President & CEO - Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Opportunity The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce ("the Chamber") in Wichita, Kansas is seeking a dynamic leader to become its next President & Chief Executive Officer. The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce serves as the principal business leadership organization for South Central Kansas and is widely regarded as the unified voice of the region’s business community. The CEO is the Chamber's chief executive and administrative officer and reports to the Board of Directors. This executive will oversee and manage all aspects of the organization, with a particular focus on maintaining and growing the Chamber’s high level of engagement with membership through a variety of programs and services. In addition, the successful candidate will serve as the chief strategist, innovative thinker, and empathetic, collaborative team leader, particularly in advocacy, messaging, and overall program development. This executive will also continue to advance the Chamber’s commitment to an inclusive community and business environment that supports entrepreneurs, established small businesses, middle market companies, and large privately held corporations throughout the region. The Chamber The Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce has over 1,100 members representing 150,000 employees and 350 business categories in the region, a $3.2MM operating budget, a team of 14, and a core focus on three key pillars: Advocacy, Strong Business, and Talent. Professional Qualifications The ideal candidate will bring 8–10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including at least 3 years in a senior executive role. Qualified candidates may come from a variety of backgrounds, including serving as the top executive of a progressive and comparably sized chamber of commerce, economic development organization, association, or related business organization; as a "second-in-command" or other senior-level leader within a larger, similar enterprise; or as an executive within a complex private or public sector organization with a strong record of community engagement. Experience working closely with a Board of Directors, leading and motivating volunteer leaders, operating within a growing or evolving community, and successfully navigating organizational or external challenges is strongly desired. #J-18808-Ljbffr