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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

August 23, 2022

MEDIA CONTACT: Samantha Ruark
Communications Manager
communications@arlingtonchamber.org
(703) 525-2400 ext. 205

The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives Announces 2022-2023 Officers and Board Members

Kate Bates, Arlington Chamber President and CEO, Named VACCE Chair

CHESTER, Va. - The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) announced its 2022-2023 officers and directors at their Executive Leadership Conference held at the SpringHill Suites in Chester, VA. Kate Bates, President & CEO of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce was named Chair of the Board for the 2022-2023 term.


The 2022-2023 Executive Committee members are:


Chair – Kate Bates, Arlington Chamber of Commerce

Chair-Elect – Beth Rhinehart, Bristol TN / VA Chamber of Commerce

Secretary – Regina Hilliard, Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce

Treasurer – John Brandt, Southern Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce

Immediate Past Chair – Danielle Fitz-Hugh, Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce

"I’m honored to serve as Chair, and to continue the work that was done by our outstanding past leaders, including Immediate Past Chair Danielle Fitz-Hugh," said Kate Bates, Arlington Chamber President & CEO. "In addition to providing forward-looking educational content, VACCE connects chamber professionals throughout the commonwealth with a network of people in their role in various communities who they can share ideas with. Our industry is one that thrives on collaboration, and I can't think of a more supportive community than VACCE." 


VACCE is an alliance of Chamber of Commerce professionals from across the state working together to improve the business climate in Virginia while developing ways to enhance the quality of life in the communities they serve. VACCE is the only organization in the state dedicated to the growth and development of Chamber professionals.


VACCE has placed the following members on its Board of Directors:


    Brian Anderson, ChamberRVA

    Terry Banez, Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

    Elizabeth Cromwell, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce

    Joe Haggerty, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

    Tracy Hale Clark, Louisa County Chamber of Commerce

    Sylvia Haines, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

    Tracy Lyons, Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce

    Melissa Miller Haley, Hanover Chamber of Commerce

    Jennifer Rose, Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce

    Courtney Thompson, Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce

    Lisa Watkins, Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce

    Andrea Winey, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce

    Michel Zajur, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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