The Mobile Chamber Board of Directors has selected David Rodgers, CEcD, to serve as president and CEO designate.

Effective August 3, 2026, Rodgers assumed the responsibilities of president and CEO designate under a Board-approved Executive Leadership Transition Governance Framework. He is expected to assume the position of president and CEO upon the retirement of current president and CEO Bradley Byrne on July 1, 2027.

Kim Garber is in service sales with Hiller Fire and has served as a Mobile Chamber Ambassador for three years. Through the Ambassador program, Kim helps welcome new members, support local businesses and encourage engagement across Mobile’s business community.

Katrina Englett is a business solutions consultant with Advanced Integrated Security (A.I.S.). Chamber Ambassadors help support local businesses, foster engagement and strengthen relationships throughout Mobile’s business community.

Congratulations to Mobile Chamber business navigation client Johnneshia Perrydon, for winning first place in The University of South Alabama Melton Business Development pitch competition for her company, The Secure Terminal.

The Mobile Chamber is proud to announce that Power and Rubber Supply Inc. plans to invest more than $7 million to build a new industrial facility in Mobile County, expanding its local operations and creating 55 new jobs over the next five years.

The decision to move to Mobile was the highlight of the past year for Mike Jordan, the vice president of the Mobile Division of the Read More >>>

Whitney Brickner is an account manager with ITAC Solutions and has served as a Mobile Chamber Ambassador for three years. Chamber Ambassadors help welcome new members, strengthen business relationships and support Chamber initiatives throughout the year.

MYER Industries LLC plans to invest $2.3 million to establish a new manufacturing headquarters and production facility in Grand Bay, creating 24 jobs over the next four years.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of MYER Companies, MYER Industries LLC has acquired an existing industrial facility at 12780 Saeger Road in Mobile County and will renovate and upgrade the property to consolidate its ASME-certified fabrication operations into a dedicated production facility.

Karyl Hanisch is the senior sales manager for Battle House Renaissance Mobile Hotel & Spa and Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel and has served as a Mobile Chamber Ambassador since 1999. Through the Ambassador program, Karyl has helped support member engagement and strengthen connections across Mobile’s business community for more than two decades.

Dorothy May is the president/owner of Heart Beat CPR LLP and has served as a Mobile Chamber Ambassador for 15 years. Chamber Ambassadors help connect members, support Chamber events and foster engagement throughout the business community.