Diplomat Program
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South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce
2009 Diplomats
The Diplomat Program is a group of 30 professionals who volunteer their time assisting the Chamber during Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours, Quarterly Luncheons, Membership Drive and more.
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Diplomat: Angie Johnston
Angie is the 2009 Chair of the Diplomat Program; she has been in the program since 2006. She is employed at Ebert Insurance Agency and has been in the insurance industry since 1993. Angie stays active in the community by serving as PTO Secretary for Foley Middle School, Luminaries Chair for the Relay for Life of South Baldwin and Children’s Village at the Balloon Festival. She and her husband James have been married for 19 years and have three beautiful children. Angie can be reached at 251-943-2281.
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Diplomat: Kristin Roberson
Kristin is a native of Foley, Alabama. She works as a Mortgage Loan Officer for Community Bank National Association and has been one of the Chamber’s most active members. She has been in the Diplomat Program since May 2006. She also serves as the Co-Chair of Growth for the 2008 Relay for Life of South Baldwin and is active with the Baldwin County Homebuilder’s Association. Kristin can be reached at 251-338-6200 for any of your home loan needs.
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Diplomat: Sonna Brown-Reynolds
Sonna is the Branch Manager of New Horizons Credit Union in Foley. She has been a diplomat sine 2006. She is a member of the Optimist Club of Foley and is currently serving as Club Secretary. Sonna may be reached at 251-943-8815 ext. 3350.
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Diplomat: Kathleen Baskin
Kathleen is owner, manager of Katy's Gourmet Inn and Catering in Foley started in 1984. She has recently decided to become a diplomat to stay active in the community where she has always volunteered her expertise in small business management thru SCORE, Women Business Assistence Center, Advisory Board to the Culinary Department at Faulkner State,Toastmasters and other community efforts to raise awareness of women striving to expand in the business world. Her successful catering business has served many celebrities such as Fannie Flagg, Cathy Ireland, Tanya Tucker, and most recently Southern Living Magazine. She hosts free cooking classes at the senior center each month. She is a avid gardener where she was awarded the Flower Power award from the Beautification Board 2008. Kathleen may be reached at 251.943.7427.
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Diplomat: Darla Gill
Darla joined the diplomat program in January of 2008. She is employed as a Service Coordinator with Long’s Human Resource Services. Long’s provides a full staffing service, including Clerical, Industrial, and Technical through their Professional and Temporary Staffing services. Long’s has been providing reliable employees to clients in this area for over 60 years. Darla enjoys being involved in the community through the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. Darla may be reached at 251-943-8725 and would love an opportunity to assist you with your staffing needs.
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Diplomat: Allan Long
Allan, a native of Foley, is employed by Business Information Solutions serving as Technology Consultant & Sales Representative. He works with businesses developing and maintaining computer networks, designing websites, planning computer backups and disaster recovery, and building point of sale systems for restaurants. Allan may be reached at 251-943-1744.
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Diplomat: Patsy Dyer
Patsy has been with State Farm Frances Holk-Jones Insurance Co. for seven years selling property, casualty, life and health insurance. She is an avid gardener and bird watcher. She will be happy to discuss any of your insurance or financial services needs. Patsy may be reached at 251-943-5031.
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Diplomat: Pat Sarto
Pat and her husband Larry own and operate Renovations, a full service remodeling & repair company. Pat oversees all advertising, public relations and customer service. In an effort to provide additional services to its clients, Renovations has recently opened a new division. This service is designed to help condominium and home owners set up rental packages – from furniture to dishes! Being a Diplomat has given her tremendous insight to the needs of property owners in Baldwin County. Pat may be reached at
251-955-6377.
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Diplomat: Dale Sommerfeld
Dale Sommerfeld was born and raised in Chippewa Falls, WI. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin in 1960, he served as a career US Air Force Officer, primarily in space system research and development field. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1980. Subsequent to his retirement from the military, he completed various technical assignments within the defense industry research and development structure. His last task was as Project Manager, Strategic Defense Initiative System Test and Evaluation Master Plan.
Dale holds academic degrees of Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering; Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering; Associates Degree, Engineering Management; Master of Science, Engineering Management; and one year of post graduate study in Management of Research. His professional military education includes diplomas from Air Command and Staff College, Air University and Air War College, Air University.
Since moving to Foley, AL after his second retirement, Dale has been an active volunteer in the local community. These activities include: SCORE; Juvenile Conference Committee (Chair); South Baldwin Literacy Council (Treasurer); South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce committees and events (Recipient of the "Above and Beyond" award); Library-sponsored Tax Form Distribution Center (Coordinator); Ecumenical Ministries, Inc.; Alabama Sheriff's Boys Ranch; Church committees and activities; many years of tutoring to enhance the educational opportunities of local students (Currently tutoring with the Foley Elementary School and Alabama Sheriff's Boys Ranch); and singing with the Four Winds Barbershop Chorus. Dale has been married to Darlene (nee Walker) Sommerfeld for over 50 years. They are the parents of Collin Sommerfeld (Livingston, Louisiana) and Amy Rawlings (Owings, Maryland). They have four grandchildren.
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