The Board of Directors of the Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce has begun the search for the Chamber’s next President & Chief Executive Officer, retaining Waverly Partners LLC as its executive search firm. Board Chair-Elect Joe Grieshaber will lead a 10-member search committee that will work with Waverly Partners to identify qualified local, regional and national candidates.

“Our committee is in the process of developing a profile with the experience and leadership characteristics of our preferred candidate,” Grieshaber said. “We are open to executives with backgrounds in chambers of commerce, economic development, business associations, other kinds of nonprofits, private sector or related experience with a commitment to our mission of economic and community development and being the voice for business in Reno County and this region.”

The position profile will soon be available on the Chamber’s website: www.hutchchamber.com.

Jon Daveline, who retired in December of 2006 after 30 years as President & CEO of the Chamber is serving as Interim CEO.

For more information about the search, contact search consults Debbie Galbraith or Eric Peterson via email at Hutch@Waverly-Partners.com; all inquiries will be held in confidence.

The Hutchinson/Reno County Chamber of Commerce serves a population of approximately 65,000 across Reno County and today has a membership of 1,200, with a 10 employees, including Chamber, Economic Development, and Convention/Visitor’s Bureau staff.

The Chamber’s mission is to drive economic development efforts in the greater Hutchinson area through business retention and recruitment, promotion of area attractions and events, and taking a leadership role in projects and initiatives dedicated to maintaining and improving the area’s economy and quality of life.

For more information, visit www.hutchchamber.com or call (620) 662-3391.