South Tampa Chamber of Commerce Names New President & CEO
The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Kelly A. Flannery has been named as the Chamber’s new President and CEO. On February 17, the Chamber’s Board of Directors voted to confirm Flannery for the position upon recommendation by a search committee which conducted an extensive search over the past two months. Flannery will begin work in her new position on February 24.
Tampa, FL, February 19, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Kelly A. Flannery has been named as the Chamber’s new President and CEO. On February 17, the Chamber’s Board of Directors voted to confirm Flannery for the position upon recommendation by a search committee which conducted an extensive search over the past two months. Flannery will begin work in her new position on February 24.
“I am honored to take on this new role at the South Tampa Chamber,” said Flannery. “The Chamber’s work is vital to our city’s businesses and I look forward to working with the Chamber’s board, volunteers, and staff to truly create a business and community resource.”
As the Chamber’s President and CEO Flannery will oversee the staff and work closely with the Board of Directors. Flannery’s main focus this year will be to elevate the Chamber in the community and to build stronger ties for the organization’s member businesses with MacDill Air Force Base, local government offices and the residents of South Tampa.
Chair of the Chamber’s Board, Starr Tyrka, said, "We are excited to have Kelly as our new CEO, she brings strong ties to our community and a love for South Tampa that is evident in all she does. She presented us with a clear direction of growth for our membership and is an advocate for business and community development, and military and government awareness. We look forward to her joining our team of Directors and strengthening our Chamber’s relationship with the community it serves.”
A Tampa native, Flannery is a graduate of H.B. Plant High School and the Florida State University with a degree in Political Science. Flannery added, “I was born and raised in South Tampa and have been a resident here for most of my life. I have a strong passion for this community and I look forward to sharing that with our members and local business owners.”
About the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce: Established in 1926, the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is an association of over 500 businesses and organizations. The chamber has strived to make the South Tampa community a better place in which to live, work, and play. Its active membership consists of local businesses, professionals, non-profits and government representatives who enjoy social activities and community involvement. For more information, contact the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce at 813.637.0156, or visit www.southtampachamber.org.
“I am honored to take on this new role at the South Tampa Chamber,” said Flannery. “The Chamber’s work is vital to our city’s businesses and I look forward to working with the Chamber’s board, volunteers, and staff to truly create a business and community resource.”
As the Chamber’s President and CEO Flannery will oversee the staff and work closely with the Board of Directors. Flannery’s main focus this year will be to elevate the Chamber in the community and to build stronger ties for the organization’s member businesses with MacDill Air Force Base, local government offices and the residents of South Tampa.
Chair of the Chamber’s Board, Starr Tyrka, said, "We are excited to have Kelly as our new CEO, she brings strong ties to our community and a love for South Tampa that is evident in all she does. She presented us with a clear direction of growth for our membership and is an advocate for business and community development, and military and government awareness. We look forward to her joining our team of Directors and strengthening our Chamber’s relationship with the community it serves.”
A Tampa native, Flannery is a graduate of H.B. Plant High School and the Florida State University with a degree in Political Science. Flannery added, “I was born and raised in South Tampa and have been a resident here for most of my life. I have a strong passion for this community and I look forward to sharing that with our members and local business owners.”
About the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce: Established in 1926, the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce is an association of over 500 businesses and organizations. The chamber has strived to make the South Tampa community a better place in which to live, work, and play. Its active membership consists of local businesses, professionals, non-profits and government representatives who enjoy social activities and community involvement. For more information, contact the South Tampa Chamber of Commerce at 813.637.0156, or visit www.southtampachamber.org.
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