Chamber announces staffing restructure

October 24, 2020 | 12:07 am

Updated October 23, 2020 | 10:59 pm

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The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce announced a recent restructuring which includes both new and returning faces.

Shelly Nichols has been appointed to the position of Chamber Vice President. Nichols, a University of Kentucky graduate, relocated to Owensboro in 2006 from Columbus, Ohio.

During her time in Owensboro, Nichols has worked in community initiatives for the Public Life Foundation managing projects such as America Speaks, Downtown Placemaking and other engagement initiatives. Nichols has also led OASIS and worked with New Beginnings Sexual Assault Support Services.

As Vice President, Nichols will continue guiding membership programs and development and will also spend significant time on community engagement and member services.

Hannah Thurman has been named Director of Talent Programs, Communications and Events. She will also serve as the Executive Director of Leadership Owensboro, the Chamber’s hallmark talent development program. Thurman will also manage the Teachers in the Workplace, Community Campus and Chamber Young Professionals programs. 

Thurman has been with the Chamber team since 2019.  She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Western Kentucky University and has previously held positions at WKU as well as Green River Distilling Co.  

Martha Michael has been named Communications and Events Coordinator. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia and comes to Owensboro from Spain, where she worked a language and cultural assistant.   

“The Chamber has acted as a talent incubator for Owensboro for decades. The organization continues to attract the best and brightest people who are interested in serving our community,” said Candance Castlen Brake, Chamber President and CEO. “They sharpen their skills here and move on to continue their career and their community leadership trajectory. Jaclyn Graves leaving to lead the Greater Owensboro Realtors Association and Jessica Kirk taking a position with corporate leader Boardwalk Pipelines embodies this role of the Chamber.”

October 24, 2020 | 12:07 am

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