2023 Ambassadors
2023 Ambassadors
Shannon Thompson
Chairman APlus Payroll, Business Development ManagerKevin Hadawi
Networking Co-Chair Wells Fargo Advisors, First Vice President - InvestmentsSteve Torres
Vice Chairman The Traveling TORO, Founder & Travel AdvisorGerald Hendrik CDFA®
Past Chairman Gerald Hendrik CDFA® Rockwall Wealth Advisors, Financial AdvisorKayne Pierce
Communications b1BANK, Vice President, Senior BankerLonny Schonfeld
Staff Advisor Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Partnership Development ManagerAmanda Casper
Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony (GRYS) , Founder& Executive DirectorTracey Fentum
Brittex Bubbles LLC Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial, Owner / Business DevelopmentEric McShannon
McShannon Insurance Plus, OwnerJanette Wold
Alchemy & Soul Coaching, OwnerShannon Thompson
Chairman
APlus Payroll, Business Development Manager
APlus Payroll is a full-service payroll provider based in Missouri and Texas. Since 1997, we have been delighting our clients with Human Capital Management Solutions - including Payroll, Human Resource and Time and Attendance software - for companies large and small.
Kevin Hadawi
Networking Co-Chair
Wells Fargo Advisors, First Vice President - Investments
Kevin helps to build, manage, preserve, and transition wealth for not only individuals, but businesses of all sizes. As a Wells Fargo Advisors VP, he provides Wealth Planning, Private Banking, Trust and Mergers & Acquisitions
Kevin graduated from SMU with a Bachelor of Arts in 1990. Upon graduation, I worked at BofA and Merrill Lynch. Later, I joined Wells Fargo Advisors. I have 24 years of comprehensive wealth management.
Steve Torres
Vice Chairman
The Traveling TORO, Founder & Travel Advisor
The Traveling TORO is your full service travel agency providing personalized and bespoke experiences around the world. Whether by land, water or the skies, we've got the resources and partnerships to make it happen here in the states or internationally. We look forward to assisting you with the planning and design of your next trip or small group!
Gerald Hendrik CDFA®
Past Chairman
Gerald Hendrik CDFA® Rockwall Wealth Advisors, Financial Advisor
Gerald Hendrik is a financial advisor helping families manage their wealth. He sits on the Board for The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce and the Boys and Girls Club of Northeast Texas. Gerald specializes in many different areas of the industry including Investment management, Divorce, retirement planning, estate planning, and overall comprehensive financial planning.
Gerald graduated from the University of North Texas and holds his industry licenses. He is a Texas native and spends his time outside of work raising his daughter, twin boys, and mini schnauzer Emmitt, with his beautiful wife Melanie.
Kayne Pierce
Communications
b1BANK, Vice President, Senior Banker
Kayne has more than 18 years of experience in banking. In early 2021, he relocated to Rockwall where he is able to continue doing what he loves with B1Bank as VP & Commercial Lender.
Over the years he has had the honor of serving on the board, including several president roles, of the LSU Shreveport Alumni Association, Literacy Volunteers of America at Centenary College, Rotary Club of Bossier City, Rotary District 6190, Twelve Oaks Homeowners Association, United Way of Northwest Louisiana, Rotary Club of Rockwall, Rockwall Economic Development Corporation, and the Stone Creek Estates Homeowners Association.
Kayne has also been active with both the Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce. Finally, Kayne is also a businessman with multiple real estate holdings and various small business interests.
Lonny Schonfeld
Staff Advisor
Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center, Partnership Development Manager
Lonny is an experienced Chamber professional who is grateful to be a part of the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce team. Originally from New York, Lonny has lived most of this adult life in the north Texas area. During the one hour a day that he is not working, he enjoys music, theatre, sports, and dining out. The most important thing in Lonny's life is his family.
Amanda Casper
Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony (GRYS) , Founder& Executive Director
In 2022, Amanda Casper founded the Greater Rockwall Youth Symphony (GRYS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to connect kids with community through music. We perform for seniors, veterans, local nonprofits, community events and celebrations and have had over 100 students perform in 2-full orchestra concerts and over 50 chamber music performances throughout the community. GRYS offers masterclasses with special guest artists, side-by-side performances, piano and homeschool programs. We welcome students ages 6-18 of all skill-levels and instruments. Our inclusive program allows musical training to be accessible for all students who have a thirst to grow. Nearly 40% of our students receive scholarships and tuition waivers.
Tracey Fentum
Brittex Bubbles LLC Commercial Cleaning & Janitorial, Owner / Business Development
Master’s Degree in Archaeological Method Executive management skills. Works on business development. Growing up and working in the hotel & hospitality industry gave an early background in management and customer relations. Professional background includes hotel ownership, Local newspaper Assistant Editor, I.T Project and network manager, college lecturer. Regional Director overseeing program services for adults with IDD, Business Manager for 200 plus owner owned apartment complex,
Board member for CASA for Hunt County, President for Altrusa International of Lake Cities, officer in Eastern Star, Board Member for East Texas Hunter Jumper Club and chair of the 2022 - 2023 Hunt County Days Technology Committee. Ambassador for Rockwall Chamber of Commerce,
Eric McShannon
McShannon Insurance Plus, Owner
Father of two girls. Licensed local Medicare agent, helping senors understand their medicare options.
Janette Wold
Alchemy & Soul Coaching, Owner
My name is Janette Wold and I am a Life Mastery Consultant and Transformational Coach. My ultimate purpose is to walk with you on your sacred journey of defining and building the life that you would love living. I believe we are all bigger than our situations or circumstances surrounding us. I am here to help you wake up everyday with a life of abundance, love, freedom, and confidence. I would be truly honored to help you build confidence, clarity, hope, and to keep you soul centered.
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