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 current faculty. For information on a faculty member not listed below, please email iom@uschamber.com. If you are interested in joining Institute Faculty, please fill out this survey. If you would like to recommend a potential Faculty member, please complete this form.
Chief Creative Strategist/Owner
Excel Business Concepts LLC
Crystal's Bio
Expertise: Communications, Management, DEI
Director, Government and Economic Development Institute
Auburn University Outreach
Jeremy's Bio
Expertise: Governance and Membership, Industry Trends, Leadership and Management
Founder
Bemis Consulting, LLC
Erin's Bio
Expertise: Customer Service & Events, Leadership and Management, Marketing & Communications, Technology/Data Use
CEO and Principal Consultant
YGM Total Resource Campaigns, LLC
Jason's Bio
Expertise: Customer Service & Events, Fundraising/Dues, Governance and Membership, Partnerships
Executive Director, Programs and Policy
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Center for Education and Workforce
Jaimie's Bio
Expertise: Workforce Development
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
Public Service Assistant
University of Georgia, J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development
Nina's Bio
Expertise: Leadership & Management
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
Leadership Coach and Best-Selling Author
Leaders Pathway, LLC
Velma's Bio
Expertise: Leadership, Membership, Marketing
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
Vice President
Plano (TX) Chamber of Commerce
Kelle's Bio
Expertise: Governance and Membership, Fundraising and Operations
Vice President
Public Knowledge
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
Balance Warrior and CEO
Leadership Outfitters, LLC
Steve's Bio
Expertise: Governance and Membership, Human Resources, Industry Trends, Leadership and Management, Partnerships
Chief Creative Officer
Redstart Creative
Rebecca's Bio
Expertise: Branding, Digital Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Social Media, Website Design
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
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