Dan Bates, of the Business Marketing Alliance and past Chairman of the Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce, has accepted the role of interim Chamber president replacing Clark Shuster whose last day was Friday, Jan. 27.
The role of interim president is a temporary position created to lead Chamber operations while the Board conducts a thorough executive search.
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According to a release, Bates brings tremendous leadership skills and an extensive track record of success in both the "for profit" and "not for profit" worlds to this important Chamber role.
As founder and president of the Business Marketing Alliance, Bates has developed marketing and business strategies, and facilitated strategic planning for business and non-profit organizations.
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Dan is a long-time member of the Lower Bucks Chamber and has demonstrated his commitment through chairing several committees and special events, the release stated. He has been awarded the Chamber's Theodore L. Mitchell award for outstanding commitment and dedicated service as well as awards for his work on the Youth Leadership Program as Co-Chair of the Business Educational Partnership Committee. He was Chamber Chairman during the 2003-2004 term.
“We are excited that Dan has chosen to bring this wealth of experience to lead Chamber operations,” the release stated. “We look forward to tapping into his many years of business experience.”
The Lower Bucks Chamber is the largest organization promoting business in the area. Consisting of over 1000 members representing businesses and professionals. For additional information, call 215-943-7400. Visit www.lbccc.org or personally at the Chamber’s offices, 409 Hood Blvd., Fairless Hills.
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