PHOENIX—The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce will welcome a new Chair, new Chair-Elect and seven new members of its Board of Directors as of July 1, 2009. Under the direction of incoming Chair Connie Perez of Advanced Reimbursement Management, and with support from Immediate Past Chair Andy McCain of Hensley & Company and Chair-Elect Steve Wheeler of Arizona Public Service Company (APS), the 2009-2010 board will focus on what matters to the Chamber membership: success in the current economic climate, revenue growth, a healthy business environment and regional competitiveness.

“These new faces bring fresh ideas and dynamic leadership to our board,” said Todd Sanders, president & CEO, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. “Our business community faces many challenges in the coming year, but our Chamber has resolved to face those challenges head-on. We are fortunate to have such dedicated business people on our board.”

The seven new area executives who join the board for 2009-2010 are:

• David Anderson, President & Co-Founder, Off Madison Ave., Inc.
• Susan Anable, Director of Public Affairs, Cox Communications
• Dale Brunk, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, PetSmart
• Howard Fleischmann, CEO, Community Tire & Auto Service Specialists, Inc.
• Ginger Lamb, Vice President & Publisher, Capitol Times Media
• Jodi Noble, Audit Partner, Deloitte & Touche, LLP
• Kevin Sandler, CEO & Founder, ExhibitOne

About the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

Representing 3,400 businesses across Metropolitan Phoenix, the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce is Arizona’s oldest and largest Chamber. The Chamber supports the growth and development of business by offering networking and marketing opportunities, money-saving programs and a voice in government, keeping its members informed, connected and prosperous.

The Chamber enhances members’ success by promoting economic development, entrepreneurship and a connection to the community with local chapters in Anthem, Deer Valley and South Mountain/Laveen.

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