Board of Directors & Staff Support

Commitment to our membership is our highest priority. We offer 3 types of membership to ensure you get the most out of your membership.


Standard Business & Non-Profit Membership 

As a General Business or Non-Profit Organization member you’ll enjoy valuable benefits that include but are not limited to:

  • Listings in the Cashiers Area Visitor Guide & Membership Directory and other print publications
  • Dynamic www.CashiersAreaChamber.com listing with customizable options
  • Distribution of your marketing materials through our high-profile office to more than 25,000 potential customers annually
  • Members-only advertising opportunities in print and electronic media
  • Timely commerce and community communications such as monthly newsletter and calendar alerts
  • Referrals via the Chamber website and office plus inclusion in related sites with hotlinks to your business
  • Exclusive invitations to Chamber events and networking activities
  • Sponsorship opportunities to showcase your business to potential customers and community leaders 

Associate Membership

As an Associate Member – individuals/families -- you're invited to all Chamber activities and will receive exclusive Chamber communications, area promotions and community updates. It’s a great way to meet new friends and support responsible community development efforts while preserving the quality of life we all enjoy in the Cashiers Area.

Board of Directors

Ashton Harris, President, The Country Club of Sapphire Valley, 2025

Sarah Jennings, President-Elect. Cashiers Valley Real Estate, 2024

Brandy Letson, TreasurerCashiers Valley Pharmacy, 2024

Susan Gregory, Secretary, Cashiers Area Chamber, on-going

Ben Harris, Past-President, Harris Custom Builders, 2024

Glenn Ubertino, Emeritus, Zoller Hardware

Oscar Alcantar, Alcantar Painting, 2025

Stephanie Edwards, Daniel Communities - Cashiers Lake, VP 2024

Daniel Fletcher, Hotel Cashiers, 2026

Lec Hobbs, Highland Hiker - Cashiers, 2025

Johannes Klapdohr, The Library Kitchen & Bar, 2026

Kristina Newsom, Specialties Plus of NC, VP 2024

Richard Price, Western Carolina University, VP 2024

Serenity Richards, Leadership Cashiers Liaison, Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library, VP 2024

Garrett Taylor, Taylor'd Designs, VP 2024

Appreciation to our Retired Board Members

Matt Canter, Brookings Cashiers Village Outfitters • Chris Conner, Cullasaja Club Dan DuBreuil, Country Club of Sapphire Valley • Rob Duckett, Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club • Jane Ebberts, Landmark Realty Group • Ken Fernandez, Old Cashiers Realty • Scott Handback, Cedar Creek Racquet Club • Jeff Heilbrun, Wade Hampton Golf Club • Mark Jones, High Hampton Inn • Matt Kowal, The Gamekeeper's Tavern • Mark Letson, Jackson County Board of Commissioners • Will Madden, Entegra BankDonna Nickerson, Biltmore Estate • Tim O'Brien, Blue Ridge Public Safety • Robin Pickel, Historic Toxaway Market • Sonia Russell, Chile LocoTom Sawyer, Sawyer Family Farmstead • Alissa Short, Mountain Dog Spa • Justin Souma, Benjamin F. Edwards • Bill Stanly, Mountaintop Golf Club • Rick Stargel, High South Ventures, LLC • David Stroud, C-H Humane Society • Karen Sullivan, Re/Max Summit Properties • Ken Taft, Landmark Realty Group • Dr. Don Tomas, Southwestern Community College • Robin Tindall-Taylor, H-C Hospital Foundation • Natalia Tretiakov, The Corner Toy Store • Sandy Vinson, United Community Bank • Linda Wood, Church of the Good Shepherd