The Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) announced the newest members of its Emerging Leaders Advisory Council last week at its annual conference in Anaheim, CA.
The Council was formed to identify & recognize future leaders (all under 40) in W.A.C.E. and the chamber of commerce industry.
Members of the Council will be asked to provide program feedback and ideas for the good of W.A.C.E. and will serve as advisors to the association’s Board and President.
The 9 chamber CEOs and staff professionals named to the W.A.C.E. Emerging Leaders Advisory Council, joining 15 returning members, are:
- Adam Haverstock – Greater Conejo Valley (CA) Chamber
- Kierstin Hill – Oceanside (CA) Chamber
- Jill Lammers – Vail Valley (CO) Partnership
- Eli Matthews – Medford/Jackson County (OR) Chamber
- Marla McColly – Salem Area (OR) Chamber
- Katie Norris – Valley Industry & Commerce (CA) Association – VICA
- Guy Occhiogrosso – Bellingham/Whatcom (WA) Chamber
- Derrick Seaver – San Jose Silicon Valley (CA) Chamber
- Stephanie Shapiro – Corona (CA) Chamber
W.A.C.E. is an association of chamber of commerce executives and staff professionals with members in 20 Western states and Canada designed to promote and enhance the professional development of chamber of commerce executives. With approximately 860 members, W.A.C.E. is the largest state or regional association of chamber of commerce executives in the United States.
