Missy Evans

I have 4 years of experience as the President/CEO of the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce, where I worked to improve the quality of life in the Hartselle area by supporting local businesses, securing funding, and establishing partnerships. This led to improved rates of volunteerism, more private investment in our community, and better collaboration between our regional partners. This experience has equipped me with the skills and commitment needed to serve as an elected official. I’ve spent decades leading teams, managing operations, and building programs that thrive. Before leading nonprofits and community initiatives, I built a corporate career focused on strategic objectives and data-driven results. I started my professional career as a Sales and Service Associate at the YMCA Central Branch (now the Dowd Branch), where I maintained monthly and yearly sales goals for an 8,000-member facility. It was this role that deepened my understanding of the organization and planning it takes to create spaces where community can thrive. From there, I became the Southeast Service Administrator for Westinghouse Electric, managing daily operations and communications, including organizing large-scale meetings with more than 100 participants. At Chrysler Corporation, I partnered with 172 dealerships across Alabama and Mississippi, analyzing profitability, building sales strategies, and helping teams reach ambitious goals. I coordinated major promotional events, advised owners on operational improvements, and developed marketing plans that drove measurable growth. In these positions, I learned how to lead people, solve problems quickly, and keep complex operations running smoothly. Through every role, I’ve learned that effective leadership takes clear organization, focused objectives, consistent follow-through, and the willingness to take responsibility. Those are the same qualities I’ll bring to City Hall.

We must invest in our school system to support its ability to continue to provide outstanding academic and extracurricular success for students.

Has been Mayor for the past 9 years