Mandy Lathem, a lifelong resident of the Gainesville area, has joined the staff of the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce as vice president of membership and events. She earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from North Georgia College and State University in 2010 and earned her associate degree in business from Young Harris College in 2008.

Since graduation, Lathem has been the executive vice president of the Hall County Board of Realtors. She ran day-to-day operations, and her main focus was planning networking opportunities for members.

Lathem joined the Chamber staff in mid-July. She can be reached at 770-532-6206, ext. 115, or mlathem@ghcc.com.