It was January 2003 when I was hired to be the President/CEO of the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce. I had seen an advertisement for the position on MCTV and contacted Tom and Faye Dawdy who I knew were actively involved in the Chamber of Commerce. They told me about the job and encouraged me to apply. I interviewed for the position and told the search committee that if hired, I would commit to staying for two years but would then likely head back to the technology sector where I had spent most of my career.
What I didn’t know at the time was that I would come to love the job and develop a passion for the things we do at the Millbrae Chamber of Commerce. Now, after nine years, I will be leaving my position with the Chamber. I am not, however, returning to the software industry as my years with the Chamber have helped me understand that my passion lies in public policy and in building private-public partnerships. I have been appointed to the position of Executive Director with the Peninsula Traffic Congestion Relief Alliance (Commute.org) and will begin my new job on February 6th.
The Chamber’s board of directors has begun their search for a new President/CEO to lead the Chamber to new heights. We have an exceptional board that will take the time necessary to find the right person for the job. I have offered to assist the board through the transition. If you know someone that would be a great candidate for the position, please refer them to one of our board members.
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I want to thank all of the people, businesses, and organizations that I have had the privilege to work with over the past nine years. Your support, guidance, and commitment to the Millbrae business community has made it a pleasure for me to come to work every day.
The Millbrae Chamber has been an important part of our community since 1949. I am proud to have been a part of it since 2003 and commit to you that although I will no longer be employed by the Chamber, I will continue to be an active supporter and participant.
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The chamber’s board of directors has begun a search for my replacement. If you know someone that might be a good candidate, please have them contact one of the board members (see a list at Millbrae.com). Until such time as a replacement has been found, please direct your questions to Lorianne Richardson by phone (650-697-7324 x1003) or via email to chamber@millbrae.com.
Sincerely,
John Ford
