Having big shoes to fill

Email | burney@hopkinschamber.org

That clogging sound you hear is me trying to fill the big shoes left by Lezley Brown at the Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce. Lezley’s last day in her current position is Friday, April 16. In her five years as President/CEO of the Chamber, Lezley has done an incredible job of positioning it for future success.

During her tenure, Lezley has guided the Chamber into the updated office at 110 Main St., celebrated an incredibly successful 50-year anniversary of the World Championship Hopkins County Stew Contest and led us through a challenge-filled 2020.

Now, it’s our turn to show our appreciation for what Lezley has done for the Chamber and the community as a whole. Come celebrate with us from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 15, for a come-and-go reception at the Chamber office. We would love for Lezley to know how much we appreciate everything she has done.

INTERSTATE BODY SHOP WINS CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT

The Chamber’s annual golf tournament started under threatening skies on Friday, April 9, at the Sulphur Springs Country Club, but ended up being a great day to play 18 holes. When all the shots were counted, the team sponsored by Interstate Body Shop won the tournament. The Interstate Body Shop team was comprised of Chuck Sickles, Kelly Hair, Randy Blackmon, Zack Blackmon, Michelle Blackmon and Brody Blackmon.

The second-place team was sponsored by JB Weld. Team members were Kerry Potts, Jeff Haney, Steve Bradley, Burnis Cox, Matt DeSmet and Joe Wolcik.

The third-place team, sponsored by Double M Contractors, was comprised of Mark Morton, Chris Mabe, Daniel Roper, Zach Burney, Brett Robinson and Jarred Pickett.

A big “thank you” goes to all the sponsors and volunteers who made the tournament a success.