Public Policy Committee
The Chamber’s Public Policy Committee is comprised of leading members of Greater Gainesville’s business community. The Committee is charged with researching issues, collecting input from membership and then advising the Chamber Board of Directors on specific action items if needed. The Public Policy Committee also educates elected officials and the public of the business community’s concerns. Participation is open to all members in good standing.
Members
- Jon C. Thomas, Colliers International (Chair)
- John Roberts, CenterState Bank (Vice Chair)
- Patrice Boyes, Boyes Law Firm
- Mary Chance, Consortium of Florida Education
- Susan Crowley, University of Florida
- John Gerhold, North Florida Regional Medical Center
- Virginia Grant, Gainesville Black Professionals
- Sherry Houston, Ronald McDonald House
- Liam McClay, Santa Fe College
- Betty Petty, Exactech, Inc.
- Kinnon Thomas, WUFT
- Craig Wilburn, Keller Williams Realty
- Clay Martin, Folds & Walker, LLC (Past Chair)
For more information about the Public Policy Committee and how you can get involved, please contact our Grassroots Engagement Manager Vicki Gervickas at vicki@gainesvillechamber.com.
