Diplomat Program

South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce
2008 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.

Special Thanks to our sponsors:

Diplomat: Kristin King
Kristin is a native of Foley, Alabama and is the 2008 Chair of the Diplomat Program. She works as a Mortgage Loan Officer for BancorpSouth 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 251-967-1975 for any of your home loan needs.

Diplomat: Angie Johnston
Angie is the 2008 Vice 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..

Diplomat: Karen Pritchett
Karen has been the Membership Services Director at
the Snook Family YMCA for three years. It is Karen’s love for the YMCA and for helping the community as a whole, that led Karen to become a diplomat for the South Baldwin Chamber.  Karen can be reached at 251-971-2457 and will be glad to help you become part of the YMCA family.

Diplomat: Dana Pearson Harris
Dana Pearson Harris is the Branch Manager of WillStaff Worldwide in Foley, and has been in the staffing industry for 17 years.  She has been a diplomat since 2007, and is also active in the Baldwin County Society for Human Resources Management. 
Dana can be reached at 251-971-8118.

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 can be reached at 251-943-8815 ext. 3350.

Diplomat: Pam Roberts
Pam is a closing agent with Gulf Shores Title Company and has been with the Company for over 14 years.  She started in the research department and then moved to the closing side of the title business.  She became a diplomat in 2007 and has worked with the Chamber in different areas for many years.  She is also active with the Foley CVB and is a member of Foley Rotary.  Pam has also participated in Relay for Life, American Heart Walk and the Ecumenical Chili Cook-off. She may be reached at 251-943-9973.

Diplomat: Sherry Antoine
Sherry moved to Foley in May of 2007 and shortly after joined the Diplomat Program. She is a Relationship Manager for Heartland Payment Systems, a payment solutions company. She loves living and working in Foley! Sherry can be reached at 251-550-7547.

Diplomat: Jerolyn J.J. Hunt- Sweisberger
J.J. moved to Foley in July of 2007 and, has since then, joined the Diplomat Program to become further involved in the community. She graduated from Huntingdon College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Organizational Communication and is currently finishing her Master’s in Human Resource Management. J.J. recently started her career with Gulf Coast Newspapers and holds the position of the Special Publications Account Executive.
J.J. can be reached at 251-947-7712.

Diplomat:  Marilyn Meador-Lowe
is the Office Administrator for Weatherspoon // Lowe // Wallace in Lillian, Alabama. Marilyn is new to the area and is enjoying being involved in the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at 251-961-1310.

Diplomat: Shawn Hipsh
Shawn joined the Diplomat Program in December of 2007. He is a Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley and works with individuals and small business owners to achieve their financial plans and dreams. Shawn can be reached at 251-990-2944.

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 can be reached at 251-943-5031.

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 can be reached at 251-955-6377.