Meet Our Team
Anne Moore- Sparks
President & CEO
Email: anne@dpchamber.org
Anne is a proud Danville native and a graduate of George Washington High School and Averett University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration. With a strong background in both the public and private sectors, Anne most recently served Danville Public Schools in various roles, including community engagement and business partnership specialist, teacher quality specialist, and director of the Danville Public Schools Education Foundation. Prior to that, she worked as a project manager for Gateway Health and the City of Danville’s Office of Economic Development, where she played a pivotal role in revitalizing the Downtown and Tobacco Warehouse historic districts.
A passionate advocate for the region's growth, Anne is thrilled to lead the Chamber during a period of substantial growth and transformation. Having grown up in the community, she is deeply committed to fostering an environment that supports business development, job creation, and long-term economic sustainability.
As President of the Chamber, Anne is focused on strengthening the Chamber's role as a central driver of economic vitality in the region. She is dedicated to enhancing the Chamber's programs and services to meet the evolving needs of the 600+ members and the broader business community. Through active collaboration with stakeholders, Anne aims to expand the Chamber’s influence as a respected thought leader, convener, and advocate for the region’s business interests, while ensuring its financial health and growth.
Anne is also a graduate of Lead Virginia, Class of 2024, Leadership Southside, and the Sorenson Institute for Political Leadership, which further fuels her ability to foster collaboration and leadership within the community.
Christy Harper
Director of Member Engagement
Email: chamber@dpchamber.org
Christy was hired in 2021 as Membership Manager and helped lead the Chamber through COVID and recent leadership changes. She was promoted to the Director of Member Engagement position in June 2022.
In her new role, Christy develops strategic projects that focus on the execution of initiatives that drive results in member recruitment, retention, and engagement. She implements programs, events, and services that directly affect member needs and interests.Â
Christy brings a strong background in community development, community engagement, and business networking. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from Saint Paul's College, a Duke Non-Profit Management Certificate, and is a graduate of Leadership Southside. She was a member of the Dan River Region Entrepreneur Ecosystem COVID-19 Microgrant Selection Committee and led production for a recent TEDx Danville.
She also serves on various boards within the community to include the River District Association and the Danville Science Center. In addition, she is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.
Christy has a passion for the community and walks with a strong Christian faith. She attends Christ Temple Apostolic Church where she is instrumental in several ministries. She is married to Darrell Harper, and together they have two amazing children, Kristen and Kohlman.
Crystal Hairston
Director of Operations
Email: crystal@dpchamber.org
Crystal was hired in August 2022 as the Director of Operations, a newly created position that will play an integral role in delivering high value to Chamber members.Crystal is responsible for the management and coordination of all operational activities which are vital to the execution of Chamber programs and initiatives. She also collaborates with Christy Harper, the Director of Member Engagement, to develop and oversee membership recruitment, retention, and engagement for the Chamber and manage administrative tasks related to communication with vendors, partners, board members, and event coordination.
Crystal brings a strong background in community engagement and workforce development. She holds an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Management from Patrick & Henry Community College and is a member of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honors Society. Crystal is a Certified Career Coach and a Notary Public for the Commonwealth of Virginia. She most recently held positions with Piedmont Community Services as an Employment Specialist/Case Manager and with Goodwill Industries of the Valley as a GoodCare Regional Coordinator.Â
Crystal loves to travel and is Mom to three adult sons and a teenage daughter. Collectively, her children play over 30 musical instruments.