Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, has appointed Susan Spears, IOM, President and CEO of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, to the Northeast Board of Regents. As a member of this Board, Spears will implement the policies created by Institute’s National Board of Trustees.
“A strong Board of Regents is essential to Institute’s success,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, vice president of Institute for Organization Management at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. “These volunteers drive site attendance, provide recommendations for program improvement, and serve as an on-site resource for Institute participants.
Spears also serves on the Virginia Chamber Board of Directors and she serves as Immediate Past President on the VACCE (Virginia Association for Chamber of Commerce Executives) Board of Directors, Secretary for the Families of the Wounded Board of Directors and Secretary for the Rappahannock Goodwill Industries Board of Directors. She is the Executive Director for Leadership Fredericksburg.
Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has educated tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members, and become strong business advocates. Institute’s four Boards of Regents serve on behalf of the National Board of Trustees. Regents are an Institute graduate nominated by their peers.
Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness. We educate the public on the conditions necessary for business and communities to thrive, how business positively impacts communities, and emerging issues and creative solutions that will shape the future.
