Idaho Falls Chamber CEO resigns – East Idaho News

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is in search of a brand new CEO.

Chip Schwarze resigned as CEO on Friday, in response to a information launch from the Chamber. The explanation for his resignation was not specified.

“We on the Chamber are grateful to Chip for his management and plenty of contributions to our group and neighborhood over these previous a number of years, particularly throughout a world pandemic that profoundly impacted how we work and dwell. The Chamber is in a superb place as we glance to the longer term, and Chip’s efforts are a serious purpose for this,” Chairwoman Sara Prentice says in a information launch.

Schwarze has been the CEO since March 2017.

He was not instantly accessible for remark Saturday. EastIdahoNews.com will replace this story if he responds.

Former board chairman Steve Hunter will take over as interim CEO whereas the Chamber searches for a everlasting candidate to fill the place.

“The board is assured that this place will appeal to many high quality candidates, and we’re decided to rent somebody who can take our group to the following degree,” says Prentice.

Hunter served as chairman of the board of administrators in 2018 and 2019. He additionally chaired the membership and applications committees and was a member of the chief committee for a few years. He works at Idaho Falls Monuments at 3660 North Yellowstone Freeway.

Prentice says Hunter has been one of many Chamber’s “most energetic ambassadors serving to tons of of native companies maintain ribbon-cutting ceremonies when opening their doorways to the neighborhood.”

“We’re grateful for his willingness to serve throughout this transition interval,” she says. “We additionally wish to thank our devoted and proficient Chamber employees, who stay dedicated to supporting native companies.”

The Chamber invitations enter from the general public throughout this time, together with ideas in regards to the group and what qualities they worth in a CEO. Those that want to weigh-in can e mail sara.prentice@inl.gov.