The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the promotion of Kristen King to Director of Operations. In addition to King’s current responsibilities, she recently completed her second year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Georgia in Athens. Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.
King started at the chamber as an intern and began full time work in 2020 after graduating from Oklahoma Christian University. Over the last five years she has worked for the Edmond Chamber, her efforts have led to record numbers of attendance at events, as well as an increase to the chamber’s overall budget through her events and programs, sponsorship earnings and the Total Resource Campaign.
“Kristen has been a hard-working member of our team since day one and has proven to play a key role in our organization. Kristen has the dedication and vision to bring the Edmond Chamber to new heights,” said Sherry Jordan, President and CEO.
The Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce is the voice for business. Formed in 1907, it is a 900+-member organization working together to create a strong local economy and to promote the community. The Edmond Chamber provides networking opportunities and business contacts for its members and represents business interests to the government.
For information about the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce, visit www.edmondchamber.com. Media inquiries should contact Skylar Mask, Manager of Communications and Marketing, at smask@edmondchamber.com.