HOT SPRINGS, VA – The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) announced its 2021-22 officers and directors at their Annual Membership Meeting held at the Omni Homestead in Hot Springs, VA.
The 2021-22 Executive Committee members are:
Chair – Danielle Fitz-Hugh, Chesterfield Chamber
Chair-Elect – Kate Bates, Arlington Chamber
Secretary – Grafton deButts, Loudoun Chamber
Treasurer – Beth Rhinehart, Bristol TN / VA Chamber
Immediate Past President – Teresa Hammond, Alleghany Highlands Chamber
VACCE has placed the following members on its Board of Directors:
District 1 – Melissa Miller Haley, Hanover Chamber
District 2 – Terry Banez, Greater Williamsburg Business Council
District 3 – Sylvia Haines, Hampton Roads Chamber
District 4 – John Brandt, Colonial Heights Chamber
District 5 – Elizabeth Cromwell, Charlottesville Regional Chamber
District 6 – Gina Hilliard, Luray-Page County Chamber
District 7 – Angie Cabell, Powhatan Chamber
District 8 – Joe Haggerty, Alexandria Chamber
District 9 – Jennifer Atwell, Wytheville/Wythe/Bland Chamber
District 10 – Debbie Jones, Prince William Chamber
District 11 – Joe Martin, Dulles Regional Chamber
At Large Director – Brian Anderson, ChamberRVA
At Large Director– Tracy Hale Clark, Louisa County Chamber
At Large Director– Tracy Lyons, Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber
At Large Director– Michel Zajur, Virginia Hispanic Chamber
Ex-Officio Director– Erik Rison, Virginia Chamber
"I’m honored to be assuming the role of Chair-Elect for VACCE, following a line of tremendous leaders, including most recently Teresa Hammond and Susan Spears, and our current chair Danielle Fitz-Hugh," said Kate Bates, Arlington Chamber President & CEO. "During the pandemic, VACCE convened the chambers of commerce throughout the commonwealth for dialogues with our Governor and U.S. Senators to advocate for our business community. Our industry is an incredibly collaborative one, and I can’t think of a more supportive community than VACCE, where our chambers of commerce throughout Virginia support each other by sharing ideas and best practices.”
VACCE is an alliance of chamber executives representing large and small chambers of commerce from localities throughout the state. VACCE strives to develop the professional skills of chamber executives, staff, and volunteer leaders. The Association also provides a forum for integrating the work of the local chambers of commerce to contribute to the growth and development not only of local communities but also of our Commonwealth.
