Tennessee Chamber Names New Veep

NASHVILLE, TN — The Tennessee Chamber of Commerce & Industry has a new vice-president for member relations, president and CEO Bradley Jackson announced Thursday.

Kelly Boutwell comes to the Tennessee Chamber from the Mississippi Economic Council and has more than a decade of experience in sales, marketing, and management.

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“The Tennessee Chamber is pleased to gain someone of Kelly’s stature to lead the way in attracting new members,” Jackson said. “With her experience, I am confident that Kelly will bring a new dynamic to our team. We welcome her to Tennessee.”

As Vice President of Member Relations, Boutwell will lead all efforts in growing, engaging, and retaining the membership base of the State Chamber and the Tennessee Manufacturers Association.

“It’s such an exciting time to be in Tennessee,” Boutwell said following her appointment. “As growth continues to drive the state’s economy, I look forward to working with Bradley and the State Chamber to tap into the energy and broaden an already robust membership.”

Boutwell is a native of Forest, Mississippi. She currently serves the Association of State Chamber Professionals as Board Treasurer. She attended Millsaps College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and an MBA from the Else School of Management.

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