The Gwinnett Chamber introduced Tom Andersen, partner, Andersen, Tate & Carr, as the organization’s new chairman along with the 16 members making up the 2019 board of directors.

“Tom Andersen, founding partner of the Andersen, Tate, and Carr law firm located in Duluth, has been a leader in Gwinnett and metro Atlanta for many years, and he will bring to his new position a wealth of experience in both economic and community development. Tom’s leadership during this exciting time in our community’s history will help to ensure that Gwinnett continues to grow and thrive and enhance the quality of life for all the citizens of Gwinnett,” said Dr. Dan Kaufman, President & CEO of the Gwinnett Chamber.

Andersen succeeds Ron Garrard, President & CEO, Garrard Group who will continue to serve as a director. New members of the Board for 2019 include Jim Brooks of Evermore CID, Kenneth Davis of Renasant Bank, Liz Gillespie of North American Properties, Lorraine Green of Pond, Kim Hartsock of Warren Averett, Chris Hayes of TPA Group, Talbert Hill of Preschool Solutions, Inc. / The Goddard Schools, Kathryn Kieser of Primerica, Robert Moeck from Next Star Communications / Sprint, Nathan Powell from Powell & Edwards, Attorneys at Law, PC, Norberto Sanchez of Norsan Group, Jordan Sandler of Frenik Marketing Group, Adam Taussig from BB&T, Lee Tucker of Mahaffey Pickens Tucker LLP, Scott White of Synovus, and Lisa Winton from Winton Machine Company.

For a complete list of the Gwinnett Chamber’s board of directors, visit GwinnettChamber.org.