Business Directory

Marcus has been involved in the Chamber for over five years. His current involvement includes 2016-2017 President of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Hardware/Software Committee, and is part of the Finance Committee. In his personal life he enjoys spending time with his family, and is an avid football fan. Marcus has two daughters, one son, and is married to his wife Hannah.

David grew up in the restaurant he now calls his own. A family owned business for three generations, David grew up in the kitchen learning how to cook the food, then growing beyond that and learning how to manage a company. Now with multiple locations, David is able to manage the business his grandfather built while gaining wisdom from those around him. He is an active member of the Young Professionals group at the Chamber.

Christy loves the outdoors and everything to do with it. She majored in Recreation and Tourism in college, and started her career at Mountaintop Bikes where she is head of Marketing. Her marketing plan has been so successful that Mountaintop Bikes has had to keep an increased amount of stock in their storage because of their rapid sales.

Saxaphone, drums, piano, guitar, bass, and banjo are just a few of the instruments that Brian Denby has mastered. With his knowledge of many different instruments, he makes the perfect Area Manager at Music City in Hometown. As an Ambassador he has brought music to the Chamber. You can see him at each event managing the sound system, and putting on an incredible playlist!

A unique interest in coffee began when Michelle was just 10 years old. She has traveled the world from Costa Rica, to Ethiopa to explore the different nuances of coffee. This research has been put into action at Hillcrest Coffee Co. With over 20 blends of coffee and a comfortable environment, you can come and enjoy a cup of coffee while learning about how coffee is roasted.

Bowling is a sport that you can play from the time you are a child, all the way until beyond being a senior adult. This fact is why Carol loves bowling so much, and decided to open Flamingo Lanes. Many Chamber events have been posted in the incredible fun enviornment at Flamingo Lanes. Carol has reinvented the sport of bowling by making it a chic and comfortable environment at Flamingo Lanes!

A young entrepreneur, Elizabeth opened the local shop Mystic Records in 2010. The shop has gained an immense amount of support. The shop provides music, records, and coffee with tables, too! Elizabeth has been an Ambassador for two years, and is passionate about helping local businesses. You may see her Ribbon Cuttings, and all the Hometown events!

Coming in as a waiter, James was able to work his way up at The Keg restaurant. He is now the General Manager, and has made huge changes and improvements to the restaurant. One of which was joining the Chamber, where they have been able to sponsor multiple events and become a Gold sponsor. James is kind, charismatic, and a great businessman who has lead seminars on how to lead a team at the Chamber. He is very active in the Young Professionals group, including leading break out sessions on how to lead as a young person.

The Ridgeland Arcade is a stable of the Hometown Area. Mark has created an environment that is true to the classic Arcade feel with games like pacman and pong, but also brings in new elements with fun interactive games such as Dance Dance Revolution. He has captured the essense of what people want and understands people to the core. As a member of the Young Professionals group, Mark brings a spice that shows everyone how to be professional and have fun!

Graduating with top marks from the Universal Culinary school, Mary started The White House Catering Company with the vision that it would be fine dining fit for the President, yet affordable. This vision has exploded into a physical manifestation of a company that is well renound in the Hometown Area.