Incoming Chief Executive Officer of Sevierville Chamber of Commerce Tony Funderburg. Image by SCOC

SEVIERVILLE - Longtime Sevierville Chamber of Commerce director of sales and advertising Tony Funderburg will become the organization’s acting Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2027. Brenda McCroskey, who has served as CEO since 2000, will remain with the organization through mid-March to support the leadership transition before officially retiring.

Funderburg brings more than thirty years of tourism industry experience to the role, including serving as a director of sales and marketing for Oak Tenn Lodging Group, International Motor Coach Group, and Group Connect / Charter Bus Connect. He has served as director of sales and advertising for the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce since 2016. He also serves as a member of the Tennessee Tourism Committee Research Group and is a current board member and former chairman of Play TN Sports Association.

“Our Board of Directors is fully united behind Mr. Funderburg,” says Sevierville Chamber of Commerce board chair Nikki Bounds. “He understands our business community, the importance of tourism to our destination, and has earned the trust of our local and statewide officials to lead the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce into the future. On behalf of our board, I also want to thank Brenda McCroskey for her many years of service as we move into the next chapter.”

“I am truly honored to serve as the next CEO of the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce,” says Funderburg. “I want to thank Brenda McCroskey for her exceptional leadership, mentorship, and dedication to our organization and community. Thank you also to our Board of Directors for their confidence and trust. I plan to build on the strong foundation established by Brenda, our staff, and our community partners. I look forward to leading the Chamber into its next chapter through innovation, strategic partnerships, and a continued commitment to supporting local businesses, strengthening tourism, and enhancing the quality of life in Sevierville. I am excited about what lies ahead and look forward to working alongside our talented staff, Board of Directors, city leadership, and community partners to ensure the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce remains a leader in tourism, economic opportunity, and community growth for years to come.”

Formed in 1963, the Sevierville Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to the promotion of Sevierville and Sevier County through the expansion of tourism and strengthening of business relations that foster economic prosperity while preserving our history and heritage.