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 |
About Aaron:
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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 |
About TY:
Ty Bates attended Kaskaskia College, where he graduated with an Associate in Applied Science, Administration of Justice in 2003. He resides with his wife of 16 years and 2 daughters, 14 and 12, in Patoka, IL. Ty worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections for 10 years where he was a Correctional Officer at Centralia Correctional Center; Assistant Warden of Programs at Centralia and Big Muddy River Correctional Centers; Warden at Big Muddy River Correctional Center and Deputy Director of Operations for the Southern District. In 2015, Ty became an agent at Bates Insurance Agency, LLC - Shelter Insurance in Vandalia IL and continues to serve Vandalia and surrounding communities as well as Missouri and Ohio. Ty is a deacon and past board chairman at Calumet Street Christian Church, former member of Centralia’s Planning and Zoning Commission and a member of Marion County Board from 2006-2012. He is currently serving as Vice-President/board member of the Greater Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, member of the Kaskaskia Foundation Board of Directors, member of NFIB and current President of the Vandalia Rotary. |
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 
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 |
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.” |
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 |
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
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
