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Chamber Ambassadors

AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE - MEETS MONTHLY FIRST THURSDAYS AT 12 NOON

Want to Become an Ambassador?

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber Ambassador Program is made up of enthusiastic Chamber volunteers who serve as the Chamber’s official “public relations” team and welcoming committee. Ambassadors help ensure our members’ questions, needs, and concerns are heard and addressed, while also supporting the Chamber’s efforts to engage, educate, and strengthen connections with both new and existing members.  Ambassadors play a vital role in member retention, recruitment, and communication—all while gaining meaningful business advantages in the process!

Serving as an Ambassador elevates your professional visibility, positions you as a trusted connector in the local business community, and creates consistent opportunities to build relationships with leaders, decision-makers, and fellow members. Ambassadors expand their networks through active involvement, gain community recognition, strengthen credibility among peers, and sharpen communication and marketing skills through hands-on engagement at Chamber events and member activities.

Ambassadors are interviewed prior to selection and must complete training. To be considered, you must have been a Chamber member for at least one (1) year. Apply online below, or email Angela Selitto at ASELITTO@FAYBIZ.COM for more information.

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CHAIR, AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

Pat Talkington, Chair
Key Account Manager, Cumulus Broadcasting

Pat Talkington is a dynamic media professional proudly rooted in Fayetteville, where she has spent years helping local businesses amplify their voices and grow impact. As a Key Account Manager with Cumulus Media, Pat brings strategy, creativity, and relationship-driven leadership to every partnership.

A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Pat is known for her collaborative spirit and belief in community connection. She is passionate about supporting local leaders and strengthening regional business.

Pat will serve within the Greater Fayetteville Chamber Ambassador Program, continuing a tradition of service-minded leadership and supporting members, staff, and Fayetteville’s business community.

2026 AMBASSADORS

Ricky Evans | Past Chair  | Ben Stout Construction

LaVern S. Oxendine, MSW | Ambassador Emeritus

Amanda Jekel | Fascinate-U Children's Museum

Angellette Cooper | Cape Fear Valley Blood Donor Center

Annmarie Gay |  ERA Strother Real Estate

Brett Craig | ServPro of Fayetteville

David Alpiger | Omni Financial

Ernest Jones | TrueVine Ministries

Jackson Spears |  Holmes Security Systems

Justina Williams | Beasley Media Group

Melanie Lyde | Cumberland County Council on Older Adults

Melanie Parker | Everhome Fayetteville

Monika Morales  |  Habitat for Humanity

Mose Harris | 9 Round Fitness

Nikki Giovanni Creecy | Shine Light INC

Samuel Gordon | The Seed Wealth Group

Talaka King | LIFE ST. Joseph of the Pine

Ryan Sands |  Sands Mobile Entertainment

Zachary St. Peter | US Logoworks

 

 

 

 

 

 

VICE CHAIR, AMBASSADOR COMMITTEE

Toni Wildhaber, Vice Chair
Development Director, United Way Cumberland County

Toni is a dedicated nonprofit leader and community advocate, currently serving as the Director of Development for the United Way of Cumberland County. She also holds leadership roles as President of the Chamber Chatter Toastmasters group and Vice Chair of the Chamber’s Ambassador Program, where she actively supports professional growth and community engagement.

With over 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Toni is passionate about creating meaningful impact in the communities she serves. Her work focuses on building connections, fostering collaboration, and developing opportunities that empower individuals and families to thrive.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Toni is a devoted wife and mother of four. Balancing family life with her many leadership roles, she is always on the go, driven by her commitment to making a difference and helping others live their best lives.

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