Institute Faculty
Institute benefits from the diverse expertise of faculty members drawn from associations, chambers, and nonprofits, as well as business consultants and university faculty. This unique mix gives students a broad perspective to build success in their own organizations. Please see below for Institute’s 2020 Faculty Team. For information on a faculty member not listed below, please contact mpan@uschamber.com. If you are interested in joining Institute Faculty or would like to recommend someone, please fill out this survey.
Chief Creative Strategist/Owner
Excel Business Concepts LLC
Crystal's Bio
Expertise: Communications, Management, DEI
President and CEO
Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama
Jeremy's Bio
Expertise: Governance and Membership, Industry Trends, Leadership and Management
Senior Manager, Policy and Programs
Center for Education and Workforce
Julia's Bio
Expertise: Workforce Development
President
Jeff Beals & Associates
Jeff's Bio
Expertise: Customer Service & Events, Leadership and Management, Marketing & Communications
Founder
Bemis Consulting, LLC
Erin's Bio
Expertise: Customer Service & Events, Leadership and Management, Marketing & Communications, Technology/Data Use
Executive Director
Blalock Consulting
Tamela's Bio
Expertise: Fundraising/Dues, Governance and Membership, Culture & Diversity
Executive Coach
Chuck Carringer Executive Coaching LLC
Chuck's Bio
Expertise: Leadership and Management
Principal
Opportunity Strategies, LLC
Alysia's Bio
Expertise: Community and Economic Development, Customer Service & Events, Leadership and Management, Marketing & Communications
CEO and Principal Consultant
YGM Total Resource Campaigns, LLC
Jason's Bio
Expertise: Customer Service & Events, Fundraising/Dues, Governance and Membership, Partnerships
Vice President, Education Programming and Content Development
American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL)
Teresa's Bio
Expertise: Events
Author. Speaker. Innovation Ninja.
Hacker Chick Labs
Abby's Bio
Expertise: Innovation, Communications, Events
Director, Networks
Specialty Equipment Market Association
Bryan's Bio
Expertise: Governance, Strategic Planning, Management
Mayor
City of Hopkinsville
Carter's Bio
Expertise: Community and Economic Development, Customer Service & Events, Fundraising/Dues, Government Affairs, Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Marketing & Communications, Partnerships
President and CEO
Henry County Chamber of Commerce
Joe's Bio
Expertise: Governance and Membership, Industry Trends, Leadership and Management, Marketing & Communications, Partnerships
Executive Director
Harkin Institute for for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement
Joseph's Bio
Expertise: Partnerships, Government Affairs
Author, Speaker, and Consultant
Frank J. Kenny
Frank's Bio
Expertise: Industry Trends, Leadership and Management, Marketing & Communications, Technology/Data Use
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
California Chamber of Commerce
Dave's Bio
Expertise: Government Affairs, Partnerships
Chief Encouraging Officer
Leaders Pathway, LLC
Velma's Bio
Expertise: Leadership, Membership, Marketing
President and CEO
Conway Area Chamber of Commerce
Brad's Bio
Expertise: Community and Economic Development, Customer Service & Events, Fundraising/Dues
Empowerment & Communication Consultant, Speaker & Trainer
Coach With Michelle
Michelle's Bio
Expertise: Leadership, Communications
Principal
Louder NonProfit Strategies
Claire's Bio
Expertise: Governance and Membership, Leadership and Management, Partnerships
CEO and Chief Economic Development Officer
Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
Megan's Bio
Expertise: Community and Economic Development, Customer Service & Events, Fundraising/Dues, Government Affairs, Leadership and Management, Partnerships
Owner and Principal
Roam Consulting LLC
Amanda's Bio
Expertise: Governance and Membership, Leadership and Management
Vice President
Plano (TX) Chamber of Commerce
Kelle's Bio
Expertise: Governance and Membership, Fundraising and Operations
Vice President
Tucson Metro Chamber
Robert's Bio
Expertise: Community and Economic Development, Fundraising/Dues, Government Affairs, Leadership and Management, Partnerships
Vice President
Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Stephanie's Bio
Expertise: Community and Economic Development, Event Marketing, Advocacy, Data
Vice President, Affiliation, Engagement, and Membership
American Geophysical Union
Artesha's Bio
Expertise: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
President
Cardinal Consulting
Chakisse's Bio
Expertise: Leadership and Management, Marketing & Communications
President and Owner
Strategic Solutions for Growth
Shari's Bio
Expertise: Customer Service & Events, Fundraising/Dues, Governance and Membership
Executive Coach
Justin Patton, LLC
Justin's Bio
Expertise: Leadership and Management, Marketing & Communications
President and CEO
Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce
Bob's Bio
Expertise: Program and Financial Management, Innovation, Technology, Economic Development, Government Policy
Marketing Strategist
ChamberThink Strategies
Kyle's Bio
Expertise: Industry Trends, Fundraising/Dues, Marketing & Communications, Technology/Data Use
Balance Warrior and CEO
Leadership Outfitters, LLC
Steve's Bio
Expertise: Governance and Membership, Human Resources, Industry Trends, Leadership and Management, Partnerships
Vice President, Institute for Organization Management and Vice President, Political Affairs and Federation Relations
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Raymond's Bio
Expertise: Delivering Value
President
North Texas Commission
Chris's Bio
Expertise: Economic Development, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Advocacy
President
Illinois Association of Chamber of Comemrce Executives (IACCE)
Lisa's Bio
Expertise: Governance
Senior Manager, Policy and Programs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Josh's Bio
Expertise: Workforce Development
President and CEO
Nika White Consulting
Nika's Bio
Expertise: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Marketing & Communications
President
Lake Guntersville Chamber of Commerce
Morri's Bio
Expertise: Customer Service & Events, Governance and Membership, Leadership and Management