The Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2025-2026 Board of Directors for its fiscal year beginning in July 2025. The Chamber’s Board of Directors offers valuable insight and leadership for the organization’s strategic direction, programming, development, and more.
Lindsay Tomlinson, director of deposit operations and senior vice president at Origin Bank, will serve as board chairwoman, succeeding Thomas Graham, insurance provider and branch manager at Forth Insurance. George Lee IV, minister at Temple Baptist Church, will serve as chair-elect and vice chair of the workforce development committee. Oliver Neal, senior project manager at Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix & Hixson, Inc., will continue to serve as vice chair of the membership development committee. Matthew Waldroup, senior vice president at Centric Credit Union, joins the executive board as vice chair of finance.
“It’s an incredible honor to serve as Chairwoman of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber,” said Lindsay Tomlinson, chair of the Ruston-Lincoln Board. “It’s a privilege to work alongside a board of committed and experienced business leaders who care deeply about Lincoln Parish. Together, we will focus on strengthening workforce development, expanding support for businesses of all sizes, and deepening our engagement with members. It’s a joy to continue serving in the business community I proudly call home.”
In June, the Chamber’s Board of Directors attended a luncheon at Squire Creek Country Club sponsored by Origin Bank to celebrate their achievements and the new members joining. All current board members will continue their service for the 2025-2026 year.
“We’re incredibly fortunate to have a Board of Directors deeply committed to strengthening our business environment,” said Elizabeth Turnley, President and CEO of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce. “Our Chamber thrives on creating meaningful connections and strategic opportunities for local businesses. It’s an honor to continue partnering with such dedicated leaders to strengthen our local economy.”
Below are the members of the 2025-2026 Ruston Lincoln Chamber Board. Those serving on the executive board are indicated with an asterisk.
- Briley Cotton, Brasher Group
- Caleb Etheridge, Etheridge Pipeline & Conduit
- Mark Graham, Holland Real Estate Group
- Thomas Graham*, Forth Insurance
- Chelsea Klepzig, Argent Financial Group
- George Lee IV*, Temple Baptist Church
- Oliver Neal*, Meyer, Meyer, LaCroix, and Hixson, Inc.
- Chase Patterson, Lincoln Outpatient Therapy Services
- Amy Schwartzenburg, Hunt Guillot & Associates
- Lindsay Tomlinson*, Origin Bank
- Matthew Waldroup*, Centric Credit Union
Ex-officio board members include:
- Tisha Arnold, Grambling State University
- Cami Geisman, Louisiana Tech University
- Kevin Klepzig, Lincoln Parish Police Jury
- Sarah McKinnie, Origin Bank
- Patience Tally, Louisiana Delta Community College
- Mayor Ronny Walker, City of Ruston
- Stephen Williams, Lincoln Parish Sheriff
For more information about the Workforce Development Grant Program, visit rustonlincoln.org.
