Chamber Chat with Jesse Vogtle

As a part of a new monthly column, Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce Board member Jesse Vogtle told us about what’s new with local businesses and more. Vogtle is a partner at Balch & Bingham and City Council member.

Tell us about your recent and upcoming events.

We sold out our most recent Chamber luncheon in May, which featured Dicky Barlow talking on “What’s right with our schools.” Our next luncheon will be held July 11 at Parke Lane in English Village. We are also looking forward to the USGA Mid-Am Championship Oct. 5-10 at the Country Club of Birmingham.

What is one of your favorite Mountain Brook businesses?

My favorite business in Mountain Brook is the full-service Shell station in Crestline Village. Jack and his team are always there to help with a flat tire, a battery jump or changing the wheel bearings on my 17 year old’s old pickup truck. Jack has sent folks to my house on many occasions to help with broken cars. It’s a real value added business.

Why do you buy local?

Supporting your friends and local tax base helps fund our City’s budget and school system, not to mention the convenience.

Why did you get involved with the Chamber?

Mountain Brook is a wonderful place with unique retail experiences surrounded by residential neighborhoods and parks. I’m proud to support Suzan Doidge’s efforts to market our villages.