Welcome to the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce
Since 1920, the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce has been helping local businesses grow and prosper. Today, the Chamber continues to be the face of the business community throughout Sumter County, Georgia. Over the years, the Chamber has been a progressive business organization, working to build quality of life for its citizens, assisting its businesses in the county to grow and prosper, and partnering with the Sumter County Development Authority to bring jobs to the region.
Membership is diverse, with representation from manufacturing, retail, service and corporate businesses ranging in size from sole proprietors to international industry. They share a common notion that commerce will function at its best when business relationships are forged, and resources are utilized to their fullest potential creating a partnership for prosperity. Membership in the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce is an investment in Americus, Andersonville, DeSoto, Leslie, and Plains, Georgia. We invite you to join with our fellow business associates and help support the economic development of Sumter County and take advantage of the many benefits available to you through your membership in the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce.
Sumter County Chamber of Commerce Mission, Vision & Values
Mission: To provide opportunities and support for the growth and prosperity of local business and industry.
Vision: To serve as the catalyst for a vibrant business community.
Values: Integrity, Innovative, Inclusive, Involved
Chamber Board of Directors & Staff
Carlyle Walton
Chairman
Dave Tucker
Vice Chairman
Andrew Cook
Immediate Past Chairman
Bren Dubay
Treasurer
Cynthia Carter
Secretary
Kimberly Horne Folmar
Jackie Holmes
Kylon Harris
Kathryn Fowler Moore
Mark Scott
Dr. Michelle Johnston
Lee Kinnamon
Mayor
David Baldwin
Sumter County Board of Commissioners Chairman
Chamber Staff
Amanda Reeves Young
President & CEO
(229) 924-2646
ceo(at)sumtercountygachamber.com
About our President:
Amanda “Mandy” Reeves Young, born and raised in Americus, daughter of Sparky and Allene Reeves, is the President of Georgia Community Works, LLC and currently serves as President/CEO of the Sumter County Chamber of Commerce. In these dual leadership roles, she advances community and economic development initiatives, strengthens public-private partnerships, and supports business growth across the region. With more than two decades of executive experience, Mandy has served in leadership positions spanning local government, healthcare, nonprofit, and private sectors.
A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia, Mandy began her career as Downtown Development Director/Main Street Manager for the City of Americus and later served as Community & Economic Development Director. She went on to lead physician relations and recovery efforts at Sumter Regional Hospital before spending over a decade as
Acquisitions Manager for JES Holdings’ Affordable Equity Partners division.
One month following the passing of Mandy’s beloved father, Sparky Reeves, in August of 2023, Mandy made the decision to begin her own company, Georgia Community Works. The primary objective of her company…”to bring SPARK to every community”. Partnering with municipalities, development authorities, and private developers to design and implement revitalization plans, housing strategies, and transformative community initiatives is among her unique skill set. She is also recognized as a longtime leader with the Georgia Initiative for Community Housing (GICH), where she serves on the state Planning Committee Board, GICH Alumni Board Chairman, and has served as the Chairman of the Americus- Sumter County GICH Team since first accepted into the state housing program in 2010. Mandy also currently serves on the Americus-Sumter Land Bank Authority Board.
Mandy is a Leadership Georgia graduate, active civic volunteer, and former board director for numerous local and statewide organizations. She has been widely recognized for her expertise in community transformation, strategic planning, housing development, organizational leadership, and community and economic development growth and enhancement. Mandy is married to Ryan Young, who is from Ocilla, Georgia. They have been married for 22 years and have two daughters, a junior in college and a junior in high school.