Having lived in Johnson City for over 20 years, Bob is a true community advocate. He has served as President/CEO since 2019, bringing with him a vast background in business and hospitality. In his role, Bob manages the daily activities and future planning initiatives for The Chamber and Chamber Foundation. Bob wholeheartedly believes that a Chamber should reflect the value of a business community, and he hopes the Johnson City Chamber adds value to our region. In his free time, you can find Bob attending a concert, traveling in his Airstream camper or spending time with his family, including his first grandchild, Harper.

With an accounting degree from Tennessee Tech and an MBA from ETSU, Lauri brings unparalleled knowledge and acumen to her role as Director of Finance & Operations. Lauri is the keeper of paper trails and handles all things financial for The Chamber and Chamber Foundation. She also handles the Chamber’s annual golf tournament and the Tweetsie Tee-Off tournament. Although she has lived in Johnson City since 1986, one of Lauri’s favorite parts of working at The Chamber is getting to meet new people and learn new things about the area. Never far from her 10-key, Lauri spends her free time pedaling down a bike path, spending time with her family or playing just about any card game ever invented.

Serving as our Director of Leadership & Engagement, Elisa has worked at The Chamber for 30+ years! An incredible asset, the Johnson City native is responsible for administrative and clerical tasks, including drafting memos, running reports and coordinating other office needs. Elisa also organizes The Chamber’s Leadership Johnson City, 3D Youth Leadership and C.A.R.E. programs, helping professionals of all ages build their skills and capabilities. Outside of the office, Elisa loves to whip something up in the kitchen, serve in her children’s ministry and relax with her family.

Born in New Hampshire and gaining her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing from Mercer University and a Master’s in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina, Hope Lewis moved to Johnson City in 2022 and joined the Chamber team in August of 2024. With a diverse background in marketing, event planning and community development, Hope brings a storyteller’s heart and a strategist’s mind to her work.

Here at the Chamber she leads the Young Professionals of Johnson City, drives regional workforce development initiatives, oversees marketing and communications strategy, and plans the Chamber’s signature events. In her free time, you can find Hope taking on a DIY project, obsessing over her houseplants or attending a local community festival.

An Elizabethton native, Caleb brings a wealth of experience to his role as our Director of Membership & Business Development, following a successful tenure with the ETSU Alumni office. As our primary contact to the business community, Caleb is responsible for recruiting new members and spearheading business development programs and resources. He also leads the Chamber Ambassadors and the Business Development Council. Caleb is a two-time graduate of East Tennessee State University, holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communications and an MBA. He also received the Business Journal’s Forty Under 40 award in 2021. Beyond his professional achievements, Caleb finds his greatest success in his four-year-old son, who keeps him active and inspired. Outside the office, Caleb is an outdoor enthusiast, often found hiking, golfing, or simply enjoying the scenic beauty of Northeast Tennessee.