The Plant City Chamber has announced its 2024 Board of Directors who will will lead the chamber through an exciting time as the organization celebrates its 100th anniversary this year.
The board will be led by Lisa Rhodes, Owner/Broker of Rhodes Realty Group. Lisa has been actively involved in the chamber since 2015 and previously served as the Chair of the Chamber’s Ambassador Committee and Vice-Chair of the Membership Division. Rhodes was also recognized as the Plant City Chamber’s “Spirit of the Chamber Award” in 2022.
The Chamber’s Executive Committee includes:
Chair of the Board – Lisa Rhodes, Rhodes Realty Group
Chair-Elect – John Haney, Ace Realty & Auction
Immediate Past Chair – Wesley Joyner, Bank of Tampa
Treasurer – Brittany Keys, Florida Insurance Center
Vice Chair Government Affairs – Taylor Clark, Ling Realty
Vice Chair Membership – Michelle Engle, Suncoast Wealth Solutions
Vice Chair Community Events – Shari Sun, Suncoast Community Health
Vice Chair Community Relations – Chuck Gore, Stahl & Associates
Recording Secretary – Christine Miller, Plant City Chamber President & CEO
Newly appointed board members include Lori Wilson of Tampa Electric Company, Jana Butler of South Florida Baptist Hospital Foundation, Ryan Gill of Hillsborough Soil & Water Conservation and Ryan Danielik of Outback Steakhouse.
Returning board members include Clay Keel of Keel Farms, Mike Arndt of Minuteman Press, Dr. Marty Clay of Hillsborough Community College – Plant City, Kayla Drawdy of Keel and Curley Winery, Alison Grooms of Fancy Farms, Shelley Jemison of Solution Source, Inc., Tim Lovette of Florida Strawberry Festival, Irene Castillo of Raulerson, Castillo & Company and Courtney Paat of State Farm Insurance.
Rhodes had positive remarks about the Chamber’s future. “As we step into 2024, I am honored to serve as your 2024 Chairman during the significant 100th anniversary of the Plant City Chamber,’ she said.
Rhodes moved to Plant City in 2005 and over the past 19 years, has raised six children here and operated her own small business alongside her husband, Jeremy Rhodes. “This year, my goal is to continue building on the foundation laid by our amazing Chamber team and past chairmen,” she said. “My focus is on supporting the outstanding work already in motion and fostering strong relationships with current members, as well as welcoming new ones.”
For more information about the Greater Plant City Chamber of Commerce, visit plantcity.org.