Executive Board

Aaron Alderson - President 
  Job Title: Financial Advisor
  Business: Edward Jones
​  Office Phone Number: 618-283-5357
  Email: aaron.alderson@edwardjones.com
  
​  Organizations/Groups:
  Greater Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
Rotary Club of Vandalia
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About Aaron:

Ty Bates - Vice President
Job Title: Owner
Business:  Bates Insurance
​Office Phone Number: 618-283-2842
Email: tbates@shelterinsurance.com

Organizations/Groups:
Rotary Club
Vandalia Tourism Commission
Greater Fayette County
​Chamber of Commerce

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About TY:
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 Sally Emerick - Treasurer
 Job Title: Trust Department
 Business: FNB Community Bank
 Office Phone Number: 618-283-9860
 Email: semerick@thefnb.com
 
​Organizations/Groups:
 Vandalia Tourism Commission,
 Illinois South Tourism
      CEO of Fayette County
     Greater Fayette County
                                                   Chamber of Commerce

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   Amanda Milam - Secretary
    Job Title: Loan Originator
    Business: Peoples State Bank
    Office Phone Number: 618-283- 2211
    Email:amanda.milam@psbnewton.net
    
    Organizations/Groups:
   Greater Fayette County Chamber
of Commerce
Vandalia Lions Club
Vandalia Historical Society

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About Sally:
​I am a 2003 graduate of Vandalia attending college in St Louis. I began my hotel experience in Effingham, IL in 2004 with my promotion to GM in 2006. Mid-year 2007, I returned to our community to manage the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Vandalia, IL.
 
"The Greater Fayette Country Chamber is a great avenue for local businesses to work together, network & grow off each other’s strengths. In my business, I find being a member of our local Chamber as an asset to increasing our business."

About Amanda:   
I am a 2006 Graduate of Vandalia Community High School. I have been in banking for a little over 10 years. I recently found my passion in 2018 when I joined Peoples State Bank and became a Loan Originator. I have been married to my husband David for 10 year and we have a 5 year old daughter Noelle. We enjoy spending time with family, friends and participating in local events throughout the County.
 
“Growing up in Fayette County,  I am excited to finally be able to give back to my community by being part of the Greater Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. I thrive on community involvement, communication, and helping Fayette County grow.”
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Kara Metzger - Past President
Job Title: On-site Staff Performance Manager
    Business: EmployBridge
    Office Phone Number:
Email:
    
    Organizations/Groups:
   Greater Fayette County Chamber of           Commerce
                                                   Vandalia Lions Club

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About Kara:
I​’m a graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s degree in Education.  I have 10+ years of teaching experience, academic advising experience at the college level, and now management and human resource experience within the staffing industry.  I’m married to my husband Rick, and between us we have 2 teenage boys that keep us busy!  I believe that my wide range of experience helps guide me in the activities and community involvement that comes along with being a chamber member.

"I enjoy the community involvement and the networking experiences though the Chamber at the various events throughout the year.  I feel you get out of the Chamber what you put into it!" 😊

Board of directors

2019 - 2021 
Aaron Alderson - Edward Jones
Ty Bates - Bates Insurance Agency, LLC
Jennifer Garrison - Vandalia Community School District #203
Doug Knebel - Midland States Bank
Sandy Michel - Weichert Realtor, Heart & Home Realty

2020 - 2022
Amanda Milam - Peoples State Bank
Wendy Blythe - Kaskaskia College

2022 - 2024
Megan Kistler - FNB Community Bank
​Chelsey Jolliff - McKellar, Robertson, McCarty & Click Insurance
Andrew Kistler - Lanaracorp, Inc.
​Mike McCall - Driftstone Pubelo