The Greater Manchester Chamber board of directors named current Vice President of Membership and Community Partnerships Heather McGrail as its interim president and CEO. She will assume this role on January 31 when current President and CEO Mike Skelton, who has held the position since 2014, leaves to assume the role of president and CEO of the Business and Industry Association (BIA) of New Hampshire.
The board also announced that its previous chair Nathan Saller, CEO of Bellwether Community Credit Union in Bedford, will oversee the search for the next president and CEO.
“Heather’s expertise in chamber operations, her strong relationships with members and engagement with the community made her a natural choice to assume this leadership role. She is very well-respected by the current staff and members of the greater Manchester community," said Genella McDonald, chair of the chamber’s board.
McGrail has been with the chamber for nearly five years, leading efforts to build and maintain a strong membership and high level of community engagement for the state's largest chamber. She has nearly two decades of non-profit and corporate experience.
“I am honored and excited to lead the chamber through this key transitional period,” McGrail said. “Our team is downright extraordinary, from our staff and board to our membership and collaborative partners. Together we form a tenacious and impactful community dedicated to the execution of our mission. I look forward to working with such talented and innovative individuals to further the Chamber’s strategic process during the interim phase.”
The search process is expected to begin in February. More information on the search will be made available on the website.
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