Congratulations 2026 CCEs

Nineteen chamber of commerce professionals have joined an elite roster of individuals who have earned the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation. They were recognized for their achievement at the annual Awards Show, during ACCE's Annual Convention in New Orleans.

"Certified Chamber Executives represent the highest level of professional achievement in our industry," said Justin McLaughlin, CCE, executive vice president and COO of the Tulsa Regional Chamber and chair of the CCE Commission. "This year's recipients have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to leadership, innovation and excellence, setting an example for chamber professionals across the country."

The first CCE designation was conferred more than 40 years ago. CCE is recognized as the highest professional designation in the chamber of commerce profession. It’s the only globally recognized certification program exclusive to the chamber of commerce industry. 

The CCE program assesses and tests the applicant's knowledge of core chamber management areas — management, planning and development, membership, communications and revenue and operations. Chamber professionals who are designated CCEs earned this prestigious recognition through hard work, countless hours of dedication to their field and leadership of their chamber to achieve the chamber’s goals.

Congratulations to the 2026 Class of Certified Chamber Executives:

Angie Anderson, CCE, IOM, ACE
President & CEO
Glenwood Springs Chamber

Angela Franco, CCE
President & CEO
Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce

Michael Gallops, CCE, IOM, DMS, TDM
President/CEO
Metrocrest Area Chamber

Maureen Johns, CCE, IOM
Director of Government Relations
Frisco Chamber of Commerce

Andi Johnson, CCE
Chief Policy Officer and Director of Regional Engagement
Commerce Lexington Inc.

Justin Lee, CCE
Senior Vice President of Membership & Corporate Partnerships
Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce

Katie Lopez, CCE, IOM
Vice President, Advocacy
Tampa Bay Chamber

Stephanie Meyer, CCE, MPA, IOM
President & CEO
Leawood Chamber of Commerce

Page Michel, CCE, IOM
President and CEO
San Marcos Area Chamber of Commerce

Ferlanda Fox Nixon, Esq., CCE, CAE, IOM
President & CEO
Newark Regional Business Partnership

Michelle O'Brien, CCE
Executive Director
Greater Ketchikan Chamber of Commerce

Buckley O’Mell, CCE, IOM
Vice-President, Advocacy
Little Rock Regional Chamber

Kathi Roetter, CCE, IOM, CPO-AP
Executive Director | COO
Troy Area Chamber of Commerce

Tish Shade, CCE
President/CEO
Frankfort Area Chamber of Commerce

Tia Rae Stone, CCE, IOM
President & C.E.O.
Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce

T.J. Sullivan, CCE
President & CEO
Parker Chamber of Commerce

Shari Sweeney, CCE, IOM
President
Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

Beth Truelove, CCE, IOM, GCCE
President
White County Chamber of Commerce

Cristina Womack, CCE, IOM
President/CEO
Glenwood Springs Chamber