CHESTER, VA – The Virginia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (VACCE) announced its 2022-2023 officers and directors at their Executive Leadership Conference held at the SpringHill Suites in Chester, VA.

The 2022-2023 Executive Committee members are:

Chair – Kate Bates, Arlington Chamber of Commerce

Chair-Elect – Beth Rhinehart, Bristol TN / VA Chamber of Commerce

Secretary – Regina Hilliard, Luray-Page County Chamber of Commerce
Treasurer – John Brandt, Southern Virginia Regional Chamber of Commerce

Immediate Past President – Danielle Fitz-Hugh, Chesterfield Chamber of Commerce

VACCE has placed the following members on its Board of Directors:

     Brian Anderson, ChamberRVA

     Terry Banez, Greater Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce

     Elizabeth Cromwell, Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce

     Joe Haggerty, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

     Tracy Hale Clark, Louisa County Chamber of Commerce

     Sylvia Haines, Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce

     Tracy Lyons, Lexington-Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce

     Melissa Miller Haley, Hanover Chamber of Commerce

     Jennifer Rose, Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce

     Courtney Thompson, Greater Augusta Regional Chamber of Commerce

     Lisa Watkins, Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce

     Andrea Winey, Loudoun Chamber of Commerce

     Michel Zajur, Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

VACCE is an alliance of Chamber of Commerce professionals from across the state working together to improve the business climate in Virginia while developing ways to enhance the quality of life in the communities they serve. VACCE is the only organization in the state dedicated to the growth and development of Chamber professionals.