Maria Valenzuela has been selected as the new CEO of the Tracy (CA) Chamber. Valenzuela joined the chamber of commerce in 2002 as the events coordinator, and over the last 20 years has held various roles. Most recently she has been successfully managing daily operations as the interim since the resignation of Tamra Spade in June.
The Jenks (OK) Chamber has selected Heather Turner, M.B.A., as their new president/CEO. Turner is a local entrepreneur, author, and speaker. Turner replaces Josh Driskell, who resigned to become the vice president of operations and government affairs at the Broken Arrow (OK) Chamber.
Rock Springs (WY) Chamber CEO Rick Lee received the State Chamber Director of the Year Award at the recent Wyoming Working Together Conference from the Wyoming State Chamber of Commerce.
Heidi Hanscom has announced she is leaving the Maple Valley Black Diamond (WA) Chamber. A search for her successor is underway.