Chassen Haynes, Lauren Fletcher and Linda Ryan have moved into new roles with the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce.
Haynes is now serving as the director of existing industry and special projects. In this position, he meets with representatives of existing companies, municipalities and utility districts, and contributes to economic development projects for companies looking to relocate or expand in Rutherford County. He joined the Chamber staff in 2009 and previously served as director of government affairs and community development.
Fletcher has been named director of events and oversees all of the organization’s events. She also plans, coordinates and secures event sponsorships, and manages the Destination Rutherford investor relations plan. She joined the Chamber staff in 2011 as membership account executive.
Ryan now serves as executive assistant, and manages all conference room rentals, offers administrative support and serves as an assistant to the president, vice president of operations and vice president of economic development.
“It’s always important to fill positions with the right people,” said Paul Latture, Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce president. "In this case, we were fortunate to already have the right people in our ranks, and I am confident that they will do well in their new roles.”
Haynes earned a bachelor of business administration and master of business administration degrees from Middle Tennessee State University. He is a 2011 Leadership Rutherford graduate, serves as chairman of Murfreesboro Young Professionals and is affiliated with the Only Downtown Business Alliance, Rutherford County Wellness Council and Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Fletcher is an MTSU graduate with a degree in mass communication and minors in psychology and political science. She counts Habitat for Humanity and the Junior League of Murfreesboro among her volunteer organizations and is a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
Ryan has 32 years of experience teaching kindergarten, with 16 years in Cannon County and 16 years in Rutherford County. She joined the Chamber staff in 2011 after six months of retirement to work part-time in the Visitor’s Center.
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce seeks to promote economic development and a quality of life to benefit all residents of Rutherford County. Programs, events and services are offered to both members and non-members. The Chamber operates out of a main office on Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro, and branch offices in Smyrna and La Vergne. Learn more atwww.rutherfordchamber.org.