Staff
Contact the Chamber Staff
Lisa Thomas
Executive Director
Phone: (502) 348-9545
Email: chamber@bardstownchamber.com
Lisa Thomas is the Executive Director of the Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce. Born and raised as a Kentucky girl, I grew up in Owensboro, KY. After completing my degree from Spalding University in 2000, I married my husband of 22 years. I was a military spouse for 18 years and moved around until we retired in Nelson County in 2016. My Chamber directorship started as an interim position in March of 2020 and became official in August 2020, but my chamber career started in 2014 at the Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce. I have over 20 years experience in the non-profit sector mostly in Louisville and Barstow, California. Some fun facts are that I love history and my community and would prefer to work on the couch in my office rather than a desk!
Elliott Newland
Membership & Programs Coordinator
Phone: (502) 348-9545
Email: chamber@bardstownchamber.com
Elliott Newland is originally from Louisville, but has called Bardstown home for 11 years. He attended Jefferson Community College and studied Sociology. Elliott has been involved in the Chamber for over a year and enjoys serving his community. He currently leads our Young Professionals & Ambassador programs. Elliott is happily married and has a cat named Kiki Ka’bor. He enjoys meeting new people, hosting parties, and spending quality time with friends and family. If you see him around town don’t hesitate to say hi and introduce yourself.
TaNia Calbert
Marketing & Communication Coordinator
Phone: (502) 348-9545
TaNia Calbert is the Marketing & Communication Coordinator for the Chamber. Balancing the role of being a part-time employee with the demands of being a full-time college student at the University of Louisville, she is pursuing a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance.
Bella Stark
BNCC Intern
Phone: (502) 348-9545
Hi my name is Bella Stark and I am grateful to have this opportunity to intern with the Bardstown/Nelson County Chamber. I am a senior at Nelson County High School. I am currently a member of the Bourbon City Queens Cheer team. After high school, I plan on going to college pursuing a career in business.