Casey Ferris has served on the board for three years, two of them as Vice President. "I’m a firm believer in being proactive and investing in our community," she said. "We are all in this together and it’s time to start working toward a common goal." Casey is the Marketing Director for U-TECK, a locally owned Supplier and Manufacturer of Fiber Optic Equipment and more. She also owns a marketing company and uses her knowledge to help educate local business owners on how they can market their businesses in the digital age. During her two years as Vice President, she has been able to work with the business owners of Hope Mills and the surrounding area toward the mutually beneficial goal of seeing Hope Mills grow and succeed. Her plans for the Chamber include: providing education for their business members, advocating for the local businesses and empowering them to succeed.