Posted: 22-Jan-26
Location: Albany, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on qualifications.
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The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with The Chason Group (www.thechasongroup.com) to lead the executive search.
The Ideal Candidate.
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce is at a critical inflection point. With unprecedented business opportunities and evolving community dynamics, this is a rare chance for a bold, strategic, and innovative leader to shape the future of one of Georgia's most dynamic communities.
The right President & CEO will elevate the Chamber's impact and help define Albany's trajectory for decades to come. If you are a visionary leader ready to drive meaningful change, you are encouraged to explore this exciting opportunity!
Key Skills, Traits and Experiences.
The next President & CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce must be an influential, strategic, and relationship-driven leader with a strong business acumen and a passion for community development. The ideal candidate will bring:
- Outgoing, charismatic, and community-focused leader who thrives on engagement - a natural people person who thrives on building relationships.
- Collaborative leader - skilled at bringing diverse groups together to achieve common
- Excellent communicator - strong public speaking ability and comfort in high-profile advocacy
- Active listener - values input from members, business owners, community leaders, and elected
- Strategic thinker - understands long-term planning, economic development, and
- Business-savvy - possesses strong financial, operational, and organizational management
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Results-driven - able to set and achieve measurable goals that drive economic and business
- Methodical and process-oriented - takes a structured approach to problem-solving and decision making. Ability to balance the needs of diverse groups to create a unified vision for the
- Experienced team leader - has successfully managed and led staff to achieve high
Position Overview.
The President shall be the chief administrative officer and shall be charged with the general supervision and management of the office and business affairs of the organization. The paid professional shall act as the agent for service of process and shall conduct the correspondence, preserve the records, documents, and communications, keep books of the accounts, and maintain an accurate record of the proceedings of the Chamber and the Board of Directors meetings. The President shall engage, discharge, and have supervision over all employees, including fixing their duties and compensation with approval by the Board of Directors. The President shall prepare and maintain a statement of all Chamber policies as determined by the Board of Directors and shall recommend a plan whereby such policies may be re-examined, reaffirmed, or rescinded by the Board of Directors. Key skill sets required include the ability to manage and support current programs; develop new initiatives and collaborative partnerships; and to lead, engage, and commit to include the best diversity, equity, and inclusion practices for the region.
How to Apply?
Professionals interested in applying for the position should upload a cover letter and resume at www.thechasongroup.com. Each candidate will be considered based on a weighting scale approved by the Search Committee. Candidates chosen to proceed to the next phase of the process will receive a detailed application. After vetting, TCG will recommend the leading candidates to the Search Committee. Contact Tim Chason at tchason@thechasongroup.com or 404.735.0540 for more information.