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 Diplomat Program

 

 Special Thanks to our Sponsor

South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce
Diplomats

The Diplomat Program is a group of up to 30 professionals who volunteer their time assisting the Chamber during Ribbon Cuttings, Business After Hours, Luncheons, Chamber Choices and more.

 
 
 
 
 
 
David Swensen - 2012 Chair

David has been a diplomat since 2008. He has his wife have managed StarKey Self Storage for 10 years.
In the past David has been involved with the Foley SCORE counselors and is helping the Business Support Center launch Just Business Networking. For information on being a chamber diplomat, the networking group or self storage call 943-7911
 
 
State Farm Frances Holk-Jones Insurance Co.
 
 
 
Christina Weaver - 2012 Vice Chair

Christina began serving as diplomat in January, 2010.  “Being a Diplomat offers many rewards both personally and professionally. I enjoy participating in multiple events that give back to the community where I work and live”.  Christina has been the Operations Manager for Frances Holk-Jones, State Farm since 2008.  “I enjoy working with Frances for many reasons, one of which is our shared belief in community involvement!”  Weaver also enjoys any outdoor activity and sharing her life with her nine year old son Dalton, close friends and family. 

Dale Sommerfeld - Immediate Past Chair
 

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.
 
 
2012 Diplomats
 
Adrianne Black - Meyer Vacation Rentals

Brandy Buford - Long's Human Resource Services
 
Sheila Burkhardt - First National Bank of Baldwin County
 
K.C. Cheatham II - Massage Therapy of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
 
Sarah Green - Staybridge Suites
 
Jim Griffiths - Jim Griffiths, PSA - LegalShield
 
Kylie Herring - LiveOak Village
 
Yolanda Johnson - Krebs Architecture & Engineering, Inc.
 
Mary Kelley - BIS-Business Information Solutions
 
Carol McCracken - First Baldwin Insurance
 
Andy Roberson - BancorpSouth
 
Jo Smith
 
Rick Thome - Rick Thome, Jr., PSA - Merrill Lynch