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2015 Board of Directors
Board of Directors serving to guide the organization and make policies and create the business plan.Patsy Bland
Past Chairman of the Board Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Patsy Bland, RealtorTricia Brunson
Chamber Staff President & CEO Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, President & CEOJenni Brunson
Vice Chair Membership Development HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, Marketing ManagerJenni Brunson has been the Marketing Manager at Twin Cities Hospital since November 2005. Her responsibilities include business development, mark...David Goetsch
Life DirectorDebbie Lewis
ERA American Real Estate - The Debbie Lewis Team, Realtor-ConsultantI specialize in Niceville properties and I am an expert on the Rocky Bayou and Bluewater Bay neighborhoods. As a wife of a retired military Veteran...Lee Lewis, P.E.
AVCON, INC. Engineers & PlannersSteve Ruckel
Chairman's Appointee Ruckel Coaching & Consulting, OwnerStephen W. (Steve) Ruckel has been married to Rhonda since 1971, they have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. Steve brings a wealth of experiences to ...Mike Stenson
Destin-Fort Walton Beach AirportAlan Wood
2015 Treasurer/2016 Chair Elect as of Oct 2015 CCB Community Bank - Niceville Branch, Florida PresidentPatsy Bland
Past Chairman of the Board
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate - Patsy Bland, Realtor
Tricia Brunson
Chamber Staff President & CEO
Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, President & CEO
Jenni Brunson
Vice Chair Membership Development
HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, Marketing Manager
Jenni Brunson has been the Marketing Manager at Twin Cities Hospital since November 2005. Her responsibilities include business development, marketing, public relations, & fundraising. In her role she also coordinates and participates in community events, trade shows, and expos. She serves as representative for all local Chambers of Commerce and is the current Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board, co-founded the Niceville Young Professionals Committee in 2015, and served as Honorary Commander for the 505th CCW at Hurlburt Field in 2015.
Brad Butler
Florida Power & Light Company, District Operations Manager
Vicki Dutton
Synovus - Bluewater Bay Branch, Branch Manager
Paige Floyd Hart
Vice Chair Special Events
Bright Light Land Title Company, LLC, Owner
Erica Chapman
Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, Accounting & Business Administration
David Goetsch
Life Director
Ty Handy
Chairman Elect through September 2015
Northwest Florida State College
Debbie Lewis
ERA American Real Estate - The Debbie Lewis Team, Realtor-Consultant
I specialize in Niceville properties and I am an expert on the Rocky Bayou and Bluewater Bay neighborhoods. As a wife of a retired military Veteran, I understand the stress associated with a military move and I will work to make the transition as easy as possible for you and your family. Whether you are looking for a starter home near base or a bigger property on the water or golf course. I can help you find the home that is right for you. Both buyers and sellers agree that I offer exceptional customer service, dedication, and commitment that is unmatched by anyone else. I look forward to working with you! GO NICEVILLE!
Lee Lewis, P.E.
AVCON, INC. Engineers & Planners
Steve Ruckel
Chairman's Appointee
Ruckel Coaching & Consulting, Owner
Stephen W. (Steve) Ruckel has been married to Rhonda since 1971, they have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. Steve brings a wealth of experiences to his consulting amd coaching practice. Steve is a retired bank president, real estate broker and developer, marketing director, home health care owner, and is an ordained minister. He has a business management degree from OWCC, a B.S. in finance from Florida State University, a M.A. in theology and worked on his doctorate in leadership and renewal at Regent University. He and Rhonda are certified life coaches, and certified Myers Briggs consultants. Steve consults with both churches and businesses specializing in strategic planning, visioneering, organizational develoment, and leadership transformation.
Mike Stenson
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
Rachelle Waltz
Chairman's Appointee
Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC, Staff Accountant
Steve Wills
Vice Chair Community Development
Raytheon Technologies
Alan Wood
2015 Treasurer/2016 Chair Elect as of Oct 2015
CCB Community Bank - Niceville Branch, Florida President