basketball Alumni Association of Stanhope Elmore, Financial Coach/Consultant with Gathered by Grace Ministries, and Board Member for The Coosada Elementary Counselor’s Committee, to name a few.

Joshua and his wife of 14 years, Missy, are blessed with two wonderful children, Kynleigh and Kai.

In his leisure time, Joshua loves to spend time with his family.  He also loves fishing, golf, basketball, and football.

Zack Ebert

Director of Development: Autauga & Elmore County
River Region United Way

Zach Ebert is the River Region United Way representative for Autauga and Elmore counties, helping connect businesses with the local nonprofits to make life better for everyone. He is passionate about helping nonprofits communicate more effectively to advance their missions and enjoys donating services to local . Zach graduated from Harding University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Art and Design. After graduating, he moved to Alabama where he dedicated his time to his passion for using marketing as a force for good.

Bo Evans

Associate Broker/Property Manager
Bo Evans Realty

Bryant “Bo” Evans was born and raised in Prattville, AL. Graduated from Prattville High School in 2009 and went on to graduate from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and a Specialization in Real Estate in 2013. Upon graduation from college he returned home to help his family run their Real Estate firm, Bo Evans Realty. He has been an Associate Broker and Property Manager for his family’s Real Estate firm since 2013. In 2020, Bo moved to the city of Millbrook and got married to his now-wife, Ashley. He has one bonus child, Braxton and a baby boy due in January of 2024. Bo loves his community and has served as an Ambassador for the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce for the last 3 years and won PACC’s prestigious Ambassador of the Year Award in 2019. He is  very excited to serve as an Ambassador for the Millbrook Area Chamber of Commerce and can not wait to see what this new journey will bring.

Joyce Evans

Joyce F. Evans

Branch Operations Officer
First Community Bank of Central Alabama

Joyce Evans is the Branch Operations Officer at First Community Bank in Millbrook. She has lived in Elmore County her entire life and has a heart for the Millbrook Community. She is married to Larry Evans and they have 2 sons and 2 grandchildren. She is currently an Ambassador with the Chamber and President of the Millbrook Coosada Kiwanis Club.

Jordan Halloran

Jordan Halloran

Chair

Wealth Advisor
MAX Credit Union

Jordan is originally from upstate New York but has called Alabama home for over 20 years. He graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery in 2015 with Finance degree. While in college, he was member of many organizations and honor societies. He has been a part of the team at MAX Credit Union since 2014 and became a financial advisor in 2016. He is active part of the community in many organizations: Prattville/Millbrook Sunrise Rotary Club serving on the grants committee, Millbrook Chamber Ambassadors serving as the Ambassador Chair, and Leadership Autauga Board as chair of the adult class. In 2020, he was named one of the Top 20 Under 40 In Prattville. 

Tanner Hicks

Tanner Hicks

Community Relations Coordinator/
Development Assistant
Alabama Wildlife Foundation

Mr. Tanner Hicks is a native of Millbrook and graduate of SEHS as well as Troy University where he played baseball for the Trojans. He worked in Alumni Relations and Development for TROY from 2015 – 2020 before moving home to Millbrook. Tanner joined the Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) in January 2020, as Community Relations Coordinator/Development Assistant where he focuses on relationship building with corporate entities, and supporting conservation education partnerships.

Emily Hutcheson

Emily Hutcheson

Assistant Director & Child Forensic Interview Specialist
Butterfly Bridge CAC

Emily has worked in the child advocacy center field since 2006 and brings tons of experience to Butterfly Bridge CAC from her many years working in victim services. Emily has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Auburn University and a Masters of Education in Counseling from Auburn University Montgomery. She began working as a Forensic Interviewer and Therapist at the Children’s Advocacy Center in Montgomery in 2006 and provided leadership in establishing the child advocacy center satellite offices in Elmore and Autauga counties in 2016. She joined the Butterfly Bridge CAC team in 2017 and serves as the Assistant Director and Child Forensic Interview Specialist. Emily primarily serves in our Autauga and Elmore county satellite offices where she conducts most of the forensic interviews in cases of alleged physical or sexual abuse. In her time working in the field, she has interviewed thousands of children in reported cases of abuse, counseled hundreds, and provided expert testimony in criminal court. She lives in Prattville and serves as an Ambassador with the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce and attends First Baptist Church in Prattville. She is married to Matt and they have two daughters. Emily is a huge Auburn fan, enjoys running, spending time with her family, and being involved in her community.

August Johnson

Customer & Employee Relations Manager
Long-Lewis Auto

August Whitney Johnson is the Customer and Employee Relations Manager for Long-Lewis of the River Region with over 10 years of experience in Sales and Management in the Automotive Industry.  She has developed a strong skills in building a culture within our company that furthers employee and customer satisfaction through community involvement. She holds numerous community events including an annual Charity Golf Tournament, Drive-In Movie nights at the Dealership, Cars and Coffee Car Shows, and many more. Throughout her career, she attributes her success to her ability to adapt and grow in every situation. In her free time, August enjoys volunteering with Butterfly Bridge (Autauga), Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Ministry and attending events through the Millbrook and Prattville Chamber of Commerce.

Candice King

Candice King

Senior Account Executive
WSFA 12 News

Candice is a native of the River Region with over 20 years’ experience in customer service, marketing and advertising. She has extensive knowledge in digital marketing and broadcast placement, not to mention a background in print advertising before joining the WSFA 12 News team.  Candice is passionate about helping local businesses grow, and her relationships have earned her numerous national clients as well.

Candice enjoys giving back to the community and volunteers with the local United Way having served as a loan executive for 5 years and now a member of the Community Impact Council.  She is the proud mom to son Rivers, step-son Stone, and step-daughter Maggie. In her free time you will find Candice traveling with her other half, Scott, their children and dog Blaze. 

Heather Knight

Heather Knight

Account Executive
Elmore Autauga News

Heather Knight is the Account Executive for Elmore Autauga News. She has a passion for helping businesses grow in the community and an aptitude for advertising. She works diligently to amplify the voice of a brand and bring brand awareness to local businesses. Heather has been married to her husband Joshua for 16 years. They have two daughters Natalie,14 and Lillian, 8. They spend their free time at the ball park, at the football field and on the lake. She has recently joined the Ambassador Program and looks forward to helping the community that she loves grow and succeed.

Leah Mercer

Wellness Director
Grandview Family YMCA

I am the Wellness Director and certified personal trainer at the Grandview Family YMCA.  I joined the Grandview Family YMCA in May 2021.  

I grew up in a small town called Palm Coast, Florida until I was recruited to play soccer for Huntingdon College.  I played as the Women’s goalkeeper during my years at Huntingdon.  I won defensive player and All-Area player during my experience.  I graduated in May of 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science.  

During my time at Huntingdon College, I met my husband.  My husband and I have two wonderful boys that are balls of energy.  I truly cannot wait for this opportunity to provide a resource to the community and city.  

Pamela Mitchell

Pamela Mitchell

Business Development Manager
PH&J Achitects, Inc.

Pamela Mitchell is the Business Development Manager for PH&J Achitects, Inc. PH& J Architects was founded in Montgomery in 1957 and their design portfolio includes: State, City, County, Business, Education and Church projects throughout the State of Alabama. Pamela specializes in Marketing and Client Development and is responsible for developing new client relationships, marketing communication, tradeshow/event planning and marketing budgets. She is dedicated to using her positive attitude and diligence to help connect people, ideas and solutions and to develop collaborative and long-term business relationships. Mitchell earned her BS in Business Communication from UNC Greensboro. Pamela is inspired daily by her three sons and is actively involved in Vaughn Forest Baptist Church.

Jeremy Powers

Jeremy Powers, Sr.

Co-Owner
Kingdom Dough, LLC

Jeremy Powers, Sr. is the Co-Owner of Kingdom Dough, LLC in Millbrook where he operates with his wife Kimberly Powers. Jeremy and his wife Kimberly have been married for 17 years and have four children. Jeremy was raised in Millbrook and is a graduate of Stanhope Elmore High School and Life Christian University with a Bachelor of Theology. Jeremy serves as the Senior Pastor of House of  Restoration Church in Millbrook and He enjoys serving God and His people. Jeremy looks forward to being a positive influence to the community and surrounding businesses with servanthood, prayer, delicious donuts but most importantly LOVE. .

Kyle D. Stewart

Kyle D. Stewart

Mortgage Loan Originator
MAX Credit Union

Kyle was born In Gulf Shores but made the River Region his home in 2012 after leaving Auburn. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in finance and completed his MBA in 2016 from AUM. He is married to his wife of 7 years, Sara, and they have 2 dogs. Kyle is the Mortgage Loan Originator for MAX Credit Union and serves their customers in Prattville & Millbrook. In the past, Kyle served on the Prattville Chamber as an Ambassador and received the 2018 Ambassador of the Year award. He is a current member of the Prattville YMCA’s Emerging Leaders Board and was named on the “Top 20 under 40” In Prattville in 2020. He looks forward to serving Millbrook’s chamber for many years and is excited about getting to know the people and businesses in this community!

Ashley Williams

Owner
Pest Pro Services

Ashley is the owner of Pest Pro Services, LLC. She was born and raised in Millbrook. She graduated from Stanhope Elmore and has an Accounting  Degree from Huntingdon College. Ashley is a certified pest control operator, with four certifications. She has 17 years in the pest industry.  PestPro specializes in residential and commercial pest, termite, and mosquito control. At Pest Pro we believe in treating each home in a custom way. No two homes are the same, therefore no two treatments are the same. We use the best products to receive the best results. The Pest Pro Promise: We strive to go above and beyond when servicing are customers and our community.  Ashley is a retired baseball and softball coach. She has two dachshunds,  enjoys boating and being at the lake. 

Carla Wilson

Carla Wilson

Owner & Publisher
Elmore Autauga News

Carla Wilson is the Owner and Publisher at Elmore Autauga News. She works with business owners, community leaders, and executives to grow their brands and meet set goals. She has over 20 years’ experience in sales, marketing, and business management.
She has brought positive results to companies she’s worked with because she is passionate about her clients success.
Carla loves the sense of community that Millbrook offers.
She thrives on spending time with her family. She has been married to her husband for 10 years. In her free time she enjoys fishing and camping.

Michelle Wilson

Sales Manager
Ram Hotels Springhill Suites

Michelle Wilson has been in hospitality for over 25 years.  In many aspects of the industry.  Including golf tournament coordination for 10 years. She transitioned to hotel sales in 2021.  She has a double Bachelor degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice one from Jacksonville State University and the other from Troy State University. She is a member of Zeta Tau Alpha. 

While establishing herself as a service-oriented person, Michelle has served her community in varying capacities for over 30 years.  Taking care of service personal especially Firefighters has been a passion of hers since the Gurney Cotton Mill fire in September of 2002.

 She is a caregiver for her 90 year old father, a mother and a grandmother. She loves traveling with her girlfriends from high school.  She has a passion for tea, china and table settings.  In her spare time she loves to spend time at the family lake home to rest and rejuvenate.

Lane Young

Project Manager & Estimator
Homesouth Roofing

I am an estimator/ project manager and handle outside marketing for HomeSouth Roofing LLC.

Our home office is located in Wetumpka, Alabama.

I graduated from High School in Austin Texas. After playing baseball for a few years, I decided to move back to the Montgomery area 

to be closer to my family on both sides. I eventually graduated from Auburn University at Montgomery with a Bachelors of Arts in Education.

My wife and I have been married for 29 years. We have two wonderful daughters and a fantastic son-in -law.

I am looking forward to serving as an ambassador for the Millbrook Chamber.