The Chamber The Greater Green Bay Chamber (the, “Chamber”) has been the cornerstone of economic and community development in Green Bay and Brown County, Wisconsin since its establishment in 1882. With a mission to strengthen member businesses by enhancing economic and workforce development, the Chamber has consistently improved the quality of life in the region. Over the years, it has evolved into a dynamic, financially strong, membership-driven nonprofit organization, serving as a catalyst for growth and prosperity.

The Chamber's diverse membership base includes over 1,000 businesses, representing more than 87,000 employees. From large international corporations to small local enterprises, nonprofit agencies to educational institutions, the Chamber fosters a collaborative environment where all members can thrive. Members benefit from a plethora of services, including networking opportunities, exclusive discounts, and platforms for recognition, all designed to bolster their success.

The Position The President & Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) of the Greater Green Bay Chamber reports to the Chair of the 29-member volunteer Board of Directors and works closely with a 10-member Executive Committee, on which the CEO serves. The CEO supervises the Chief Financial Officer, three Vice Presidents responsible for Economic Development, Talent & Education, Marketing & Member Engagement, and an Executive Assistant & Human Resources Generalist; a total staff of 23.

The President & CEO is the chief paid executive and administrative officer of the Chamber. The CEO formulates, plans, organizes, and administers objectives and policies for the achievement of major area goals. This executive has overall responsibility for the complete operation of the Chamber as it involves program planning and leading staff as determined by the Board of Directors. Further, the CEO serves as chief spokesperson for the Chamber and provides leadership and direction that creates a high level of enthusiasm, anticipation, and forward progress among the membership, Chamber staff, and the Green Bay and Brown County business community.

A comprehensive Position Profile is available upon request.

The ideal candidate must have a proven track record of 8 to 10 years of senior leadership experience and may come from a variety of backgrounds such as:  serving as the top executive within a progressive and comparably-sized Chamber of Commerce, or related significant business association, or economic development-focused organization; experience as a “#2” or other senior-level executive at a larger like enterprise as noted above; or an executive from a complex private or public sector entity.  Significant Board interaction is strongly desired.

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