The Salinas Valley (CA) Chamber has selected Karin Moss as their new president/CEO. Moss previously served as the CEO of the South San Francisco (CA) Chamber, Russian River (CA) Chamber, Turlock (CA) Chamber and as a business recruitment/retention consultant to the Vallejo (CA) Chamber.
Janell Willis has been hired as the new executive director of the Yuba-Sutter (CA) Chamber. Willis replaces Kristen Perry, who resigned in September.
After five years of service with the Gilroy (CA) Chamber, Victoria Valencia will be leaving the chamber to become the economic development manager for the city of Gilroy. Valencia also has served as a member of the W.A.C.E. Emerging Leaders Council. During this transition period the chamber has selected Jane Howard as its interim president/CEO while a search for a permanent successor is conducted.
Michael Gallops will be leaving his position as president/CEO of the Rowlett Area (TX) Chamber & Visitors Center to become the president/CEO of the Metrocrest (TX) Chamber.