Alicia Edwards Elected President of Chamber of Commerce, Now Renamed Edmonson Inc.

Alicia Edwards is the new Chamber of Commerce president, now known as Edmonson Inc.

Edmonson Voice Report:
Big changes have been to the Edmonson County Chamber of Commerce, with a new look, rebranding, and new officers to kick off 2026. The Chamber is now known as Edmonson Inc.

The Chamber announced today that Alicia Edwards, Director of Edmonson County Public Library, was elected president of the Chamber by its board of directors. Edwards joined the board in 2024 and has contributed greatly to the organization, according to a statement from the board.

"Alicia has demonstrated leadership that our community needs and she works well with everyone," the Chamber said. "She has been instrumental to the rebranding and reorganization that we have been working toward over the last couple of years, as we are now known as Edmonson Inc."

Edwards told the the Edmonson Voice that she was truly honored to serve as the new President of Edmonson Inc. and to represent the people, businesses, and organizations that make Edmonson County such a special place to call home.

"This community is built on neighbors supporting neighbors, small businesses that care deeply about the people they serve, and a shared pride in our beautiful county," she said. "From our local shops to our growing tourism opportunities, there is so much to celebrate here. I am grateful to be working alongside an incredible board of like-minded individuals as we continue building a strong, welcoming, and connected community for both our residents and those who come to visit."

Other changes made by the organization was the election of a new vice president, Sherrell Thompson, of A Plus Family Healthcare. She has been a member of the board since 2023 and has also been a driving force behind new ideas going into 2026.

Corey Culbreth, remains as a member of the board of directors and continues to contribute to the mission of the Chamber. He was instrumental in creating the new logo and branding for the Chamber, now known as Edmonson Inc. 

Edmonson Inc. also implemented two new board members at their monthly meeting today, which were Stacy Raymer, of Stacy's on Main, and Jessica Turner, of Bank of Edmonson County. Mrs. Turner was also elected as the new secretary/treasurer.

Four board members, three of whom that served as officers, fulfilled their terms and chose not to seek another term. They were president Darren Doyle, vice president Josh Casey, secretary/treasurer Daniel Bolton, and board member Mark Wardlow.

Outgoing president Doyle said the Chamber is being left in the best of hands.

"We worked really hard on reorganization and shoring things up for the future," he said. "We were able to accomplish several things that will set the organization up for down the road. The folks taking over now have already been such a positive influence and I know that Edmonson Inc. will do great things for our community."

Edmonson Inc. now has a new contact email address, [email protected].