THE TEAM
Travis Valentine
CEO & President
South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce
Travis joined the South Baldwin Chamber team in 2015 and has forged many connections within the business community as Membership Director and now CEO & President of the South Baldwin Chamber, spanning Gateway and Chamber worlds. Travis was an integral element in the formation of the Gateway Initiative during its inception and eventual kick-off in 2018. His day-to-day job involves interacting directly with members and prospective members to help build their businesses and innovate to meet the demands of today.
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Those who have gotten the chance to interact with Travis know he is full of energy and optimism, professionally and outside of the office. Although he never truly takes off his ‘chamber hat’, when he is away from his desk, he is an avid dad: his children Tatum and Holden, alongside his beautiful wife, Merritt, have a lot of fun living in South Baldwin.
Greg Alexander
CEO & President
Coastal Alabama Business Chamber
Greg is celebrating twelve years in the Chamber world, having first served as the Laurens County Chamber of Commerce President & CEO in his native South Carolina. The leap into the role came after serving in the finance industry for nine years. While certainly a change of pace from what he was used to, the art of being a leader is in Alexander’s heart and soul. After graduating from Presbyterian College in 1992, he joined the US Army, rising to the ranks of Captain. His service led him to Germany to assist in Operation Joint Endeavor in the former Yugoslavia where he was directly responsible for 215 soldiers. Alexander’s work with the Laurens County and Hilton-Head Bluffton Chambers continued all the way to the summer of 2018 when a new opportunity came on the horizon. Tragedy struck the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber in January of 2018 when beloved President Ed Rodriguez passed away suddenly. In the wake of this news, the Chamber board of directors worked meticulously for nearly six months, sorting through nearly 100 candidates and finally landing Alexander in July of 2018. After traveling to the area through the interview process, Alexander and his family knew they wanted to call Coastal Alabama their new home. Since beginning in the office, Alexander has helped lead the charge in bringing positive change to the Chamber through enhancing member benefits and strengthening existing programs. A major stepping stone includes forming a partnership with the neighboring South Baldwin Chamber, leading to the Coastal Alabama Business Chamber becoming a part of the workforce and business development program, the Gateway Initiative. In June of 2020, the Chamber experienced an expansion as a second office was opened in Orange Beach through strong collaboration with Orange Beach local government. As this new opportunity and others arise, Alexander and his teams are eager to continue delivering results and solutions to members and investors alike.
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Daniel Catlin
Director of Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement
Gateway Workforce Initiative
Daniel Catlin joined the Gateway team in September 2024, bringing his extensive experience and passion for workforce development to the Gateway Initiative. A native of Baldwin County, Daniel has a lifelong connection to the Gulf Coast, where he spent much of his childhood. He holds a wealth of experience in communications, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement, honed over 20 years in political and community-focused roles.
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Daniel’s deep understanding of the region’s unique challenges and opportunities drives his commitment to fostering a strong, sustainable workforce in Baldwin County.
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Outside of work, Daniel is enjoys golf, working out, and values spending quality time with his family. His passion for economic growth and community empowerment continues to make an impact across South Baldwin County.