Let Us Introduce Ourselves
We pride ourselves in developing close community ties with residents, city officials, and our school district. The organization is comprised of businesses, individuals and organizations dedicated to the promotion of business and the community.
Through partnership with local businesses, government and leaders, we advocate for, and promote, a prosperous business community.
Tera M. Bell
Interim Membership and Marketing Manager
Tera comes from an association background and has over eight years of marketing, advertising, and design experience. In her last role, she managed the social media accounts for a large real estate company in Columbus. She also worked for the Lexington Apartment Association (now the Central Kentucky Apartment Association) where she was the Assistant Director and Marketing Director where she wore numerous hats.
Tera resides in the New Albany area with her husband, Joe, and three-year-old daughter, Lexington. Tera is a huge University of Kentucky fan, where she is also a proud alumna!
Board of Directors
Denise Mathias
Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
Chairperson
2021 -2023
Leslie Thornton
Owner, Bookkeeping Bliss
Treasurer
2020 - 2023
Kristin Ankrom
Work-Based Learning Coordinator, CWHS
Secretary
2020 - 2023
Stacey Collins
Director of Patient Care, Diley Ridge Medical Center
2022 - 2024
Laurie Eberly
Site Director, Nationwide Children's
2022 - 2023
Mary Cox
Branch Manager, Canal Banking Center
2023 - 2024
Cori Rowley
Owner,
Yellowood Farms
2022 - 2024
Nick Grilli
Attorney, Dagger Law
2022 - 2024
Paige Ludwin
Marketing, NIFCO
2022 - 2024
Board of Directors Expectations & Benefits
Board Meetings are 9:00 a.m. on the second Thursday of the month, 10 months of the year. Equally split between virtual and in-person. Attendance is required at 8 of the 10 board meetings annually.