Dena Guttridge is the new President/CEO of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce, where she replaces Carol Kolson, who will be exiting and relocating with her family to another state.
The Board of Directors announced her hiring via email on Nov. 3.
Guttridge previously served as Executive Director of the Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce for six years, since 2009.
SWKCC members will have a chance to meet her at the next chamber luncheon this Friday, Nov 13, from 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at the Red Lion Hotel SeaTac Airport.
According to Guttridgs LinkedIn Profile, she has:
“Broad depth of experience and proven effectiveness in all aspects of organization management and development, including business development, strategic partnerships, advocacy and government relations, political action initiatives, strategic planning, program development, public affairs, community outreach and communications.â€The chamber is located at 14220 Interurban Ave South in Tukwila; more information available at http://www.swkcc.org/index.asp.]]>
i hope she takes this proven effectiveness and applies it to getting new business to come to burien… the rate at which i see a new store move in vs old ones leaving is depressing at times