Eight people have submitted applications to fill a vacancy on the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission.

The seat became vacant with the resignation of Jammin’ Java owner Brandon Karn, who stepped down in June after four years of service as a member of the volunteer group. The term is set to expire April 1, 2014.

The commission is expected to review the applications and choose a replacement commissioner during the group’s next regularly scheduled meeting at 2 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 13 in the conference room of the Fayetteville Town Center.

The following people have applied for the position (info taken from submitted applications):

Doug Allen

Employment: Owner, Jose’s Mexican Restaurant
Fayetteville residency: 23 years
Why would you like to be considered? I would like to represent the city of Fayetteville in a positive way to promote and build the tourism to our beautiful city.

Michael Andrews

Employment: Owner, Fresco Cafe & Pub
Fayetteville residency: 45 years
Why would you like to be considered? I want to serve. I have an understanding of the many groups and organizations in Fayetteville that request money from the A&P Commission. I will thoughtfully consider how we spend our taxpayers money to promote recreation and tourism in the City of Fayetteville.

Matt Behrend

Employment: General manager, Holiday Inn Express/KHG Hotels
Fayetteville residency: 5 years
Why would you like to be considered? I would like to have the chance to help in the process of growing the interest of Fayetteville.

Jim Huson

Employment: Owner, Doe’s Eat Place
Fayetteville residency: 12 years
Why would you like to be considered? I will work to get more business to town. I’m a business guy. We need to recruit people and business to Fayetteville. We need to turn this town back to business and people based and stop watching things go north.

Ching Mong

Employment: owner, Formosa Chinese Restaurant
Fayetteville residency: 34 years
Why would you like to be considered? I want to have a positive impact on the promotion of our community.

Shellie Morrison

Employment: Co-owner, The Event Group
Fayetteville residency: 24 years
Why would you like to be considered? I have always been interested in serving on this committee, and would consider it an honor. I feel that I would bring a different type of expertise to the commission. Many of your past members have been restaurant owners and hotel executives. As the owner of a catering company, I am able to work outside the confines of my facility and deal with many other vendors, applicable to events that are held in Fayetteville. I also have a working relationship with clients and vendors from all aspects of the corporate arena. Lastly, I feel very strongly that Fayetteville needs to capitalize and expand upon its local attractions to keep people in our city and to draw more events to our city. I try to use local businesses whenever I can for shopping, eating out, etc. In our current economic climate, I feel that we should encourage this practice to help our business owners.

Hannah Withers

Employment: Owner, Little Bread Co.
Fayetteville residency: 5 years
Why would you like to be considered? I believe that the handling of A&P funds, which is a tax that we collect in our business, is a privilege. I think all dispersement of funds should be taken seriously, and discussed in depth.

Denise Youngblood

Employment: Owner, Mojo’s Pints & Pies
Fayetteville residency: 14 years
Why would you like to be considered? With my knowledge of working in this industry and as a member of the community, I want to continue to increase the vitality of both.