Board of Directors
Karen Whelan
President
Cole Crocker
Immediate Past President
Cole was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, where he attended high school at Father Ryan. He continued his education at Murray State University and upon graduation, moved back to Nashville began a career in wealth management with Strategic Financial Partners. Cole is extremely passionate about giving back to the community. When he is not at the office or helping the Chamber, you can find him coaching hockey, hunting, or fishing.
Tami Terrell
Secretary
Tami Terrell is Sales Manager and Mortgage Loan Officer for Simmons Bank in Bellevue. She has been with Simmons for 15 years and in the Mortgage Business for 25+. She is married, has two grown kids, 2 grandchildren and a sweet Cava-poo named “Penny Lane”.
Tami’s vision for her work and life is “To grow people personally and/or professionally, to be the best version of themselves they can be. Being involved in the Bellevue Chamber for many years has given me the opportunity to meet so many people and to build wonderful long lasting relationships. Being the chair of the Member Relations Committee with give me the opportunity to better know our members and to help them benefit from their involvement in the chamber."
Diana Cook
Treasurer, Finance Committee Member
Diana Cook is a certified public account and works for Pilot.com, the largest provider of back office services for startups and small businesses specializing in bookkeeping, tax, and CFO services. Diana has enjoyed living in Bellevue for the last fifteen years with her family and wants to give back to her community through her involvement with the Bellevue Harpeth Chamber of Commerce.
David Hart
Past President, Finance Committee
David Hart, CPA, CGMA, CVA, CFF leads the firm’s business valuation practice while specializing in tax preparation and business consulting for small and medium sized businesses. His business valuation experience compliments his tax practice and provides a unique opportunity to help his clients achieve their financial goals.
Heather Sisemore Warmbrod
Board Member
Heather Sisemore Warmbrod is a REALTOR with The Wilson Group Real Estate Services. Heather’s diverse background in communications, marketing, and social media has made her an asset to the Bellevue Harpeth Chamber Board.
Heather and her husband James can be found cheering on their children at their many sporting events at Nashville Christian School. Heather is passionate about serving her community and has called Bellevue home since 2001.
Zach Hilbers
Board Member
Zach Hilbers is a Healthcare Administrator at The Meadows in Bellevue. He has held this position since 2018. Zach has a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Saint Louis University. He is the Nashville District Vice President for Tennessee's Healthcare Association and past Treasurer for the Association.
Zach is looking forward to meeting area business owners and serving the community of Bellevue.
Leigh Ann Portale
Board Member
Leigh Ann is a Realtor®, certified Home Stager and Paint Color Specialist working with Parks Realty. Born and raised in Bowling Green, KY, she attended Western Kentucky University where she earned her BA and MA in Corporate Communications. After working locally in marketing and human resources, she moved to Nashville and continued her corporate, nonprofit, and volunteer experiences for a number of years, eventually entering real estate. The most rewarding thing about real estate is helping clients achieve their next life goal while going above and beyond for them. Leigh Ann has lived in Bellevue for over 20 years, has two children in college, two Boxers and enjoys playing tennis and circuit training on a regular basis.
Aaron Shiflet
Board Member
Aaron Shiflert is a Benefits Consultant at Benefits Inc. providing custom benefit packages for employers groups.
Mylissa Lemos
Board Member
Mylissa Lemos is the Administrative Manager at Fox Building Group. where she focuses on streamlining processes, building strong relationships with clients and vendors, and supporting growth in Nashville and beyond.
Previously, Mylissa served as the General Manager at YogaSix Bellevue, where she optimized operations and enhanced membership engagement. She continues to contribute as an instructor, leaving her mark in the health and wellness field.
With a degree in culinary arts and a diverse background that includes kitchen management and orthodontic care, Mylissa is highly adaptable and skilled in problem-solving, project management, and meticulous planning. Her passion for community integration and commitment to excellence in service shape her professional approach.
Paul Lindsley
Board Member
Paul Lindsley, MA, ABC, is the director of communications at HCA Healthcare’s TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Paul is an accredited business communicator with over 25 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, community relations, and crisis communication. Paul is a U.S. Air Force Reserve veteran and a communications adjunct professor at the University of Memphis. Paul and his family have lived in Bellevue for the past 27 years.
Alex Terry
Board Member
Alex Terry is the Operations Manager for Blingle Premier Lighting of Nashville. Blingle specializes in Landscape, Permanent, and Holiday Lighting. We serve the greater Nashville area, bringing custom lighting visions to life. Although a smaller and newer company, Blingle is making a name for itself and continues to grow into more
communities year after year.
Ryan Nevin
Board Member
Ryan Nevin is a Nashville and Bellevue native, graduating from Montgomery Bell Academy in 2004. Ryan practiced estate planning and probate law in Nashville for many years before shifting to the trust & wealth management industry. Ryan currently serves as a wealth advisor at Oakworth Capital Bank, where he helps business owners, executives, and families succeed in their financial goals. Ryan, his wife, and children love Bellevue! They can usually be found exploring the Warner Parks, playing soccer along the Harpeth River, or dining at the many restaurants in Bellevue. Ryan has served on multiple non-profit boards and is excited to bring his
experience to meet, serve, and grow the local Bellevue business community.
Hattie DeWalt
Executive Director
Hattie DeWalt is the Executive Director of Women in Numbers, a non-partisan organization committed to engaging, encouraging and endorsing qualified women in their pursuit of local office. She is also the President of the Bellevue Community Foundation and a member of the Bellevue Harpeth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Previously, Ms. DeWalt was a member of the board of directors for Nashville Ballet, the American Cancer Society, Dress for Success and the American Red Cross.
Hattie was a Corporate Vice President of CIGNA responsible for training, administration, marketing and sales support. She was a marketing and acquisition consultant for numerous healthcare related companies and also worked for former Senator Bill Frist during his first term in office.
Ever committed to contributing to the community, Ms. DeWalt chaired numerous galas and events for The American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, Nashville Ballet, My Sister’s Place and Cystic Fibrosis.
Miranda Telford
Marketing Director
Miranda is a marketing and communications professional passionate about storytelling and has significantly contributed to the growth and rebranding of local non-profits, churches, and small businesses.
In addition to her marketing career, Miranda is the Lead Teacher at YogaSix Bellevue.