Clif Harald Named Interim CEO for Boulder Chamber - Search Committee Formed

The Boulder Chamber Board of Directors announced the appointment of Clif Harald to serve as interim CEO of the Boulder Chamber during the search for a new Chief Executive.   "We are very pleased to have Clif as our Interim CEO," said Board Chair Betty Artes, "his long involvement with the Chamber and strong working relationships with Chamber staff and community partners will provide great stability through this transition."

Harald is currently the Executive Director of the Boulder Economic Council, the economic development arm of the Boulder Chamber, as well as Executive Vice President of the Chamber. Harald will continue heading up the BEC while stepping in as interim leader for the Chamber at the request of the Chamber Board. He will serve until a Board appointed search committee has identified a new leader for the organization which has been instrumental in creating a strong regional economy for more that 100 years.

Susan Graf, immediate past President and CEO of the Chamber, completed her service on May 18^th after more than eight accomplished years at the helm. She plans to remain active in the Boulder business community.

Artes said the Board is committed to a transparent process with an inclusive search committee. "Boulder is unique and the Chamber's membership reflects that. We know we will need to find the right person for the job to fit our community's values," said Artes. The Board plans to establish the search committee this week, begin interviewing in July and have the new leader in place before the fall.