Board of Directors

Board of Directors


President - Kent Leighty (2028)

Banterra Insurance


Vice-President - Paula Hatfield (2026)

University of Illinois Extension


Treasurer - Jamie Vineyard (2026)

Peoples National Bank


Secretary - Sydney Meagher (2027)

Illinois Farm Bureau



Dianna Hatfield (2028)
Honeysuckle Vine Events

Desiree Graves (2028)
Hamilton Memorial Hospital District


Bethany Sandusky (2027)
Lexi Lane Boutique


Heather Bowman (2027)
Hamilton County Clerk and Recorder

Justin Drake (2026)

Country Financial Drake Agency


Jesse Vineyard (2028)
KG's Market

Connie Melton (2026)
Ferrell Hospital - McLeansboro Family Medicine

Holly Schuster (2027)

Bliss Health Club


Directors are responsible for attending monthly meetings, chamber events, spearheading programs, committees and other initiatives, as designated. As the chamber strives to add more benefits for its members, the directors play an integral role in its success. Directors not only participate, but play an active role.  Directors are elected for Three-year terms and are expected to complete the full term and attend the monthly meetings.