Ten chamber of commerce leaders have recently joined an elite roster of professionals who have earned the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation.
The first CCE designation was conferred more than 40 years ago. CCE is recognized as the highest professional designation in the chamber of commerce profession. It’s the only globally-recognized certification program exclusive to the chamber of commerce industry.
The CCE program assesses and tests the applicant's knowledge of core chamber management areas —management, planning and development, membership, communications and revenue and operations. Chamber professionals who are designated CCEs earned this prestigious recognition through hard work, countless hours of dedication to their field and leadership of their chamber to achieve the chamber’s goals.
“These chamber leaders invested many hours over the past year to earn their CCE designation,” said Megan A. Lucas, CCE, CEcD, IOM, CEO and chief economic development officer of the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance and CCE Commission chair. “We commend their pursuit of professional excellence and commitment to the chamber industry. Their achievement sets them apart as true industry leaders.”
Omar Cuevas, CCE VP of Investor & Corporate Relations Grand Rapids Chamber
Fun Fact: Omar is an open book and loves to travel. In fact, the newest addition to his family will be 7 months old for a holiday trip to Italy this winter.
Tamara Fleischhaker, CCE, IOM Chief eXperience Officer Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership
Fun Fact: Tamara loves a hot air balloon ride even though she's afraid of heights.
Tiffany Garling, CCE, IOM President & CEO Jackson County Chamber of Commerce & EDC
Fun Fact: The chamber's offices are located in the historic Russ House, built in the 1890s in the Classical Revival/Queen Anne style. And it's haunted!
David Griggs, CCE President & CEO MetroHartford Alliance
Fun Fact: If David's not working, he's dedicated to the activities of his 17-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son.
Lindsay Keisler, CCE, IOM President & CEO The Chamber of Catawba County
Fun Fact: Lindsay is a boy mom and spends lots of time enjoying the outdoors with them by hiking, boating, biking and exploring.
Sharon Mayer, CCE, IOM CEO Allen Fairview Chamber of Commerce
Fun Fact: Sharon is married to another chamber professional, Paul Mayer, the president & CEO of the Garland Chamber of Commerce. They'll celebrate 27 years of marriage this November.
Carlos Phillips, CCE President & CEO Greenville Chamber of Commerce
Fun Fact: Carlos enjoys golf (even though he admits to not being great at it) and still picks up the alto saxophone since learning how to play in middle school. He's also a new grandfather to William Carlos Phillips III.
Kevin Sheilley, CCE President & CEO Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership
Fun Fact: Kevin is a twin, but that's not even the most interesting part. Kevin is 6'6", and his twin is 13 inches shorter than him!
Bob Thomas, CCE, IOM Chief Operating Officer Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Fun Fact: Bob used to be a Zumba instructor and hip hop dancer.
Andrea Woodard, CCE, IOM Sr. VP, Government Relations & Public Policy Greater Des Moines Partnership
Fun Fact: Andrea cheered for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes and was even on the field for Iowa's win over LSU in the 2005 Capital One Bowl.
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