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    Good evening, and welcome to the Annual Nederland Chamber of Commerce Installation Banquet. My name is Jared Byrd, and I’m honored to serve as your 2026 Chairman. I enjoy supporting our community and serving others is what drives me to do my best each day.

    When I think about the Chamber, I think about community. While being a member of the chamber is important, being an active member is what truly makes an impact. Much like parents joining the PTA—signing up alone doesn’t build a stronger school; participation does. The same is true here. Active involvement brings greater rewards for you, your business, and our entire community.

    The Board of Directors and staff are here to support you in any way possible. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know how we can help. We are stronger together than we could ever be individually, and each of you has something valuable to contribute.

    Thank you for being here this evening. I look forward to connecting with you soon as we work together to make this year one of growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact within our community.

    Jared Byrd

    Chairman of the Board

2026 Board of Directors

Jared Byrd

Jared Byrd

Chairman of the Board

5 Point Credit Union

Jessica Pitts

Jessica Pitts

Chair Elect

DuGood Credit Union

Brenda Horton

Brenda Horton

Treasurer

J.S. Edwards & Sherlock Insurance

Dee Lane

Dee Lane

Vice Chair

Vector Security

Mackenzie LaHaye

Mackenzie LaHaye

Recorder

Edward Jones

Constable Bobby Adams

Constable Bobby Adams

Immediate Past Chairman

Jefferson County Constable

Daniel Ward

Daniel Ward

Director

Fellowship Church

Mandy Clayton Ferrell

Mandy Clayton Ferrell

Director

Nederland Independent School District

Heather Low

Heather Low

Director

Phillip 66

Christina Rogers

Christina Rogers

Director

MCT Credit Union

Heather Lange

Heather Lange

Director

Lange Realty Group

Taylor Cooling

Taylor Cooling

Director

First Financial Bank

Jimmy Harrison

Director

Higginbotham Insurance

Curtis Stratton

Director

Ace Glass & Mirror

Mark Burlison

Director

Homestead Mortgage

Holly Hebert

Holly Hebert

Director

Gulf Credit Union

Candace Hemelt

Candace Hemelt

Director

Port Arthur News

Russell Saleme

Director

Market Basket

Chief Rod Carroll

Director

The City of Nederland

Daniel Cruz

Director

Cruz Events

Don Albanese

Director

DuGood Board of Directors

Janna Bartz

Director

The Golden Cup

Diana LaBorde

Diana LaBorde

President/CEO

Celsea Breaux

Celsea Breaux

Administrative Assistant

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