The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the organization’s 2022 Board of Directors. The board is welcoming four new members, and 9 returning members. The new chairman of the board is Van Erikson, Director of Recruiting at Northwestern State University (NSULA).
“For nearly eight years, I have been a proud volunteer for the Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce,” states 2022 Chamber Chair, Van Erikson. “The Chamber has made great strides in the work of making Natchitoches a thriving business community with initiatives likes Leadership Natchitoches, the A+ Coalition, and the Natchitoches Young Professionals. The future is bright with many great things coming down the pipeline. Stay tuned for big things coming soon!”
The 2022 Chamber Board of Directors Executive Committee (name, role on the board, business they represent):
Van Erikson – Chairman (NSULA)
Rebecca Blankenbaker – Vice Chair (Cane River National Heritage Area)
Joanna Washington – Immediate Past Chair (City Bank & Trust Company)
Brad McCormick – Treasurer (Natchitoches Regional Medical Center)
The 2022 Chamber of Board of Directors (name, business they represent):
Jeremy Bennett (J Bennett Recruiting)
Brian Brock (Alliance Compressors)
David Clary (Louisiana Purchase, Lady’s Leash, Clary’s Christmas Company)
Greg Handel (NSULA)
Al Holden (Pilgrim’s)
Rhonda Jones (Hancock Whitney)
Sylvia LaCour (Cane River Commissary, Hospice of Natchitoches)
Claire Prymus (Ben D. Johnson Educational Center)
Tom Matuschka (Natchitoches Regional Medical Center)
To see our board members or learn more about the Natchitoches Chamber visit NatchitochesChamber.com.
The Natchitoches Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to making the Natchitoches area a thriving business community by promoting commerce, strengthening people, and improving life.
