West Chester Chamber Names Former President Walker To Role Again

WEST CHESTER, PA — A former Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce president will again hold the title.

Katie Walker, who served as president of the Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce from 2005 to 2012, will once again take on the role for the Chamber.

The Chamber’s board of directors named Walker president effective June 14. She will replace Shannon Royer, who is leaving the Chamber to become the director of legislative and external affairs for Main Line Health.

"I am excited to be returning to the West Chester Chamber," said Walker. "This organization plays a key role in helping our local job providers and enhancing the quality of life in our region. It’s a great honor to serve as president as we rebuild and recover from the economic effects of the pandemic," she added.

Walker most recently served as the executive director for the Association of Title IX Administrators, or ATIXA. She has also held leadership positions in the SkillsUSA Council in Allentown, Greater Harleysville, and North Penn Senior Services, YMCA of the Brandywine Valley and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.

West Chester Chamber board chair Matt Shea said Walker is perfectly suited to lead this organization.

"Katie’s experience serving as the GWCC President between August 2005 and April 2012 coupled with her vast knowledge of and experience with nonprofit organizations makes her an excellent choice as the next leader for our Chamber. She will be a tremendous asset in assisting the Chamber’s growth and ability to serve the local business community," Shea said.

Shea also thanked outgoing President, Shannon Royer, for his hard work and dedication to the Chamber over the last several months. "Shannon did a phenomenal job leading the Chamber during a critical period and we’ll miss him as our President; however, we're pleased that he’s agreed to continue his involvement and support of the Chamber."

Royer said, "The Chamber has been serving our region since 1888, and I’m proud to have been affiliated with the several hundred members of this great organization as its president. This is a remarkable group of people doing extraordinary things for businesses and families in the West Chester area."

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