August 15, 2018
CONTACT:
Elaine Gilligan
Director, Marketing & Communications
egilligan@novachamber.org
703-752-7521
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Announces Julie Coons as Next President and CEO
Tysons, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced today that Julie Coons, CAE will serve as the Chamber’s next President and CEO effective September 10, 2018.
Ms. Coons has significant experience leading regional and national business organizations, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer of the Council of Better Business Bureaus based in Arlington, Virginia. Ms. Coons brings to the Northern Virginia Chamber diverse experience leading regionally-focused business organizations, guiding financial and brand transformations, and successfully advocating for business in local, state, national and international arenas. Among her many leadership roles, she served previously as President and CEO of the Electronic Retailing Association and, prior to that role, as President and CEO of the Maryland Tech Council.
The selection of Ms. Coons as the Chamber’s next President and CEO comes after an exhaustive, national search facilitated by The McCormick Group, a national executive search consulting firm, and led by the Chamber’s Search Committee, chaired by Kathy Albarado, CEO of Helios HR.
"After a comprehensive search process, we are pleased to have identified the best individual to lead the Chamber into its next season of growth, innovation, and member service," said Jennifer Siciliano, Chief Communications and External Affairs Officer, Inova, and Chair of the Northern Virginia Chamber Board of Directors. “We believe success for Chamber members, businesses in Northern Virginia and businesses across greater Washington comes from regionally-focused collaboration. Julie’s exceptional background and experience leading diverse organizations makes her uniquely positioned to represent the Chamber membership and the regional business community to realize this success. We are pleased to welcome Julie and are confident that her leadership, proven track record, and vision for the Northern Virginia business community will complement the Chamber’s exceptional membership, Board of Directors, and staff.”
“As the Voice of Business in Northern Virginia™, the Northern Virginia Chamber has an outstanding reputation serving and representing Northern Virginia’s robust business community in our region and beyond,” said Julie Coons, incoming Northern Virginia Chamber President and CEO. “I am very excited to work with Chamber members, leadership, key stakeholders, and regional partners to build upon the Chamber’s reputation as the preeminent membership organization for business. This is an exciting time
for Northern Virginia and Greater Washington, and the Chamber is well positioned to develop new and exciting opportunities for businesses from across our region to engage, interact, and lead.“
For more information on the Northern Virginia Chamber, visit the Chamber’s website at www.novachamber.org. For media inquiries, contact Elaine Gilligan, Director of Marketing & Communications, egilligan@novachamber.org 703-752-7521.
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About the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber), the Voice of Business in Northern Virginia™, represents over 650 local employers with more than 500,000 regional employees. The Northern Virginia Chamber is the leader in advancing innovative solutions to the region’s priorities in transportation, education, workforce, and economic opportunity. For 90-plus years, the Northern Virginia Chamber has been working hand-in-hand with companies in the region to build a strong business community. To learn more about the Northern Virginia Chamber, please visit http://www.novachamber.org and follow the Northern Virginia Chamber on Twitter: @NOVAChamber
CONTACT:
Elaine Gilligan
Director, Marketing & Communications
egilligan@novachamber.org
703-752-7521
Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce Announces Julie Coons as Next President and CEO
Tysons, Va. – The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce announced today that Julie Coons, CAE will serve as the Chamber’s next President and CEO effective September 10, 2018.
Ms. Coons has significant experience leading regional and national business organizations, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer of the Council of Better Business Bureaus based in Arlington, Virginia. Ms. Coons brings to the Northern Virginia Chamber diverse experience leading regionally-focused business organizations, guiding financial and brand transformations, and successfully advocating for business in local, state, national and international arenas. Among her many leadership roles, she served previously as President and CEO of the Electronic Retailing Association and, prior to that role, as President and CEO of the Maryland Tech Council.
The selection of Ms. Coons as the Chamber’s next President and CEO comes after an exhaustive, national search facilitated by The McCormick Group, a national executive search consulting firm, and led by the Chamber’s Search Committee, chaired by Kathy Albarado, CEO of Helios HR.
"After a comprehensive search process, we are pleased to have identified the best individual to lead the Chamber into its next season of growth, innovation, and member service," said Jennifer Siciliano, Chief Communications and External Affairs Officer, Inova, and Chair of the Northern Virginia Chamber Board of Directors. “We believe success for Chamber members, businesses in Northern Virginia and businesses across greater Washington comes from regionally-focused collaboration. Julie’s exceptional background and experience leading diverse organizations makes her uniquely positioned to represent the Chamber membership and the regional business community to realize this success. We are pleased to welcome Julie and are confident that her leadership, proven track record, and vision for the Northern Virginia business community will complement the Chamber’s exceptional membership, Board of Directors, and staff.”
“As the Voice of Business in Northern Virginia™, the Northern Virginia Chamber has an outstanding reputation serving and representing Northern Virginia’s robust business community in our region and beyond,” said Julie Coons, incoming Northern Virginia Chamber President and CEO. “I am very excited to work with Chamber members, leadership, key stakeholders, and regional partners to build upon the Chamber’s reputation as the preeminent membership organization for business. This is an exciting time
for Northern Virginia and Greater Washington, and the Chamber is well positioned to develop new and exciting opportunities for businesses from across our region to engage, interact, and lead.“
For more information on the Northern Virginia Chamber, visit the Chamber’s website at www.novachamber.org. For media inquiries, contact Elaine Gilligan, Director of Marketing & Communications, egilligan@novachamber.org 703-752-7521.
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About the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber), the Voice of Business in Northern Virginia™, represents over 650 local employers with more than 500,000 regional employees. The Northern Virginia Chamber is the leader in advancing innovative solutions to the region’s priorities in transportation, education, workforce, and economic opportunity. For 90-plus years, the Northern Virginia Chamber has been working hand-in-hand with companies in the region to build a strong business community. To learn more about the Northern Virginia Chamber, please visit http://www.novachamber.org and follow the Northern Virginia Chamber on Twitter: @NOVAChamber
