Hilliard named chair of statewide Chamber organization

~ Press release provided by Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

LURAY — In late July, the Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) announced its 2024-2025 Officers and Board of Directors. That list included Luray’s Regina Hilliard, as the new chair of the statewide professional organization. Hilliard serves as the president of the Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce.

“I am thrilled and honored to serve as the Chair of VACCE for the 2024-2025 term. This role presents a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic group of Chamber professionals dedicated to fostering economic growth and enhancing the quality of life in our communities,” Hilliard said. “With this role, I am also excited to serve on the board for the Virginia Chamber of Commerce starting January 2025, where I will continue to advocate for the interests of our business community across the Commonwealth.”

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. Founded in 1962, VACCE is the only organization in the state dedicated to the growth and development of Chamber of Commerce professionals, representing over 30,000 businesses in the Commonwealth.

The full VACCE Executive Committee for 2024-2025 includes:

• Chair – Regina Hilliard, Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce
• Chair-Elect – John Brandt, Southern Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Secretary – Tracy Hale Clark, Louisa County Chamber of Commerce
• Treasurer – Courtney Thompson, Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Immediate Past Chair – Beth Rhinehart, Bristol TN / VA Chamber of Commerce

The 2024-2025 Executive Committee and Board of Directors officially began their terms on July 1, 2024.

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

• Steve Baffuto, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
• Terry Banez, Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce
• Amy Frazier, Culpeper Chamber of Commerce
• Joe Haggerty, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
• Charles Kapur, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce
• Christine Kennedy, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
• Tracy Lyons, Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce
• Keith Martin, Virginia Chamber of Commerce
• Bob McKenna, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
• Eric Sichau, Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Carol Taylor, Goochland Chamber of Commerce
• Andrea Winey, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce
• Michel Zajur, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

For more information about VACCE,

visit https://www.vacceva.org/home.

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