Ambassadors
Ambassadors are fellow Chamber members who volunteer to act as peer mentors for new members assisting them in navigating the Chamber’s many program and event offerings. In addition, these critical volunteer members assist with events and Ribbon Cuttings.
Ambassador of the Year - Tara McAlister
With over 20 years of proven HR expertise, Tara McAlister, Director of Operations Consultant & HR Strategist at Emerald Financial Group, excels in employee relations, recruiting, and strategic HR initiatives.
Tara spent over 17 years within a multi-specialty medical practice. Her core competencies include organizational effectiveness and development, employee relations, performance management, talent reviews, succession planning, employee engagement, and feedback.
A dynamic networker, she is passionate about connecting people and resources to drive success. Confident and collaborative, she thrives in diverse settings, blending autonomy with teamwork to achieve results. She is an active member of the Union County Chamber and has served on the Board at Common Heart and Union Diversified Industries
Current Chamber Ambassadors
Theresa Donaldson
Chair
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Abbey Ball
Co-Chair
Town of Indian Trail
Michele Clary
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Nicole Elzayek
Girls on the Run of Union County
Michael Evola
Community Shelter of Union County
Ann Gogatz
Fifth Third Bank
Tim Grismer
Chair
Broker’s Source of NC, Inc.
George Hayner
Netsafe Solutions
Christine Jackson-Fraser
Atrium Health
Tara McAlister
Emerald Financial Group
Tim Skelly
HOTWORX Indian Trail
Tanisha Staton
Legacy Movement Financial Services LLC
Ada Stevens
SnapHappy Photos
Debra Votta
Votta Realty
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