The Opportunity

The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce (“the Chamber”) in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a dynamic leader to become its next President & Chief Executive Officer. The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce serves as the principal business leadership organization for South Central Kansas and is widely regarded as the unified voice of the region’s business community. 

The CEO is the Chamber's chief executive and administrative officer and reports to the Board of Directors. This executive will oversee and manage all aspects of the organization, with a particular focus on maintaining and growing the Chamber’s high level of engagement with membership through a variety of programs and services. In addition, the successful candidate will serve as the chief strategist, innovative thinker, and empathetic, collaborative team leader, particularly in advocacy, messaging, and overall program development. This executive will also continue to advance the Chamber’s commitment to an inclusive community and business environment that supports entrepreneurs, established small businesses, middle market companies, and large privately held corporations throughout the region.

The Chamber

The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce has over 1,100 members representing 150,000 employees and 350 business categories in the region, a $3.2MM operating budget, a team of 14, and a core focus on three key pillars: Advocacy, Strong Business, and Talent. 

Professional Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring 8–10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a senior executive role. Qualified candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including serving as the top executive of a progressive and comparably sized chamber of commerce, economic development organization, association, or related business organization; as a “second-in-command” or other senior-level leader within a larger, similar enterprise; or as an executive within a complex private or public sector organization with a strong record of community engagement. Experience working closely with a Board of Directors, leading and motivating volunteer leaders, operating within a growing or evolving community, and successfully navigating organizational or external challenges is strongly desired.

Please contact Waverly Partners at WRCC@Waverly-Partners.com to request the full position profile. 

About Waverly Partners

WAVERLY PARTNERS is a national retained executive search firm founded in 2001 and part of Ward Howell International, a global network of search consultants located in over 30 offices in 22 countries. Ward Howell serves multinational companies, local corporations, mid-sized companies as well as government agencies and law firms. WAVERLY PARTNERS functions as Ward Howell’s nonprofit search practice with clients that include chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, trade associations, cultural arts and human service agencies.

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