Annual Membership Luncheon - Everyone Invited!
The Mountain Lakes Chamber of Commerce Annual meeting is a premier event every year!  It is a day to thank members for their patronage, give out awards, and celebrate the extended chamber community.  The lunch event is held at the Scottsboro-Goose Pond Civic Center annually and features a dynamic keynote speaker.

Our speaker for this event is Jason William Parks.  
Professional Profile Jason Parks is known for his visionary leadership and his anything is possible attitude. With 20 years experience in corporate communications, professional development and global ministry, Jason is a sought after motivational speaker, Bible teacher, and professional trainer. He’s spoken to over 2200 audiences, from professional development workshops to public diplomacy with world leaders, and frequently speaks on leadership, effective communication, conflict resolution and mental health topics. Jason is the Senior Pastor & CEO of Refuge Church, a multisite church serving the Tennessee Valley and Managing Partner of The Parks Group LLC, a corporate consulting and professional development firm. He is a subject matter expert in leadership at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and has earned the designation Certified Maxwell Leadership Speaker, Coach & Consultant. Jason loves serving his community. He has spearheaded efforts to fight food insecurity in North Alabama by providing over 1,100,000 pounds of free groceries to those in need. Jason led the creation of Rooms of Refuge which provides dream bedroom makeovers to children and teens facing life-threatening illnesses. He also partnered with the Tim Tebow Foundation to bring Night to Shine, an unforgettable prom night experience for people with special needs, to the Greater Huntsville area. He has served as a board member for several nonprofit organizations including: UCP of the Tennessee Valley, Downtown Rescue Mission, and Alzheimer’s Association Mid-South Chapter. He currently serves on the board of the American Red Cross North Alabama Office and Lincoln Medical Center. Jason has earned Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts, Master of Business Administration and a Master of Divinity degrees. He is a Board Certified Updated 04/2024 Pastoral Counselor, Certified Mental Health Coach, Certified Addictions & Recovery Ministry Specialist, and Advanced Certified in Human Behavior. Jason is a graduate of Leadership Huntsville Flagship Class 35, a 2024 Russell Brown Executive Leadership Award Finalist, a member of Huntsville’s Committee of 100 and a member of Huntsville Rotary Club. He and his wife, Jessica, have been married for twenty years and have three children.