Experience

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  San angelo chamber of commerce

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2006

  President and ceo

  Led 1,300-member, US Chamber-accredited Chamber, public-private economic development program and publicly funded tourism bureau. Resp. for $1.2 million budget, direction of 13-person staff.

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  One southern indiana chamber & economic development

  Jan 2006 - Apr 2011

  President

  One Southern Indiana is a business growth connections association helping companies prosper and succeed.

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  Columbus chamber of commerce

  Apr 2011 - Apr 2016

  President

  Lead 2,000+ member metro-area business services association.The Columbus Chamber provides connections, resources and solutions to help businesses thrive. Founded nearly 130 years ago, the Columbus Chamber has evolved to become the largest business services organization in and primary advocate for the Columbus Region business community. Leveraging a customized, consultative approach to support members that range from small businesses to Fortune 500 enterprises, the Columbus Chamber is helping to grow the Columbus Region economy one business at a time. Show less

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  Greater naples chamber

  Mar 2016 - now

  President & ceo

  Leading the effort everyday to make Collier County the best place in America to live, work and play! The Chamber is the largest ononprofit advocate for the Collier County business community, with more than 1600 members representing 50,000 employees. The Chamber is actively engaged in public policy, regional economic development and leadership development - providing valuable business growth resources and connections to our members.

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  The university of texas at el paso

  Jun 2023 - now

  Assistant vp for innovation, commercialization, and economic development