The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors elected Carrie Calvin, CPA, CFE, director of accounting and auditing services with Bourgeois Bennett, LLC, to a one-year term as chairman of the board.
She succeeds Chris Abadie, senior vice president with Colliers Louisiana, LLC.
The installation took place on January 14, 2025, during the Chamber’s Annual Installation & Awards Luncheon held at The Greystone with more than 200 members and guests in attendance.
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce presented several awards, including the Tammany Award and the Community Leadership Award, during its annual luncheon.
The St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce has awarded its 2024 Tammany Award to Ampirical Solutions, recognizing the Covington-based electrical engineering firm for its exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment to community development.
Sharron Newton was honored with the 2024 Community Leadership Award in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to improving the community’s quality of life through exemplary service and leadership.
Alan Thriffiley with Taxdrop Personal & Business Taxes was recognized as 2024 Board Member of the Year for his exceptional behind-the-scenes contributions and analytical expertise.
Elizabeth Garland with United Way of Southeast Louisiana received the 2024 Ambassador of the Year Award for the second consecutive year, continuing her exceptional service as a Chamber ambassador.
The 2024 Committee of the Year Award was proudly presented to the Small Business Council.
Donna Bach with Pizza Platoon was named 2024 Member of the Year in recognition of her exceptional service and commitment to the Chamber.
The 2024 Chairman’s Award was presented by outgoing Chairman Chris Abadie to Christina Chifici with LaPorte CPAs & Business Advisors in recognition of her exceptional dedication and expertise.
