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Citizens and industry leaders volunteer to serve on the active board of the 
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Executive Committee

Hollie Smith, Ed.D.

Chairwoman of the Board 2026-2027

Stephen F. Austin State University

Jason Reese, Ph.D.

Chair Elect 2026-2027

Nelson Rusche College of Business, SFASU

Olivia Kiritsy

Immediate Past Chair 2026-2027

Loblolly Properties, LLC

Caroline Garner

Treasurer 2026-2027

Nacogdoches Area 
United Way

Damon Ruckel

Vice Chair- Public Policy Division 2026-2027

Ruckel Insurance & Financial Group

Kathryn Blevins

Vice Chair- Membership Services Division 2026-2027

Nelson Rusche College of Business, SFASU

Erin Windham

Vice Chair- Community Development Division 2026-2027

Nacogdoches Independent School District

Chris Thomas

Vice Chair- Resource Development Division 2026-2027

Motorhomes of Texas

Chamber Board of Directors

Chamber Staff Members

Kelly Augustine

President/CEO

president@nactx.com

Shari Williams

Vice President Member Engagement

membership@nactx.com

Lexy Carpenter

Program & Event Director

programs@nactx.com

Sharon Hurst

Information Specialist

info@nactx.com

Missy Manning

Financial Manager

finance@nactx.com
Nacogdoches Guide

Business Directory & Map

These premier Chamber publications are widely distributed throughout Nacogdoches County and beyond!

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