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Destin Chamber welcomes new leadership, sets goals for 2025

The Destin Chamber of Commerce installed its 2025 Board of Directors during its January breakfast meeting, with Jenni Brunson of Okaloosa Gas taking the helm as Chairman.

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The Destin Chamber of Commerce installed its new board of directors for 2025 during its annual membership meeting last Thursday at Emerald Grande, with Jenni Brunson of Okaloosa Gas accepting the chairman position from outgoing chair Christian Carlee.

Brunson outlined several initiatives for the coming year, including plans to establish a Past Chairman’s Council to serve as an advisory board and reinvigorate the Destin Forward Alumni Group. The chamber also aims to strengthen its advocacy efforts with local and state officials and launch a Membership Appreciation Week.

“I look forward to serving as your Chairman in 2025. I am following many great leaders, and I will do my very best to uphold the honor and integrity with which each of those previous chairmen served,” Brunson said.

The 2025 Executive Committee includes:

Chairman-Elect Monica Wallis of Destin Water Users
Treasurer Branden Crosby of Warren Averett
Bryan Osborn for Government Affairs & Economic Development
Tyler Jarvis of The Bald and the Beard Restaurant Group for Community & Tourism Development
Capt. Chad Rewis of Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office for Membership

The board of directors comprises Jason Belcher of FNBT Bank as Most Recent Immediate Past Chairman, along with directors Wayne Bernheisel, David Butler, Jason Hall, Alisha Hurwood, Jearl McCall, Tanya Rauch, and John Toombs. Special appointees include retired Air Force Col. Kim Wintner, Dr. Cristie Kedroski of Northwest Florida State College, and Doug Rainer of WM of the Gulf Coast.

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