The Glendale Chamber of Commerce recently announced the departure of President and CEO, Robert Heidt, who will be taking on a new role as the President and CEO of the Sacramento Metro Chamber.

“Robert's steadfast commitment to the Glendale Chamber runs deep throughout every aspect of this organization. His presence will be missed, and I wish him the absolute best in his new role. Our focus now is on the search for a new CEO and a seamless transition that will take us to new heights while staying true to the Chamber we have become” stated Lisa Baker, chair-elect for 2024 and Realtor, Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty, in a press release.

Lynda Vescio, Chair of the Board, and Lisa Baker, Incoming Chair of the Board, have, assembled a search committee to work with Waverly Partners, a nationally recognized executive search firm, to assist in recruitment of the chamber's next leader. 

Effective Jan. 1, the chamber has announced that Jim Peyton will take over as Interim President & CEO. Peyton has been with the chamber since 2013 and has served as Chief Operating Officer since February 2017.

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