Board of Directors
Meet Our Leadership Team
Willard Johnson, President
Willard Johnson is the President & CEO of Monticello Banking Company. He is a graduate of University of Colorado School of Banking. He currently services on the Board of Directors for the Albany / Clinton County Chamber of Commerce and is active in the community.
He is married to Sherry Johnson and the couple enjoy all the beauty that Clinton County has to offer.
Barney Latham, Treasurer
Barney Latham has been serving the local community in his role at First and Farmers National Bank for almost 30 years. He is active in the Albany / Clinton County Community.
Barney currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Albany / Clinton County Chamber of Commerce.
Al Gibson, Director
Al is a graduate of Clinton County High School and studied Journalism at Western Kentucky University. He returned to Clinton County and is now the Editor & Publisher at the Clinton County News, a weekly newspaper owned by his family. Al is married to Janie Upchurch, who also works at the newspaper, along with the their oldest son, Brett Gibson, Their youngest son, Joe Gibson lives in Bowling Green.
Al is a charter member of the Chamber, serving on the first board of directors and assisting with creating bylaws for the organization. He is heavily involved in the community including the Tourism Commission, Clinton Co. Community Foundation, and Trooper Island Camp. He volunteers as announcer for the Clinton Co. High School varsity Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs. He enjoys boating, staying at the family lake cabin, and raising boxers.
Rob Winsett, Director
Rob Winsett, retired from the KSP. Previous business owner of City Florist. Active member of the board.
Voted Volunteer of the Year- 2024
Jeanie Bandy, Vice President
Jeanie Bandy is the local owner of Jeanie Bandy State Farm in Albany KY. Her team of insurance professionals serve the entire states of KY and TN for Auto, Home, Boat, Renters, Life, Health and Small Business Insurance.
Jeanie was born and raised in Red Boiling Springs, TN but has been in the area since 2017. She and her husband, Eric, recently moved to Albany, KY in September of 2023. She is a graduate of Tennessee Technological University, B.S., Middle Tennessee State University, MBE, and Tennessee Technological University, Specialist in Education. Jeanie’s background was previously in Education as she was a prior business education teacher and previous principal of Smith County High School in Carthage, TN and Cumberland County Middle School in Burkesville KY. Jeanie has three sons, Jackson, Gritt, and Gus. Together we enjoy going to Dale Hollow Lake and riding UTV’s in this beautiful place we get to live!
Nancy Mims, Director
Nancy Mims is Owner and Broker of United Country Lakes and Land Realty/Auction in Albany, Kentucky. Nancy has 32 years of experience selling Real Estate in Kentucky and Upper Tennessee. Nancy had been in property management for 24 years so now as owner and Broker she has the experience to help you thru the process of buying your dream as easy as possible.
Nancy has lived in the area for 36 years with her husband and 2 sons. They have had a dairy farm and now operate a poultry farm and raise over 1200 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat. Nancy specializes not only in farmland and poultry but selling lake property, recreational property, and residential property. Nancy has worked with the public all her life and loves working with people.
Mike Davis, Director
Mike Davis is the President at Davis Insurance Group in Albany. His primary role at work is to help clients reduce their personal and business risk of financial loss. Mike grew up in Albany and enjoys his family, basketball and boating on Clinton CO’s beautiful lakes.
Mike enjoys serving the business community through his role in the Albany / Clinton County Chamber of Commerce and encourages members to reach out to him directly if he can be of assistance.
Paula Little, Director
Paula Little is the Assistant Superintendent and Supervisor of Instruction for the Clinton County School District. An experienced grant writer and program evaluator, she has secured more than $50 million in federal, state, and private funds. She is active in various state and community organizations.
An alumnus of the Kentucky Leadership Academy and the Kentucky Women’s Leadership Network, Dr. Little completed an undergraduate degree in English from the University of Kentucky, a Master’s Degree in Counseling from Western Kentucky University, and a Doctoral Degree in Education Administration from the University of Louisville. She is married to Rodney Little and has two children, Loren and Evan.
Keith McWhorter, Director
Keith is a 1963 graduate of Clinton County High School and received his Bachelors degree in Business Administration and Master of Public Service from Western Kentucky University.
He retired with over 30 years experience from the KY Department of Social Services and from the US Army Reserve as a Command Sergeant Major with 34 years of service. He currently volunteers with International Commission as a Project Coordinator, leading mission projects to Russia, India, Brazil and Thailand.
Jim Soma, Director
Jim Soma, born in Africa raised in England, moved to Clinton County, KY in 1984. Jim is a well known business man in Albany, designing and operating Baymont Inn and Royal Inn. Jim designed the Welcome Center which houses Clinton County Industrial Development Authority and Chamber & Tourism offices.
Before managing hotels, Jim was an engineer. Jim has been married to Kay Soma for 37 years, they have two sons and two grandchildren. Jim served as President of the Chamber for 3 terms, Vice President of the Tourism Commission for 3 years, and served on the Industrial Development Authority for 15 years. Jim has been a 21st century soccer coach for 14 years. He is an advocate of development & promotion of Clinton County. Jim is fluent in 5 different languages.
