LOCAL LEADER ELECTED TO INDUSTRY BOARD

Lance Allison elected to board of directors for Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

Alexandria, Va. (July 23, 2025) — Lance Allison, President/CEO has been elected to serve on the board of directors for ACCE, the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, an Alexandria, Va.-based association of over 9,000 professionals who work for and with more than 1,300 chambers of commerce.

Members of ACCE’s board of directors represent more than 50 organizations, including many of the world’s largest and most influential regional chambers of commerce.

“We are pleased to welcome Lance to the ACCE Board of Directors,” said Sheree Anne Kelly, ACCE president & CEO. “Lance’s expertise and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to adapt to meet an ever-evolving business environment. Navigating unprecedented dynamics and complexities requires catalytic leadership to ensure momentum and economic vitality within our communities.”

Lance Allison has been President/CEO of One Southern Indiana since March 2024. Lance’s previous chamber of commerce experience includes serving as President/CEO of the Murray-Calloway (KY) Chamber of Commerce and the Panama City Beach (FL) Chamber of Commerce. Lance holds the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation from ACCE and the Institute for Organization Management (IOM) designation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, two prestigious certifications highlighting his dedication to the chamber of commerce profession.

The mission of ACCE is to support and develop chamber professionals to lead businesses and their communities. ACCE identifies and analyzes trends affecting communities, shares best practices, and develops benchmarking studies, in addition to providing other tools to help chamber leaders manage and improve operations at their organization and achieve the highest impact in their communities.

About ACCE
Established in 1914, ACCE is an association of over 9,000 chamber professionals from 1,300 chambers of commerce throughout the United States, including 93 of the top 100 U.S. metro areas and a host of international markets. The combined membership of ACCE chambers is close to one million businesses.

Chamber leaders look to ACCE for best practices, networks and new ideas that will help them advance the interests of their communities. ACCE recommends successful programs and strategies, and identifies trends, partners and business models that show promise. For more information, visit www.ACCE.org.