Red Wing, Minnesota
East Lansing
North Carolina
Posted: 28-Oct-25
Location: Evans, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Salary: Based on qualifications.
Salary Details:
The Executive Search. The Chason Group (TCG) is leading an executive search for the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce, located in Evans, Georgia near Augusta.
About the Columbia County Chamber of Commerce. The Columbia County Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven, business-focused organization advocating for economic growth and prosperity across the Greater Augusta area. The county has become a model for community and economic development—blending business innovation with a high quality of life. The Chamber serves as a unifying voice for the local business community, connecting entrepreneurs, employers, and civic leaders to foster a vibrant, sustainable economy.
Through strategic partnerships and forward-thinking initiatives, the Columbia County Chamber champions workforce development, leadership growth, and regional collaboration. The organization provides valuable resources, educational opportunities, and advocacy efforts that help businesses thrive while shaping policies that strengthen the county’s economic foundation. Guided by a commitment to service and collaboration, the Chamber plays an integral role in making Columbia County not only a place to do business, but a place to live, learn, and succeed.
About Columbia County, Georgia. Columbia County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the state, located just outside Augusta in the heart of the Central Savannah River Area. Known for its strong schools, thriving business community, and exceptional quality of life, Columbia County blends suburban comfort with a spirit of innovation and regional collaboration.
- Bachelor’s degree in the area(s) of association management, economic development, community development, public relations, public administration, business, and/or marketing from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.
- A Certificate in Nonprofit Organization Management through the U.S. Chamber’s Institute of Management (IOM) and the professional designation of Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) are highly preferred. In the absence of these professional credentials, a strong desire to achieve them at the earliest opportunity is the expectation of the Board of the chosen candidate.
- Three years of executive-level leadership and personnel management experience with a Chamber of Commerce or nonprofit organization of similar scale and complexity, with demonstrated working knowledge of business, public policy, community development, economic development, workforce development, event planning, and program development.