OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Board of Directors of the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership (CEP) has initiated a search for the organization’s next President & Chief Executive Officer, retaining Waverly Partners, an executive search firm specializing in chambers and economic development organizations nationwide. Waverly Partners is also the preferred provider of executive search services for the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

The Board is conducting a national search to identify a visionary leader who will drive the organization’s continued growth and economic impact.

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To guide the process, the Board has formed a selection committee led by Doug Cone (Chair Emeritus) and including current Board Chair Charisse Rivers, along with Executive Committee members Ken Ausley, Dwayne Carlton, Angie Lewis, and Todd Rudnianyn. The committee is working closely with Waverly Partners to evaluate candidates from local, regional, and national talent pools.

“Our committee, in consultation with our staff team, has developed a comprehensive Position Profile outlining the experience and leadership qualities we’re seeking in our next CEO,” said Doug Cone. “We are open to executives with a diverse range of backgrounds in chambers of commerce, economic development, business associations, nonprofit organizations, or the private sector. What matters most is a commitment to collaborating with our partners to foster a prosperous business environment in the Ocala Metro.”

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