Certified Chamber Executive

Earn the internationally-recognized certification for chamber professionals! The Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) program is designed to assess the four core components of the chamber Body of Knowledge: management; planning and development; membership, communications, and revenue; and operations. CCEs exemplify commitment to the chamber of commerce profession, dedication to managerial and leadership excellence, and leadership in state, regional, and national chamber professional associations.

Contact Susan McGuire for more information on the CCE program, process, and eligibility requirements.

Congratulations to the CCE class of 2019:

• Jeremy L. Arthur, CCE, IOM, President & CEO, Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama
• Chris Clark, CCE, IOM, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce
• Tiffany Esposito, CCE, IOM, President, Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce (Fla.)
• Paul J. Farmer, CCE, President & CEO, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce (Calif.)
• Sherry Menor-McNamara, CCE, President & CEO, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
• Jennifer Reiser, CCE, IOM, Chief Operating Officer, Billings Chamber of Commerce (Mont.)
• Heidi Walker, CCE, Chief Operating Officer, Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce (Utah)

Eligibility and timing

• Eligibility requirements
• Timeline for class of 2021
• CCE Intent to Apply for class of 2021

Application materials

• Applications for the class of 2021 are due on January 11, 2021. 
  • 2021 Application
  • 2021 Application guidelines

Resources for applicants

• 2019 Convention workshop recording and presentation slides (July 15, 2019)
• Informational webinar: CCE - Certifying the Profession (October 31, 2019)
  • Webinar presentation slides
• Process for earning the CCE designation
• Body of Knowledge
• Recommended reading
• Frequently asked questions

Other resources            

• CCE Commission
• CCE maintenance
• Listing of current CCEs
• Please contact us for more information