APRIL 2019 – The Search is On

The Search begins

With the recent retirement of long-time Executive Director, Kathie Thurston, the Redlands Chamber Search Committee is in full gear and on the hunt for a replacement.

The committee, chaired by President Marissa Kramer, Ayers Hotel, includes, past presidents, Scott Welsh, Welsh Insurance Services, Todd Underwood, Allstate Insurance, Matt Thalmayer, Arrow Staffing, Dave Maupin, Maupin Financial Services, Darrel Olson, Olson Insurance Solutions, Jan Nowlin, Chamber General Manger and Kathie Thurston.

A job description has been defined by the committee and is ready to go public. The search will include locals who have knowledge of the organization and community as well as professional chamber executives who might be interested in becoming a part of the Redlands business community. Resumes will be excepted through the month of April, with screening and interviews conducted throughout the months of May and June.

“It is the hope of the committee that we find the exact match for the Redlands Chamber and have them on deck by the end of June.” said Chair and President Marissa Kramer, “ We want to insure we hire the most qualified candidate who is prepared to hit the ground running. Should that candidate not present his or herself during that time frame we will continue the search until we find the match we are looking for.”

The committee has posted the job description on the Western Associations Chamber Executives website and will announce in the local press as well.

If you are interested in the position or know someone who might be send resumes to info@redlandschamber.org.