Edwards named new Chamber president

Tonia Edwards   

Name: Tonia Edwards                                   

Spouse: Gary Edwards

Education: I graduated from Wills Point High School in 1983, attended TVCC and received my certificate and licenses as a Cosmetologist which I work at the City Barber Shop.

Children: Jake Fluitt (29), Klint Fluitt (23), Kenni Fluitt (17), Meredith Edwards (17), Justin Edwards (15), Donovan Edwards (13)

Lived in Wills Point: 30+ years

Position you hold:  Chamber of Commerce President

Organizations or other activities you are currently involved in: Round’em Up Cowboy Church. I help with our youth group and help coordinator fundraisers, volunteer at the WPISD when needed.

What are your goals as Chamber President? As Chamber of Commerce President, it is my goal to work for the success of our local businesses. It is our responsibility to help advertise our family of businesses and our town, to actively participate in business recruitment, to provide shopping and entertainment opportunities to community members and visitors and to capitalize on the tourism our community experience. I have a wonderful Board of Directors that are helping me.

What makes Wills Point a great place to live, work, shop/handle business in? I moved away for about 8 years and came back to my hometown. I love how our community comes together as a whole and works toward our future which are our children.

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