he Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that their President Cory Skeates has been named Chair-Elect for the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP).
The association is dedicated to furthering the leadership development, learning opportunities and cultivation of successful chamber professionals. This is an outstanding accomplishment for Cory and demonstrates his passion for excellence in the Chamber industry.
The FACP Nominating Committee, chaired by Chair-Elect Elizabeth Spies, as per the Bylaws, has completed its work and presents the following slate of nominees:
Chairman:
Elizabeth Spies (Destin)
Chair-Elect:
Cory Skeates (Lakeland)
Treasurer:
John Lai (Sanibel-Captiva Islands)
3 year term:
Debbie Connors (Port Orange/South Daytona)
Steve Cannon (Gainesville)
1 year term:
Hope Allen (North Tampa Bay)
Dan Lindblade (Fort Lauderdale)
Katie Worthington-Decker (Winter Haven)
Brittany Lamont (Sarasota)
Debbie Cotton (Ormond Beach)
Amber Batchelor (Sebastian River)
Cindy Brief (Coral Springs)
1 year term Chair Appointment:
Kristopher McLane (Panama City Beach)
Kim Dalglish (Manatee County)
Sam Ruiz (St. Johns County)
Regional Chairs:
Sarah Pearson (Boca Raton) – Southeast
Colleen DePasquale (Ft. Myers) – Southwest
Kelly Flannery (South Tampa) – West Central
Krista Carter (West Orange) – Central
Ted Everett (Washington County) – Northwest
Debbie Connors (Port Orange/South Daytona) – East Central*
*combining meetings with Northeast Region until further notice
ABOUT FACP
The Florida Association of Chamber Professionals (FACP) serves approximately 500 chamber professionals across the state, providing chamber of commerce professionals with the information, learning and communications skills to carry out the mission of their chambers.
Mission: “Advancing excellence in chamber management.”
Vision: “Enhancing Florida’s business communities by cultivating successful chamber professionals.”
ABOUT LAKELAND CHAMBER
The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce represents over 1,400 member businesses in the greater Lakeland area and provides opportunities for networking, professional development, and advocacy for companies of all sizes. Five-Star Accredited by the US Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber upholds the following vision and mission statements:
Mission: The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce is the leading organization dedicated to creating a climate where business can prosper.
Vision: The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce will be the premier catalyst for the advancement of Lakeland’s economic growth and enhancement of quality of life – creating Florida’s community of choice.