President & CEO

• Mar 2013 - Present

President

• Jan 2010 - Mar 2013

• Merged County Chamber of Commerce with County Tourism Promotion Agency • Helped develop and oversaw the implementation of new membership database and software integration with website and Quickbooks• Developed a county-wide Buy Local program and a county branded VISA gift card program• Initiated tiered membership structure based on service vs solely on the number of employees• Created and branded Main & More, a community and business networking program• An active member of numerous task forces and stakeholder groups representing local, regional and statewide advocacy efforts conveying the business community perspective• Member of the founding committee for Agri-Palooza• Team member for social media marketing• Coordination of strategic planning for County Chamber, local community chambers and downtown associations Show less

Program Director

• Nov 2005 - Dec 2009

• Worked with member web developer to design an internally managed and updatable website for both the Chamber and Local Development Corporation• Developed, launched and administered Leadership Wyoming program• Initiated Chamber Ribbon Cutting ceremony program for new and expanded businesses• Designed and published print and online e-newsletter• Managed all seminars and events• Secured State Ag & Markets grant funding for an agriculture based WIMBY (What’s in my Backyard) initiative Show less

Membership Director

• Sep 2004 - Nov 2005

• Managed all aspects of the execution and growth of the membership program; increasing membership by 20% during my tenure • Administered annual membership appeal • Spearheaded the annual 900+ guest fundraising event grossing $100,000+ • Responsible for securing event sponsorship and underwriting from local businesses • Developed a donor tracking system within organizational database • Streamlined the process of all membership acknowledgements, event registrations and fundraising coordination Show less

Program Director

• 2002 - 2004

• Responsible for all aspects of approximately 35 annual Chamber programs and events including: development, coordination, budget maintenance, promotion, public relations, implementation and evaluation • Business Education Committee staff liaison responsible for planning and presenting Pathways to Employment and Teachers in the Workplace • Pioneered, planned and executed the annual Columbia County Farm Fest, consistently increasing attendance, vendor participation and revenue • Responsible for all aspects of approximately 35 annual Chamber programs and events including: development, coordination, budget maintenance, promotion, public relations, implementation and evaluation • Business Education Committee staff liaison responsible for planning and presenting Pathways to Employment and Teachers in the Workplace • Pioneered, planned and executed the annual Columbia County Farm Fest, consistently increasing attendance, vendor participation and revenue