Kristy Fairbanks has called Dahlonega, Georgia home since 2002. She grew up in Hannibal, Missouri, a town very similar to Dahlonega in its size and rich history. Kristy received her BSBA in marketing from University of Missouri–St. Louis and has enjoyed a successful career in marketing, landing in Dahlonega as the Director of Marketing at RefrigiWear, the premier manufacturer of insulated clothing.  Kristy and her husband, Stephen, a journalist for The Dahlonega Nugget, live in Lumpkin County with their three-year-old daughter Jazz.

Chamber Membership: 3 years 

Chamber Volunteer Positions: Leadership Lumpkin County, 2004; Vice Chairman, LLC program, 2005; Chairman, LLC program, 2006; Board Member, 2005-present.

Chamber Outlook: “From the first time I crested Crown Mountain and saw the beauty of Dahlonega, I knew I had to be involved in maintaining the quality of life is this charming town. The Chamber of Commerce plays an important role in Lumpkin County and is tasked with balancing our most visible asset, tourism, with our eminent growth in population. Finding the right blend and focus is so important to preserving the quality of life here.”