Rick Shaver Returns as Cornwall & Area Chamber President
The Cornwall & Area Chamber of Commerce has announced its Executive Committee for its 2012 Board Of Directors. The appointments were made at the Chamber’s transitional Board meeting held December 13 by Rick Shaver who was re-elected for a second term as President.
Members of the Executive Committee are appointed from the Board of Directors and selected by secret ballot. Appointed to the 2012 Committee are 1st Vice President Paul Lefebvre; 2nd Vice President, Michael Galvin; and Treasurer, Kevin Hargreaves.
“The combination of our Executive Committee and Directors brings a cross section of professional expertise to the Board,” declares Shaver. “It will give the Chamber a strong voice as it advocates on the issues and opportunities facing Cornwall over the next year.”
The Executive Committee is joined by incumbents Joey Gault, Frank Holiday and Derek Proulx. They are joined by re-elected Director, Jacques Perreault and newly elected Directors include Paul Desnoyers, Eric McDonell, Nada Kovinich and Mai Liis Renaud. Jeff Bethune remains as Past President and Chair of the Board.
About the Chamber of Commerce
The Cornwall and Area Chamber of Commerce is the unified voice of the region's business community speaking towards growth, leadership and innovation. With direction from the elected board of directors, the Chamber looks to continuously progress the community through political advocacy, knowledge-based development and innovative opportunities.
The Chamber has close to 700 members. More information can be found online at www.CornwallChamber.com. You can also follow the Chamber on Twitter @ChamberCornwall
