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Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Announces Exciting Changes: Appointment of New CEO, Installation of Newly Elected Board Members, and Moving to a New Location in 2020
New Leadership and Energetic Board of Directors Outline Goals for 2020 in Board Retreat
The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors went through an extensive recruitment process for CEO this last year and is pleased to announce Frank Geisler has been named the new CEO for the Chamber. Geisler has been serving as Interim CEO since July 29, 2019.
"The Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is an extraordinary organization and an extremely valuable resource for our business community. I am honored to accept this position and energized by the opportunity. I look forward to working with the board to continue to enhance and grow the organization," said Frank Geisler.
Geisler has a long history on the Monterey Peninsula including serving as Board Chair of the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce in 1995. He also served as Board Chair of the Monterey Jazz Festival, President of the Rotary Club of Monterey, and Board Chair of the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce. He founded Geisler3, a promotional and lifestyle marketing company, over 30 years ago where he is a partner with his son Jonathan.
"Frank is a proven leader and brings a wealth of business experience to the Chamber. We are extremely confident in his abilities and thrilled he accepted the role of CEO," said Doug Yount, Board Chair.
Also announced are the recently elected board of directors for 2020 which include Kevin Causey, Montage Health; Elizabeth Diaz, Armanasco Public Relations; Phyllis Grillo, California State University Monterey Bay; Adam Hughes, MBS Business Systems and Alex Winkle, Schwartz Law Group, Inc. The new board members will begin their term in January, and will join current board members Joy Anderson, Jacquie Atchison, Judy Cutting, Jonathan Geisler, Ileen Groves, Jennifer Kuyper, Jeff Mitchell, DJ Muniz, Douglas Roberts, Clarissa Rowe, Aaron Waters, and Doug Yount.
The incoming and current board of directors and Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce staff met in December for the Chamber's Annual Board Advance Retreat where they engaged in a strategic planning session for 2020. Break-out group discussions centered around communication, collaboration and membership and the Board identified several key goals for 2020. The goals outlined will be shared with chamber members at the Annual Membership Luncheon on January 28, 2020.
Finally, the Chamber of Commerce will be relocating its offices to 353 Camino El Estero, next to the Monterey Visitors Center at Lake El Estero. This site will be a more prominent location for the Chamber and will provide more parking and easier access for members and the public. The Chamber is planning to be officially in the new location by February 1, 2020.
About Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce
The “Monterey” Chamber of Commerce began in 1908 and in 1949 expanded to serve the entire area encompassing the nearby cities of Carmel, Del Rey Oaks, Marina, Pacific Grove, Sand City, Seaside and unincorporated areas of Big Sur, Carmel Valley, Carmel Highlands, and Pebble Beach. In 1982 the board of directors voted to officially change the name to the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to reflect the regional nature of its membership. Today, the nonprofit 501(c)(6) business association continues to be committed to serving the business interests of the entire Peninsula. The organization currently has over 600 members representing over 50,000 full-time employees, which includes small and large businesses and nonprofits throughout the Monterey Peninsula. The membership organization is a convener for business leaders and influences; a connector for regional businesses, organizations and individuals; a catalyst for business vitality and growth; and a champion for a strong and vibrant Monterey Peninsula economy. For more information about the Monterey Peninsula Chamber of Commerce visit www.montereychamber.com or call (831) 648-5350.