Cheatham CHAMBER Leadership Team 

The Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst: a common vehicle through which the mutual interests of all segments of the business community work together for the common good of the total community. The Chamber’s goal is the continued growth and prosperity of Cheatham County, and we do whatever is necessary to keep this area’s economic conditions such that people will be willing to risk their resources in the hopes of making a profit. Your success is important to the health of the entire community.

Committed to Small Business Since 1989

Since 1989, the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce has been committed to building a stronger business community by facilitating community leadership to create economic prosperity. In partnership with member businesses, we are committed to continual improvement of the community, schools, economy and the quality of life through a wide variety of programs. The Chamber works to positively impact the economic vitality and enhance the quality of life in the region, while supporting the growth and prosperity of chamber-member businesses.

Our Members Are Amazing

If you stop and look around at all the good things happening, you will see a lot of dedicated people behind every one of them, the people of the community and all of the businesses that are members of the Chamber of Commerce. Our members provide the ideas, the drive, the goals, the funds and the voluntary service to keep the Chamber going.

Chamber of Commerce Staff

MEet The Core Team

 Each team member brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our organization. 

Executive Director

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Kelly Ellis

Executive director

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"If you live it and love it, you can tell it and sell it.” Kelly Ellis arrives to the Chamber with a load of experience and even more in energy and effort. Serving as the executive director, she attests that her 18 years of membership with the Cheatham County Chamber has been quite valuable.


 Born in Burlington NJ, she later moved to the family farm in Joelton and graduated from Whites Creek Comprehensive High School. She began studies in computer accounting at Nashville Tech and then transferred to MTSU to continue her education in accounting. She gained knowledge and experience in tourism during her 16 years of working for a Nashville corporate conglomerate that owned more than twenty businesses in the Opryland area of Nashville. Climbing the corporate ladder, she polished her strict work ethic, witnessed every facet of business as well as served in the corporate office in accounting and on political campaigns, aided in the Sisters of Mercy Convent 

fundraiser, worked with several of the up-and-coming country music stars, met/worked with/served diplomats while obtaining a plethora of marketing/sales/customer service proficiency.

After marrying Tommy Ellis, she moved to Cheatham County where she served in accounting/office management roles with various local businesses. As a sales rep for Brinkman systems, she grew her sales and marketing skills to a national level. 

After establishing the Livery Stables in 2004, she used her resourcefulness to manage, work, market, and grow this multi-purpose venue, creating many unforgettable memories and hosting several popular annual events. 

She is the vice-president of Ellis Home Improvements Inc., working in the office with her soulmate. She is well known for her community involvement through her past and present services, including the following: as Chairperson of Pleasant View Parks & Rec, she attained a large grant during her tenure; 

PVAA officer; chairman of the town of PV Strategic Task Force; member of the North Cheatham Civitan; member of Goodsprings FWB Church; lifetime member of the Cheatham County Art League; prominent advocate for Pink Out for Hope, supporter of Safe Haven Family Shelter as well as Colby’s Army, board member of Cumberland Region Tomorrow. However, she claims her greatest achievements are her children, Donny, Kyle, Cage and their families. 

Her love for peace and problem solving goes with her life motto “Try to be the 

Neosporin for everyone's booboo.” She loves to help people and declares her favorite time is when everyone's happy, healthy, and having fun. She loves people. . . and is extremely excited about the journey she is about to embark upon with the Cheatham County Chamber of Commerce.


Entrepreneurship Division

Brandon Presley

Business Development

Brandon comes to the Chamber with a background in banking, restaurant management, works at Welch College seeking a master's in business administration, ordained minister, adjunct teach at Nashville State. His greatest accomplishments include being married to Dakota with a 2yr daughter and a son on the way!

He comes to the chamber desiring experience with hands on activities encompassing our variety of businesses. His most recent accomplishment with us is the design of our new entrepreneurship division which unveils in August. He has created a series called "Business Checkups on Business Hiccups" The curriculum entails a series of specific subjects to evaluate your current business situation. He will facilitate as well coordinate other professionals to assist.

We are looking forward to his presence, his knowledge and his success while he is with our organization.