2022 Ambassador + Emissary Luncheon (Jan)

The Chamber Ambassador Program consists of enthusiastic Chamber volunteers who seek to grow professionally and personally by building business relationships within the community. If you have a desire to become more active in the local business environment, raise awareness about your business or organization, network, and give back to your community, the Ambassador Program is for you!

Emissaries are advocates for the Chamber to current members. The Emissary Program is designed to increase membership value and retention rates. Members who are offered the responsibility of being an Emissary have already shown a strong sense of commitment and dependability by being an outstanding Chamber member. They are then extended an invitation to become a part of the Emissary Program.
 
Both our Ambassadors and Emissaries donate a tremendous amount of time to build strong Chamber member relationships and raise community awareness. Every year, our Ambassadors and Emissaries donate more than 9,000 hours to this community and this Chamber is stronger because of them!

January Guest Speaker:

Dr. Karockas Watkins
Ability Plus

Dr. Karockas “Doc Rock” Watkins is the Chief Executive Officer, President, and Executive Director of Ability Plus, Inc., headquartered in Huntsville, Ala. Ability Plus cares for 200 individuals diagnosed with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Along with his title at Ability Plus, Dr. Watkins also is the CEO/President of Vision Excellence Company, President of International Covenant Industry (ICM), and is a published author.

A graduate of Kettering University, Dr. Watkins holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He later took his quest for knowledge to North Carolina College of Theology, where he earned a Master’s and Doctorate in Theology, and a Doctorate of Philosophy. He would also earn a Certificate of Business Excellence from the Vanderbilt University Executive Development Institute.

He currently serves on 10 boards and groups within the Huntsville/Madison County community, and has worked in management for companies such as General Motors Corporation, IBM, and Johnson Controls.

A native of Decatur, Ala, Dr. Watkins has been married to his wife Dr. Audra Watkins for 28 years. They are the proud parents of Brianna, Christian, and Joshua. Dr. Watkins is also a 30-year ordained minister.