Board of Directors

Board of Directors of the New Boston TX Chamber of Commerce are elected by the Board to help steer the Chamber in a positive way toward helping our local businesses.

2025 Board of Directors - Officers

President - Kayla Simmons (Expires Dec 26) moved to New Boston in 2009, after growing up in Queen City, TX. I've had a passion for supporting local businesses for many years. Getting involved with the chamber and helping promote local businesses just went hand in hand with my personal habits.

In 2005, I started in banking as a teller and moved into a lending position within a few years. I am now a Loan Officer at Farmers Bank & Trust in New Boston. I am also involved in the New Boston Education Foundation and Tapp UMC. My husband Kerry and myself have two children attending school in New Boston - Blair and Jett.

We want to promote growth and success in our town for the future generations.

Vice President - Casey Walker - (Expires Dec 26) Supra Care Family Health. My name is Casey Walker. I was born and raised in Texarkana. I have 1 daughter and 1 amazing grandson. When I'm not spending time with them, I am the Office Coordinator at SupraCare Family Health. In the 3 years that I have been here, I have realized what Family in our name means. Not only do we take care of your family, we are family. We love our patients just like they are our own family. In my 3 years here I have been involved in the community outreach part of clinic. I would make a good chamber director because I feel like community awareness and involvement is very important. And being a chamber director, I would be able to help with that. I have no problem talking to people and I do enjoy meeting new people. Being involved in chamber events over the last few years, I have met many new people in the community and hope to continue to do so.

Treasurer - Laney Henslee - Expires Dec 28). I have lived in New Boston my entire life and graduated from NBHS in 2009.

I am a bookkeeper and Certified Tax Specialist at Darla Dike Tax & Bookkeeping and have 16 years of experience.

My husband Dusty and I have two children, Keegen and Kate who attend NBISD. I am a lion fan for life and love supporting our school district and community!

Board of Directors - Members

Adam McLain, (Expires Dec 27) Ar-Tex Printing - Membership

Adam McLain, Owner/Operator of Ar-Tex Printing in downtown New Boston, since 2014. Adam works and lives in New Boston, along with his wife of seven years, Kathleen. “I am so proud to be a part of our growing and successful downtown area, but this is only the beginning of things we can do here.”

Adam volunteers at the New Boston Pioneer Days and other public events. “I want to help other small businesses come to New Boston, promote our town, and help our business to be better.”

Amy Barron - (Expires Dec 27) Amy Lyn's Gifts and Side Hustle Catering.

My name is Amy Barron, and I am a lifetime resident of New Boston.  I graduated from NBHS and went on to receive my Masters Degree in Education Administration. I was a teacher in NBISD before moving into my first Principal position with Liberty Eylau ISD. 
After thirty years in education, I made the decision to retire and pursue other endeavors.  I am now the current owner of Amy Lyn's Gifts and Side Hustle Catering, both located in New Boston. 
I have been married for thirty one years to Bryan Barron and we have one son, (Brody) daughter in law, (Masey) and grandchildren, (Knox & Whitley).

Clay Garrett ( Expires Dec 2027) West Fraser Lumber Mill

Clay Garrett, a lifelong resident of the New Boston community, graduated from New Boston High School in 1988. He began his career at West Fraser in 1989 as a Utility worker. In 1991, he married his wife of 33 years and together they raised two daughters, Emileigh and Carah. 
Clay earned his Associate’s degree in Industrial Electricity from Texarkana College, which paved the way for his advancement within West Fraser. After several years leading the Electrical department, he was promoted to Maintenance Superintendent in 2014 and then to Production Superintendent in 2017. In March 2019, Clay became General Manager, where he has focused on investing in and supporting the community that nurtured him. 
In his free time, Clay enjoys spending time with his family, going to the lake, and riding his Harley with his wife.

Justin Godfrey (Expires Dec 2026) Farmers Bank & Trust

Kelle Smallwood (Expires Dec 2027) Guaranty Bank

Melani Shelton - (Expires Dec 28) I am a 1990 graduate of New Boston High School and a 1994 graduate of Texas A&M University. I spent 30 years teaching high school math and science, the last seven of which were at NBHS.

After retiring, I joined the team at JRDQ, where I am the marketing/hiring director at our 13 Dairy Queen locations across the region. I enjoy supporting our community and school activities at every possible opportunity. To me, my job is not just about running a successful business, it is serving my hometown.

My husband Shawn and I have three children: Bailey (Ty)Reed, Maggie Taylor, and Newt Taylor and are new grandparents to Theo Reed. I look forward to being of continued service to the people of New Boston.

Rachel Strain (Expires Dec 2027) Tenille Co.

My name is Rachel Strain, born and raised right here in New Boston, Tx! I have two fabulous kids, Tyler 22 and Karli 17. In October of 2021 I opened my own business here in New Boston.
Tenille Co provides our community with the latest fashion trends. It is great to be in my hometown serving the people I have known my whole life. I am very thankful for all the love and support the city of New Boston has shown me.
My plan for 2025 is to become more involved within our community. The Chamber of Commerce always does a great job and I would like to contribute my time and efforts to help out anyway I can. I am truly blessed to have a growing business, to have raised my kids and to live in the great town of New Boston.

Noel McLain - Boston Entertainment District Representative to Chamber

Heather Russell, Administrative Director to the New Boston Chamber of Commerce.

By-Laws amended as of November 2023 and April 2024 - By-Laws

Featured Gold Members

Farmers Bank & Trust

West Fraser Lumber

Ar-Tex Printing

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