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.
Crystal Hairston
Director of Operations
Email: crystal@dpchamber.org
Crystal joined the Danville Pittsylvania Chamber of Commerce in August 2022 as the Director of Operations, a role integral to delivering high value to Chamber members. In direct support of President & CEO Anne Moore Sparks, Crystal manages the Chamber’s day-to-day operations, including financial administration, website management, marketing strategy, brand promotion, and member visibility initiatives. She also provides support for Chamber events, manages communications with members and vendors, and directs the Chamber’s International Travel Program.
Crystal brings a strong background in community engagement, workforce development, and entrepreneurship as a proud business owner. 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. Prior to joining the Chamber, she served as an Employment Specialist/Case Manager with Piedmont Community Services and as a GoodCare Regional Coordinator with Goodwill Industries of the Valley.
A passionate traveler, Crystal is the proud mother of four adult children—collectively, her children play more than 30 musical instruments.