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BROOKE GLOVER

Marketing and Communications Director for the Prattville Chamber
A native of Prattville , AL , Brooke Glover is passionate about promoting and supporting local businesses . Glover graduated from Troy University with a bachelor ’ s degree in communications and a minor in public relations . Outside of work , she enjoys spending time with her husband , their daughter , who will turn one in April , and their three dogs .
BEST BIZ ADVICE : Relationships matter more than transactions .
FAVORITE THING TO DO IN THE RIVER REGION : Hang out in downtown Prattville , walk the creek walk and shop !

BOB PARKER

Managing Partner of Dreamland BBQ
Bob Parker , a proud Montgomery resident for 25 years , is married to Ashley , and together they have three children : Andrew , Megan and Robert . The family is active in their community and attends St . James Church . Parker is the managing partner of two Dreamland BBQ restaurants , where he works alongside a dedicated team of employees and partners to deliver great food and service . A local business owner , Parker is deeply committed to his work and the community he calls home .
RECOMMENDED READ : Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki
ON THE PLAYLIST : Anything late 80 ’ s , early 90 ’ s .

CAROLINE HALE

Community Development Specialist at Town of Pike Road
In her role , Caroline Hale works to tell the Pike Road story daily by creating opportunities to engage with the community and build partnerships that can further support the ENHANCE initiatives of the Town . Hale is a recent transplant from Georgia and currently resides in Troy , AL .
FAVORITE THING TO DO IN THE RIVER REGION : Picking up a gift at Bloom or grabbing lunch at Chappy ’ s Deli !
RECOMMENDED READ : The Art of Gathering : How We Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker