Prior to accepting the Paulding Chamber’s presidency, Carolyn spent 17 years as President and CEO of two fast growing chambers in the Houston (TX) area, developing economic development capital campaigns for various Chambers of Commerce, and most recently served as President of the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, Winder, GA. She has a great history of developing successful economic development initiatives, successful campaign fundraising and achieving goals for progressive, community growth.
Her experience in organizing and working with community boards and various state and governmental officials is an asset that has provided Carolyn with the ability to build consensus in the business community. In addition, she has served in leadership positions with the YMCA, United Way, Leadership Houston and Leadership Texas. She directed three trade missions to China and also has a background in the hospitality industry.
Carolyn returned to her native state of Georgia after raising her family in Texas. She loves her work with personal satisfaction coming from helping communities achieve their goals and visions. When away from the office, she enjoys travel, history, golf and gardening with her husband, Del, as well as being “Mimi” to two wonderful grandchildren.