It has been a true honor and privilege to serve as the chair of the board. We all knew that…
Pragmatic solutions are better than political division. Consider the opening line of the Constitution of the United States: “We the…
Did you know that 2024 marks the 100th anniversary of our organization? Two weeks ago, the W.A.C.E. Board, along with…
What the godfather of chambers (Dave Kilby, W.A.C.E. president emeritus) always said is true: “When you’ve seen one chamber, you’ve…
The summer is a time for rest, relaxation and renewal, but it’s also a time for chamber executives to double…
Most often, chambers find themselves at the crossroads of community and industry, at a time when representing the interests of…
Where do you find your inspiration? As their region’s cheerleaders and solutions-generators, chamber executives are put in the unenviable position…
The wild winter and spring weather we’re having across the West has made me think about the role of local…
I’m thrilled to be joining W.A.C.E. as its next president/CEO. W.A.C.E. is an incredibly powerful organization, built for chamber professionals, and empowering the industry to truly embody the role of their communities’ champions, conveners and catalysts.
The value of this organization isn’t just theoretical; for me, it’s personal. During my career as a local chamber executive, the association was a huge asset for me and my colleagues. The training and development provided through Academy is unparalleled; it was one of the best things I did both for my career and the local chamber I previously led.
As you may know, after 45-plus years in chamber work and more than 34 years at the CalChamber, I’ve announced…