Chairman -Juan Velazquez, First Bank Juan is the AVP Banking Center Manager for First Bank. He has worked in banking for the past 15 years. Juan currently serves on the Chamber since 2024. He is the Cochair person of the Hispanic Advisory Council. Within the community, he teaches Financial literacy to students as well to adults in our community. Also he volunteers with the Virginia Reads One Book. He enjoys collaborating to bring the positive impacts of the Chamber to the community.
Vice Chair - Angie Vann, The Bookkeeping Company/Angie Renee Photography Angie is the owner of two local businesses, The Bookkeeping Company and Angie Renee Photography. Within the community, she is a non-profit board member for Wakemans Grove Church of the Brethren, Theatre Shenandoah, Shenandoah County Pregnancy Center and the Virginia Association of Professional Soil Scientists.
Treasurer - Wayne Sager, Strasburg Police Dept. Wayne is the Chief of Police for the Town of Strasburg Police Department. He currently serves as Ambassador for the Chamber. Wayne is a strong community advocate, as he serves on several boards and committees: Woodstock/Edinburg Little League, Family Youth Initiative, Community Resources for Education & Wellness (CREW), Shenandoah County Ducks Unlimited, and Rotary. If selected, he would support local business through advocation, attend and help with Chamber events.
Secretary - Ingrid Thompson, Shen-Paco Industries, Inc Ingrid is the Outreach Coordinator for Shen-Paco Industries, Inc. and has been with Shen-Paco for 10 years. She has served 6 years on the Chamber board in the past and is looking forward in serving her community again. Ingrid serves on the Edinburg/Mt Jackson Rotary club. She is also involved in the Non-Profit Council and is on the board for Night to Shine. She lives in Edinburg with her husband and enjoys being with her grandchildren.
Former Chairman - Justin Wightman, Seven Bends Arbor Care Justin is Co-Owner of 1752 Barbecue. Justin has been the Autumnfest Committee Chairperson since 2016 and under his leadership the festival has grown in attendees and funds raised for the Chamber's programs. Justin had served on the Chamber Board during it's visioning and growth period in 2013. In his spare time he enjoys cooking, concerts, and pretty much any outdoor activity. DIRECTORS: 
Jaynelle Bowers, City National Bank Jaynelle is the Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager of City National Bank, where she has been employed for the last 26 years. She currently serves the Chamber as the Valor Awards Chair, Mayfest Committee Member, and Secretary of th Strasburg Business Alliance. Within the community, she volunteers for Night to Shine. From 2017-2022, she served as Secretary on the Chamber Board of Directors. She also was a community partner for Strasburg Fire Department in 2022.
Bryan Byrd, Shentel Bryan currently works as a Government and Community Affairs Specialist for Shentel. He received an MA in Economics from George Mason University and is finishing up an MA in Christian Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Bryan looks to leverage his years of experience as an interface between the private and public sector to help foster the continued flourishing of the County's business community.
Chris was born and raised in Shenandoah County, a graduate of Central High School, Laurel Ridge Community College, and James Madison University, he currently resides in Woodstock with his wife and two children. Crystal is a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones in Strasburg. She earned her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Crystal is active with the Chamber as an Ambassador and a member of the Lead Share Group. She is also a graduate of the 2020 Leadership Shenandoah County Class. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, baking, running 5ks, swimming, biking and competing in triathlons. Crystal lives in Edinburg with her husband John and their three sons.
Amy is Office Manager and Paralegal for Clark & Bradshaw, P.C.’s Woodstock office. Amy is also a Virginia Certified Title Examiner (VCTE). She worked in tourism and in the non-profit sector for over 25 years before switching to the legal field. She is currently President of the Forestville-Quicksburg Ruritan Club and is a member of Shenandoah Valley Paralegal Association, the Hands of Harmony Handbell Choir and Shenandoah Singers choir group. Amy and her husband Joe live in New Market and have three grown children and two grandchildren. She enjoys swimming, reading, the beach, camping, music, and family time.
Kelly is a Shenandoah County native who is happy to be back home after more than a decade away. She is a 1989 graduate of James Madison University and is currently the Plant Human Resources Manager at George's Inc. in Edinburg, where she and her team manage all things relating to the employee life cycle. She believes that serving on the Chamber Board will align well with her core values "Do the right thing, take care of my people, and give back to the community" and she looks forward to helping grow the organization. In her spare time, she enjoys fishing, traveling to warm destinations, and listening to live music. 
Abby Walters, Preslee Real Estate Abby is the owner and broker of Preslee Real Estate. She has been a Realtor since 2005. She currently serves the Chamber by volunteering as a chairperson of the Mayfest Committee and Vice Chair of the Strasburg Business Alliance. Within the community, Abby is a member of the Strasburg Rotary Club.
Cindy Hunter, Aging In Place Industry Cindy, formerly the Director of Human Resources and Corporate Compliance Officer for Shenandoah Valley Westminster Canterbury, is a Woodstock native active in our community. She is a member of the Woodstock Rotary Club. Her goal in serving on the Chamber board is to make Shenandoah County the best place it can possibly be to live, work, visit and play. She and her husband Mike live in Woodstock.
Greg is the Assistant Town Manager in Mount Jackson. With over 20 years of experience in leadership, marketing, community development and event planning, Greg is eager to contribute to the Chamber's mission of supporting and promoting the vibrant business community. Greg has served as Executive Director of the Staunton Downtown Development Association (SDDA) and the Director of Marketing and Development for Valley Mission Inc., Greg currently serves on the boards of Oak Grove Theatre and ShenanArts in Staunton, Va. He is looking forward to meeting and working with the many wonderful individuals and businesses that make Shenandoah County such a special place! |
Chris Hepner, Individual Member
Crystal Hollar, Edward Jones 
Amy Proctor, Clark & Bradshaw, PC 
Kelly Good Singleton, George's Inc.
Greg Beam, Town of Mount JacksonMission and Vision
Mission: Serving as a leader in creating a vibrant and diverse community that drives economic opportunity and well-being.
Vision: To be the organization where our business community turns for leadership and business resources.
Purpose and Objectives
The Shenandoah County Chamber of Commerce is organized to achieve the following objectives:
· To advance the commercial, industrial, and civic growth and welfare of Shenandoah County.
· To aid in the advancement and conservation of the business, professional, and educational interests of the County of Shenandoah,
and Commonwealth of Virginia
· To foster and encourage the agricultural development of Shenandoah County
· To enhance tourism prospects in Shenandoah County
· To advance retail opportunities in Shenandoah County
· To advocate for the business interests of our members
· To collect and provide statistical information and data in reference to the commerce, trade, business, capital, industry,
and growth of Shenandoah County
· To aid, assist and cooperate in securing and establishing industries and business enterprises within Shenandoah County
We Strive for Excellence
We provide the highest quality programs and services, challenging ourselves to achieve greater results for our members,
our community and each other.
Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors |