2022 Chamber Board Chairman

I have heard it said "the days go slow, but the years go fast." For me, as the 2022 Chamber Board Chairman, I can assure you the 2022 year has flown by in a hurry. I cannot believe I am approaching the end of an amazing year serving in this role. Tony Dungy says, "it's about the journeymine and yours-the lives we can touch, the legacy we can leave, and the world we can change for the better." Lufkin and Angelina County epitomizes this quote and I have watched our Chamber Staff, Chamber Board/Executive Board, and Chamber Investors live it out daily. As I reflect on the year, I have had the privilege to attend numerous Ribbon Cuttings, Cheers with the Chamber, Special Events, and so many other Chamber functions. It is incredible to see all of the great things happening in Lufkin and Angelina County. I have had a "ringside" seat with our County officials, City officials, Chamber CEO, Economic Development leaders, and others as we discussed "Regionalism" to make Angelina County even better. We have honored businesses with our Celebrate Business awards. The Texas State Forest Festival had a record breaking year. Over a two-week period, I watched as we honored Atkinson Candy for 90 years, Casa Morales for 50 years and Ferrara's Heating and Air with 40 years of being in business. Their stories are incredible, as is the history of all our Investors' businesses. Tara and her team are committed to making a difference and work tirelessly on behalf of all our investors. It has been a tremendous honor to serve as the 2022 Chairman and I look forward to 2023 and all of the great things in store for us. Lufkin/Angelina County is the greatest place on earth to live, work, play, raise a family and grow your business. Love. Serve. Care.

David W. Flowers 2022 Board Chairman Huntington ISD