Team

Stacia Runnels, Executive Director
srunnels@marshalltexas.com

Stacia Runnels joined  the Marshall Chamber in 2016 where she served as both Marketing and Membership Coordinator until becoming Executive Director in 2019. Stacia  is a graduate of Baylor University with a BS in Education, specializing  in Early Childhood Education and minoring  in Psychology. Stacia also serves as the Director of Children’s Ministry at Crossroads Baptist Church. Stacia and James actively volunteer in our community and schools, serving on multiple boards and committees annually. They have served in nearly every area of church ministry over the last 20 years. Stacia proudly supports the Arts, serving in the Marshall Symphony League as well as advocating the Arts in Education through the State Reflections program in our schools for many years.

Stacia is married to James Runnels, Associate Pastor and Minister of Worship at Crossroads Baptist Church here in Marshall. Stacia and James have lived in the Marshall community since 2003, and have five daughters: Anna Grace, Emma Beth, Olivia, Rose and Ella Kate. Emma Beth and Olivia are both students at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Anna Grace, a graduate of Baylor University is married to Tyler Day, who attended East Texas Baptist University. The Runnels family has had strong family ties to Marshall since 1943, where James’ Grandmother, Minnie Lee Runnels, taught school at Robert E. Lee and his grandfather, Mack V. Runnels, served as Marshall’s City Manager and later as Vice President of Development at East Texas Baptist University.

Kim Brown, Special Events and Programs Coordinator
kbrown@marshalltexas.com

Kim Brown is a veteran of the Greater Marshall Chamber of Commerce with over nine years of service to the businesses of Harrison County.  In her experience, she has led the Leadership Marshall program, Leadership Tomorrow program, Law Enforcement & Firefighters Appreciation Dinner, Annual Chamber Banquet and the Business & Industry Luncheon.   As Kim has lived in Harrison County her entire life, she has served graciously on the Marshall Symphony League, local councils and PTA Boards. Kim is a 2011 Graduate of the Leadership Marshall program.

Kim has been married to Jack Brown, owner of Jack Brown Construction, for 33 years. Kim and Jack were blessed with three daughters who all graduated from East Texas Baptist University in Marshall, Texas: Brittany Brown Lee, Blaire Brown Maranto, and Bailey Brown.  Brittany is married to Canon Lee and they have one son, Preston.  Blaire is married to Janssen Maranto and they have one son, Jack.  Bailey is employed in Marshall.