GARRETT CHAMBER SELECTS NEW PRESIDENT/CEO

The Garrett County Chamber of Commerce recented announced the selection of Nicole Christian, IOM, CCE, as its new president and CEO.

Christian was most recently employed with the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce in Jupiter, Florida, where she served as president and CEO.  She was responsible for day-to-day operations and activities of a 1,000-member chamber that served 10 municipalities and the unincorporated areas in north Palm Beach County.  She also oversaw the visitors center for the entire north county.

"We are thrilled to have Nicole come onboard to lead our Chamber," interim president Joyce Bishoff said.  "Her experience in tourism and her extensive background in chamber work, along with her drive and passion for the job, make her the ideal person to fill our presidency.  I look forward to working with her in my new role at the Chamber."

Prior to her work with Northern Palm Beach County, Christian held the position of senior vice president at Iowa Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce in Davenport, Iowa.  She directed all activities and programs of the chamber division, including government affairs, membership, small business council, and networking events.

She began her chamber career at Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky.  There, she served as director of business development and vice president of business development.

"The Chamber put a lot of effort into the search for our president, and we feel that Nicole is highly qualified for the position.  We are looking forward to her arrival," Tony Doerr, Chairman of the Chamber, said.