The executive director of the Houston Area Chamber of Commerce resigned Monday after about 2 ½ years at the post.
Brenda Jarrett led the day-to-day activities of the organization since spring 2014.
The announcement came from Gayla Bratton, the chamber’s president, and Tammy Cantrell, a board member. The resignation was effective Monday.
“I have appreciated the opportunity to work with the Houston area business people, chamber members, Houston City Council, Mayor Don Tottingham, City Administrator Larry Sutton, economic developer Ron Reed, grant writer Elaine Campbell, the Houston city police and fire departments, the county commissioners, the Houston Herald staff, the city’s visitor center workers and many volunteers. The Houston community has great potential for economic growth. There is great promise for the future as young business people invest their lives and their livelihoods into the community and are increasingly interested in leading the way for continued improvements.
“I wish only the best for the Houston community in the future but in order for that to come about the leaders of the community need to find common ground on which to proceed.”
Bratton said the board is seeking volunteers to help with the upcoming Old Settlers Reunion, set for June 30 through July 2. Call her at 417-967-3898 or Cantrell at 417-967-2580.