The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has named longtime Wyoming resident Rick Howe as Chief Executive Officer and President.
Through its leadership and advocacy for more than 900 members, the Chamber of Commerce helps create a vibrant year-round economy and a dynamic, welcoming, and sustainable community.
Howe joined the Chamber of Commerce staff in 2010 and has served as Vice President since 2016.
Board Chair Richard Uhl said they fortunate that Howe, with all of his knowledge and experience, is prepared and enthusiastic about leading the organization through the challenges and opportunities ahead,”
Anna Olson, CEO and President since 2017, is departing the Chamber at the end of September to take the helm of the St. John’s Health Foundation.
Uhl said that business owners, elected officials, and community leaders from across varied sectors stepped forward to recommend that Howe become the next Chamber of Commerce leader.
Uhl said that it was remarkable to see the trust and appreciation that the community has for Howe’s character, passion, knowledge, and accountability and that community members noted Howe’s his leadership during the pandemic.
Howe has served on the U.S Chamber Foundation’s Board of Regents and is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management. He is also State President for the Wyoming State Chamber of Commerce.
Howe said that he is grateful for the opportunity to lead a wonderful and important organization and that he is very committed to fostering an environment that produces the best quality support for our members and the community.
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