Ambassadors
The Ambassadors are an extension of the Chamber who are out and engaged in the community. They are the official welcome team for new members. They can be spotted at ribbon cuttings, greeting new Chamber members and volunteering at events.
President - Tracy Goens
Core3Realty
Born & raised in Baldwin County, I have been in real estate for over 15 years. I am loving helping people- that is something near to my heart. I am very driven, so within my first year of real estate; I was Rookie of the Year. I had always wanted to get my broker’s license and open my own company. I found an awesome business partner: Ann Andrew and the dream came to reality. Core 3 Realty was born. We chose the name Core 3 because it stands for our 3 core values- clients, community and culture. It is the biggest transaction most people make in their lifetime, so it is important to provide exceptional customer service for our clients, that become friends and family. Receiving the Community Leader of the Year award from the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce was such an honor. We want to make buying or selling your home a smooth process, and we go above and beyond. When not selling real estate, I love traveling and relaxing on our beautiful white sandy beaches. And one thing many people don’t know about me is that in 2007, my father was murdered. And after that I started a local victims’ support group.
Martha Davidson
Infirmary Health
Martha Davidson was born and reared in the Mississippi Delta. She graduated with honors from University of Southern Mississippi, where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in advertising and a minor in marketing. Her dream to be involved in healthcare led her to a career in healthcare marketing, and her dream to be involved in missions, led her to three children, all siblings, adopted from Costa Rica. Martha is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in organizational leadership with a concentration in healthcare from Claremont Lincoln University in Claremont, CA. Her personal mission is serve, encourage and inspire those around her in order to bring a positive light to every person and every project she encounters.
Meghan Battles
M&M Bank
Early in 2021, Meghan Battles joined Merchants & Marine’s team and now serves as a Branch Manager and Lender for both Daphne and Fairhope branches. She’s enjoyed being an Ambassador with the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce for 3 years now because it’s given her the opportunity to support not only new members of the Chamber but also lets her be heavily involved with the community. She has loved supporting Daphne’s Jubilee Festival of Arts as Chairperson and Hospitality Chair. Meghan and her husband Greg live in Loxley. They have 4 children and 1 pup: Emma, Nicholas, Jacob, Alexander and, of course, Huck.
Sandy Cooke
McMurphy Orthodontics
With more than 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, Sandy Cooke joined McMurphy Orthodontics in Spanish Fort in 2014; serving as the Marketing Director. Sandy has been an Ambassador with the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce for nearly 20 years and she has been actively involved as Chairperson for the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast and the Ambassadors Group. In addition to her activities with the chamber, Sandy currently serves on the Spanish Fort Education Enrichment Foundation Board of Directors. Sandy and her husband Troy live in Spanish Fort. They have 3 daughters Ashley, Courtney, and Katie.
Garrett Hughes
Hughes Funeral Home
Garrett Hughes was born and raised right here on the Eastern Shore. He attended the University of Mobile and graduated with a degree in Global Business. Garrett worked with City Hope Church in various roles, before joining the staff of University of Mobile in Marketing and Admissions roles. He worked for the university for six years, before stepping down to join his family business, Hughes Funeral Home, in Daphne. As a Funeral Director’s Apprentice, Garrett will assist with planning all aspects of the funeral service, continual learning from his parents and their staff, and continue to work to grow the business. Garrett is excited to help grow the business that his family has built, but more importantly to help and comfort people in what could be the darkest time they may go through. Garrett lives in Daphne with his wife Melyssa. They enjoy cookouts with friends, watching the Auburn Tigers and New Orleans Saints, and spending time with their nieces and nephews.
Leroy Hughes
Baldwin County Youth Orchestra
I am currently director of the Baldwin County Youth Orchestra, a non-profit organization. I helped co-found this organization 11 years ago with the help of Linda Langham. I have also taught general music, and choir in the public school systems of Baldwin County as well as Escambia County, Florida. I also currently serve as a minister of music in a local church and have been involved with church work and music for over 35 years. I enjoy spending time with my wife of 31 years, two daughters and my 3 grandchildren.
Paula Knodel
Roberts Brothers Real Estate
I have been a realtor for 20 years. I enjoy introducing newcomers to our lovely area, or helping fellow long-term residents find their next dream home. I have been involved in the Chamber of Commerce for 10 years and serve as an Ambassador and on the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast Committee.. I am married and have one son and one grandson who are all graduates of Auburn University. I also have a 3 year old grandson.
Justin Law
Strategic Wealth Specialists
My name is Justin Law. I grew up around the Troy, Alabama area and relocated to the Eastern Shore area about three years ago. I operate a comprehensive wealth advisory practice under the arm of The Strategic Wealth Advantage Group! Our firm guides our clients through such personal planning challenges such as basic financial guidance; asset protection; sustainable, non-erosive wealth building; optimal wealth distribution strategies. We also work with small business owners in multiple planning areas, including: informal business valuation, employee retention strategies, and business exit-planning strategies. While not working, I enjoy partaking of the incredible Eastern Shore restaurant cuisine and relaxing at the beach/Gulf Coast! I am honored for this opportunity to be an Eastern Shore Ambassabor!
Kaitlyn LeBlanc
Merrill Lynch
Kaitlyn LeBlanc is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch in Fairhope. She enjoys her career because it gives her the opportunity to build multi-generational relationships with her clients and to keep individuals and businesses on track toward reaching their long-term financial goals. She is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and moved to Daphne in 2018. In addition to serving as a chamber ambassador, she is a Junior Achievement volunteer at Fairhope High School, a member of the Eastern Shore Business Network, and serves her university's local alumni chapter. Her favorite memory with the Chamber is winning the chamber's Young Professional of the Year award for 2019.
Deborah York Salisbury
Content Fresh
Deborah Salisbury, APR, is a social media and online marketing consultant. Her company, Content Fresh provides full service social media management in addition to website consulting and training. Since founding Content Fresh in 2009, Deborah has been building digital footprints and improved the online visibility for more than 50 small businesses along the Alabama Gulf Coast. With a technical education and a passion for writing, she has been involved with social media from the beginning – as communications manager for a dotcom when online message boards became popular for stock traders. In 2017, she became an accredited Continuing Education instructor for the Alabama Real Estate Commission and regularly teaches classes on Social Media, Facebook for Business, and Facebook Advertising.
Wynona Salter
Wynona's Insurance Agency
My name is Pamela Wynona Salter. My husband David and I own Wynona's Insurance Agency. Before Covid-19 we had a office in Gulf Shores now we work out of our house in Spanish Fort. I started working for ALFA Insurance Oct. 16,1986. The first year ALFA gave Commercial Agent of Year for the company I won. I also won Cabinet Award for AIG in 2006 beating out all the other agents in 48 states. I sat on the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo as a voting member from 2004 to 2008. I am licensed in Alabama and Florida. I am married to David Salter and have one son David Schoen(Little Dude). God Bless
Meagan Talbert
Lower Alabama Benefits
Coming Soon!
Katherine (Kat) Gray
US Health
Kat Gray is a Mobile native that has returned from Colorado to raise her family on the Gulf Coast. She is married to her high school sweetheart and together they have three kiddos. Kat has been in the health insurance industry for several years and truly has a passion for community building and helping small businesses thrive while educating individuals on health benefits. Kat prides herself on solving problems no matter how complicated to insure that they have the best benefits for their specific goals and needs. Kat desires to help build the community in any way she can assist.
Kaitlyn Bradley
Fulcrum Construction Group
Coming soon.
Jasmine Philyaw
Coastal Alabama Community College
Jasmine Philyaw currently serves as a Career Coach at Coastal Alabama Community College. She has been active in this role for almost two years and has worked at Coastal Alabama for almost seven years. Jasmine started her higher education journey as an Enrollment Specialist and has been passionate about the field ever since. A native of Evergreen, Alabama, and a product of a community college. Jasmine began her academic journey at Faulkner State Community College, later transferring to Troy University, receiving Bachelor’s degree in Communication studies, and a Master’s in Strategic Communication Studies. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, painting, spending time with her fur baby and friends. She is looking forward to serving as an Ambassador and adding diversity to the committee.
Michelle Murrill
Southern View Media
Coming soon.
Amy Wikoff-Angermeier
United Cerebral Palsy
Coming soon.
Gail Young
Mosquito Joe
Gail Yongue was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and moved to the Eastern Shore in 2002 with her husband Jim. She is the co-owner and CEO of Mosquito Joe, an outdoor pest control company that focuses on providing hassle free and effective mosquito control solutions to residential and commercial properties. Her business is run on the values of providing an excellent customer experience while supporting her employees life goals. So is also co-owner of Vol Properties, a real estate holding company.
Gail graduated from the University of Tennessee with a BS in Education, majoring in Exercise Science; and from the SBA Emerging Leaders class of 2018. She serves on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for the Eastern Shore MPO and is the Southeast representative for the Mosquito Joe Franchise Advisory Council. When not working you can find her riding the roads, running or hiking trails, reeling in the big one offshore, and spending time making memories with her family, friends and pets.