Chamber Board And Staff

2026 Board Officers

2026 Board Officers

Chair
David Weeks

1st Vice Chair
Robert Carrington
Individual

Robert Carrington became a financial advisor to follow his passion for helping others achieve financial confidence. He works with individuals, families, as well as business owners to identify and select investment strategies that can help them accumulate and preserve assets through proper risk management and asset allocation. He takes pride in building genuine relationships with clients and approaches each financial journey with the same care and attention he would give to his own family.

He understands the unique challenges families and businesses face and is committed to helping clients develop an investment plan that is designed to address their individual situation. Whether planning for retirement or navigating life’s milestones, he is committed to delivering honest, straightforward personalized guidance.

2nd Vice Chair
Deborah Bunn
Sew What

Treasurer
Nancy Bell
Individual

Secretary
Craig Chancellor
Broker/Owner RE/MAX Dominion

After graduation with a degree in finance and accounting, Craig worked in the energy industry for 25 years. He held positions in audit, financial reporting, regulatory affairs, marketing, operations and business development. He made a career chang in 2014 and moved to Floyd after taking on the role of director of operations and controller for Chateau Morrisette. Craig obtained his real estate agents license in 2020 and his brokers license in 2023. He formed RE/MAX Dominion and opened an office in Floyd in April of 2023. He and his wife Renate, built a home just outside of Willis. They have two children and two grand children that reside in Texas. Craig also serves on the board of the New River Community College.

Staff

Executive Director
Kathy Fett

2026 Board of Directors

Board of Directors
Ann Bower
American Legion Post 127

Ann is a 10 year Navy veteran and has lived in Floyd for 16 years. She is The American Legion liaison. She is involved with the Rotary Club of Floyd and is a local farmer that raises Angus beef cattle. She comes from a military background, her father being in the Army.

Board of Directors
Savannah Dorsette
Hollingsworth & Vose

Board of Directors
Karin Grosshan
Individual

Karin Grosshans is a retired banker. Karin and her family moved to Floyd in 2006.  She is active in several organizations, including the Rotary Club of Floyd, Chamber representative on the Tourism Development Council, and serves on the Loan Pool Committee for the Town of Floyd.  Karin has been a banker since 1989, and worked in non-profit administration before moving to Virginia.  She grew up in the Hudson Valley region of New York State.  Karin’s husband taught at Christiansburg High School for 30 years; they have two adult children.

Board of Directors
Tabitha Hodges
EDA Assistant Director

Board of Directors
Teresa Martin
StudioThought and Small Town Floyd Girl

Board of Directors
Lauren Taylor Meredith
Branch Manager III / Vice President, Carter Bank

With over seven years of dedicated service for Carter Bank, Taylor has built a reputation for exceptional
service and a deep commitment to helping individuals and businesses achieve their financial goals. She
believes in the power of building strong relationships and earning trust, working closely with clients to
understand their unique needs and create personalized solutions. Her passion for leadership shines in
her role, where she thrives on mentoring her team and fostering a collaborative, customer-focused
environment.

Outside of work, Taylor is an adventurer at heart. She loves traveling, discovering new destinations, and
embracing opportunities for excitement and exploration. As a proud mother of two daughters, she
cherishes creating lasting memories with them, whether on a spontaneous road trip or a long
adventure. Dedicated to her career, her family, and the community she serves, Taylor brings energy and
purpose to everything she does.

Board of Directors
Jenny Moonen
Moonlight Manor

Board of Directors
Dr. Adam Murray
Beacon Chiropractic

Board of Directors
Josh Stokes
Citizens

Board of Directors
Laurie Wade
Skyline Bank

Board of Directors
Kelly Weeks
 

Board of Directors
Katt Whittenberger
Executive Director Mountain Valor 

Ex Officio Members

Ex-Officio
Joy Gardner
Citizens Telephone Cooperative

Joy Gardner is an Account Executive for Citizens Telephone Cooperative. Citizens is a regional full-service communications and entertainment provider serving the area since 1914. Joy has served our community since June of 2000 providing telephone, internet and other communications services to the businesses of Floyd County and the surrounding 10 counties they serve.

Joy is originally from Atlanta GA and moved to Floyd in 1989 after marrying Bobby Gardner Jr, President of Gardner Funeral Home. Joy has two boys, Adam (who works for Clark Gas & Oil) and Baily (a 3rd Generation Funeral Director at Gardner Funeral Home). She is also blessed with her daughter-in-law, Kennedy (who works for Atlantic Union Bank) and two cherished granddaughters. Her family is her greatest blessing.
Joy served on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors from 2008 – 2018 and assumed the role of President for the last three of those years. Joy left for a few years to serve on the Floyd County Economic Development Board of Directors from 2018 – 2022 where she worked directly with our amazing County staff and fellow business leaders to help create more space for our growing business community. She is happy to be back on the Chamber Board since 2022 and serving as a Co-Chair on the Executive Board.

Ex-Officio
Derek Wall
Thomas & Wall RE, The Buffalo Hemp Co.

Originally from Southwest Virginia (Carroll County), Derek grew up in the area, attended college at Ferrum College and graduated from Virginia Tech in 2003. After moving away for a few years, he eventually came back to Southwest Virginia in 2007. With a background in Hotel Management (Managed Hotel Floyd for 8 years), customer service is instilled in his mind as a way of life. He and Kelly Thomas started Thomas and Wall Real Estate in 2011, as a way to provide great service for their clients and give them the tools they need to buy or sell in the SWVA area. He loves serving his clients and working on their behalf to find their dream home/property at the best price possible. He understands the complexities of rural property and is here to help with any questions and/or concerns someone might have. Call him today to arrange a showing or to list your property with one of the best agencies in Floyd and the surrounding areas. Derek is the longest serving current board member, having joined the board in 2008.

Ex Officio 
Joe Turman
Floyd County Board of Supervisors

Ex Officio Board Member
Chris Bower
Town of Floyd Council Member

Accountant
Vickie Spangler
Vickie’s Tax Service

Vickie grew up on a Floyd County dairy farm in the Copper Hill area.  Agriculture continues to be a passion in which she now raises sheep along with a few beef cattle.  She is a director on the Floyd County Farm Bureau board and a member of the Women’s Committee that participates in continuous activities promoting Agriculture.   4-H has always been a priority:  from livestock showing-sewing projects-to 4-H camp.  Helping develop and grow the Floyd County Fair has been one of the most challenging and time-consuming projects she has worked on.  A favorite getaway is camping trips to the beach with her husband, three grown children, and her two grandsons.  Vickie has over 40 years’ experience as a tax professional preparing personal and business tax returns as well as QuickBooks support, bookkeeping and payroll services. Vickie owns and operates Vickie’s Tax Service LLC in Floyd. Vickie received the Executive Director’s Award in 2017.