Committees & Organizations

How to Get Involved?

Leadership Mainland 2026

2025 Class Leaders: Jennifer Bridgeford, Workforce Solutions & Angela Wilson, Coastal Community Credit Union

This year-long program helps train, educate and motivate key employees for future leadership roles within the community. Activities include a team-building retreat, trip to the State Capitol, and sessions on Law Enforcement, County Government, the Petrochemical Industry, Economic Development & Tourism, City Government, Education and more. Applications are accepted in the Fall. Each year’s program runs from January through December. For more information, contact:

Renee Brantley: Renee@TCLMchamber.com or click here.

Women In Business

Chair: April Ciccarello, UTMB Health; Renee Ethridge, Meador Staffing; Doreen Hughes, JPAR, The Sears Group; Anita Jones, Linde, Inc.; Mandie McMillan Crowder, RE/MAX Coastal; Amy Reid, SBDC Galveston County; Brandi Jo Smith, Hospitality Health ER This is a group of diverse and influential women who enjoy building their social and business networks and who are dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of other women through avenues of leadership, education, advocacy and mentoring. New members are always welcome. Monthly events include luncheons and after-hours events. This group will also form a committee to judge nominations for the 1st annual Women in Leadership Awards. Check the online Events Calendar for upcoming dates. For more information click here. For more information, contact: Stefanie Aldrich stefanie@tclmchamber.com

Young Professionals

Council: Dane Grissom, DBG Services; Brittany Rivers, GCH; Kourtney Fanucchi, Anchored Real Estate; Charlie Mascorro, AMOCO FCU; Katie Culbreth, Higginbotham YP was created to engage young professionals in the community by providing an opportunity to make business connections and become better acquainted with the Texas City-La Marque Chamber and the value of involvement. Open to people who work in the area ages 21 to 45. Monthly events include luncheons with mentors and speakers, after-hours social events, and volunteer service opportunities. For more information, contact: Renee Brantley renee@tclmchamber.com

Advocacy Committee

David Grissom, DBG Services and Lisa Cashbaugh-Sanchez, Dow Chemical

The Chamber Advocacy Group maintains a rapport with Legislative bodies on a local, state and national level for the purpose of receiving input from the community and providing feedback to legislators who represent our needs and interests. Activities include Galveston County Day at the Capitol which provides legislative updates on important issues affecting the local area and businesses.

Education Development

Chair: Peter Wuenschel, Communities in School – Bay Area

Supporting a system of education aimed at excellence in the public and private schools and colleges. This is a task force committed to seeing the future of students, as bright ones.

This committee serves TCISD, DISD and College of the Mainland.

Chamber Champs

These volunteers act as the face of the Chamber in the community by referring new members, attending events, and welcoming new businesses at ribbon cuttings and groundbreakings. They host and serve at membership ceremonies, and enjoy the rewards of making new contacts and strengthening business relationships. For more information, contact: bianca@tclmchamber.com

Diversity Initiative

The goal of this initiative is to develop intentional plans to cultivate members from diverse businesses and backgrounds. The Chamber will work with Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs) and local civic leaders to foster entrepreneurship and small business success in the community.

Golden Division

Chair: Stefanie Aldrich A group of retirees who put their years of experience and expertise to use through volunteer service with the Chamber and the community. Monthly meetings include informative speakers, fellowship, and refreshments. New members are welcome. For more information, contact: Stefanie Aldrich stefanie@tclmchamber.com

Hospitality Alliance

This group is dedicated to getting professionals in the Hospitality and Tourism Industries to network together to exchange ideas, offer mentoring, and promote events in the community. Contact stefanie@TCLMchamber.com for details on how to get involved!

Non-Profit Community Networking Circle

This group keeps non-profit professionals informed and empowered to create a positive public policy environment that best supports nonprofits in advancing their missions. To learn more about this developing taskforce, contact stefanie@TCLMchamber.com

Event Volunteers

For the Industrial Trade Show, Shrimp Boil, Golf Tournament, Bayou Fest and more, committees form to plan and implement these special evens. Chamber members are invited to get involved by communicating their specific interests in these various events. Send your interest to Vice President Stefanie Aldrich at stefanie@TCLMchamber.com.

Join a Committee

By joining the TCLM Chamber of Commerce, you are supporting our mission to help build leaders, strengthen community, and shape our region for the future.