Institute Faculty

Institute benefits from the diverse expertise of faculty members drawn from associations, chambers, and nonprofits, as well as business consultants and university faculty. This unique mix gives students a broad perspective to build success in their own organizations.

Please see below for Institute’s current faculty. For information on a faculty member not listed below, please email iom@uschamber.com.

If you are interested in joining Institute faculty or would like to recommend a potential faculty member, please complete this form. 

Click here to view Institute Faculty by area of expertise and external profile links.

• Crystal Allen Dallas, IOM, MSHAFounder and Chief Engagement Officer, Excel Business Concepts
• Sheila Amo, SPHR, CECCFounder & CEO, The Perry Perspective, LLC
• Lowell Aplebaum, CAE, FASAE, CPFCEO, Vista Cove
• Jeremy Arthur, IOM, CCEExecutive Director, Government & Economic Development Institute at Auburn University
• Amber Batchelor, IOMCEO & Managing Partner, Batchelor & Bradley Insights Group
• George Breeden, CAEChief Information Officer, Investment Company Institute
• Kyle ButlerSenior Manager, Programs, K-12 Education, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
• Adrian Cain, IOM, CCE, CFRECEO, Charleston and Hilton Head Area Home Builders Associations
• Sarah CastroExecutive Director, Programs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
• Kate Conroy, IOMVice President, Member Engagement, Hospitality MN
• Alysia Cook, IOM, PCEDCEO, Opportunity Strategies LLC
• Cally D'Angelo, IOMFounder & Principal, Collective Edge, LLC
• Niki DaSilvaSenior Director, Policy and Programs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
• Brian Dicken, IOMVice President, Advocacy & Strategic Initiatives, Toledo Regional Chamber of Commerce
• Andy DyeAssociate, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean
• Jason E. Ebey, IOMPresident & CEO, YGM Total Resource Campaigns, LLC
• Jim EcholsChief Executive Officer, Renaissance Community & Public Relations, LLC
• Mark Field, IOM, CCERetired, Knoxville Chamber
• Jaime FrancisVice President, Programs and Policy, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
• Brian FrancisPresident/CEO, Lumin Strategies
• Mike Gellman, CPA, CGMAPrincipal, Fiscal Strategies 4 Nonprofits, LLC and Sustainability Education 4 Nonprofits
• Zach GiglioCEO, Giglio Communications and Marketing
• Dede Gish-Panjada, MBAChief Operating Officer and Chief Consultant, Bostrom
• Dave GochPartner, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean
• Wade GoodsellChief Operating Officer, Executive Director WMC Foundation, WMC (Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce)
• Bill GrahamPresident, Graham Corporate Communications
• Pam Green, MBA, SPHR, PCC, ICCChief Executive Officer, Pamela J. Green Solutions
• Amy Hager, IOM, CAECEO and Founder, Amy Hager Solutions
• Kelly Hall, IOM, CCE, MBAPresident/CEO, Longview Chamber of Commerce
• Taylor HansenExecutive Director, Policy & Programs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation
• Matt Harrington, IOM, CAEExecutive Director, Southwestern Vermont Chamber
• Bob Harris, CAEPresident, NonProfitCenter.com
• Joe Henning, IOM, CAEPresident & CEO, Henry County Chamber of Commerce
• Cathi HightPresident, Hight Performance Group
• Dave Jochum, IOM, CCE, ACEChief Operating Officer, Longview Chamber of Commerce
• Terence JohnsonCEO, Proof Positive Training and Development Center
• Nina Johnson, EdS, LMSW, APTDFounder, NMJ Consulting, LLC
• Jim Johnson, IOM, CCEPresident / CEO, Pearland Chamber of Commerce
• Joseph Jones, IOM, MPA, PhDChief of Staff, Des Moines University
• Christine Kennedy, IOM, CCECOO/EVP, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
• Jakub Konysz, IOM, CAEFounder and CEO, Global Navigators
• Gary LaBranche, CAEChief Executive Officer, RIMS
• Brad Lacy, IOM, CCEPresident/CEO, Conway Area Chamber of Commerce
• Melissa LagowskiCEO/Founder, Big Buzz Idea Group
• Bill Lee, IOMPresident / CEO, 4th Element Leadership
• Megan Lucas, IOM, CCE, CEcDCEO & Chief Economic Development Officer, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
• Tiffany MaloneCEO/Principal Consultant, Bright Eye Coaching & Consulting, LLC
• Kelle Marsalis, IOM, CCEPresident & CEO, Plano Chamber
• Matt McCormick, IOM, CCEPresident, Columbia Chamber of Commerce
• Aaron MerchenDirector, Policy & Programs, Early Childhood Education, USCCF Center for Education Education and Workforce
• Chakisse NewtonPresident, Cardinal Consulting
• Douglas OFlaherty, IOMChief Operating Officer, South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association
• Avi OlitzkyPresident and Principal Consultant, Olitzky Consulting Group
• Justin PattonExecutive Coach, Justin Patton LLC
• William Pawlucy, IOM, CAE, MPAPresident, Association Options LLC
• Andrea Pemberton, SHRM-SCPTalent & Organizational Effectiveness Consultant, Arrowhead Consulting
• Dr. Markey Pierre, MBAVice Chancellor of External Affairs and Chief of Staff, LSU Health Shreveport
• Kuma Roberts, IOMPresident, Black Wall Street Chamber of Commerce
• Bob Rohrlack, IOM, CCEPresident and CEO, Tampa Bay Chamber
• Chris Romer, IOMPresident/CEO, Vail Valley Partnership
• Cecilia Sepp, CAE, ACNPPrincipal, Rogue Tulips Consulting
• Jeanne Sheehy, MBAChief Marketing Officer, Bostrom
• Sarah SladekFounder and CEO, XYZ University LLC
• Teri Smiley, IOMPresident & Owner, Starfish Partnerships, LLC
• Libby SpearsPresident, Bravo cc
• Anissa Starnes, IOMChief Impact Officer, YGM, LLC
• Marie Stravlo, IOM, CAEGovernance Gal/Founder, Association Development Services, LLC
• Chris Strong, IOMPrincipal, Westside Strategies
• Steve Swafford, IOMCEO + Balance Warrior, Leadership Outfitters
• Bob Thomas, IOM, CAE, CMP, CCECOO/Integrator, Michigan Chamber of Commerce
• Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAEVice President, Federation Relations and Coalition Partnerships
• Dr. Denise TurleyVice President, Corporate Systems
• Josh VanadaStrategic Advisor & Coach, Josh Vanada, Leadership & Business Growth Coach
• Chris Wallace, IOM, CCEPresident/CEO, North Texas Commission
• Lisa Weitzel, IOM, CAEPresident & CEO, Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (IACCE)
• Nika White, IOMPresident and CRO, Nika White Consulting
• Dale Wilsher, PCCLife & Leadership Coach, Your Authentic Personality
• Beth Ziesenis, CSPAuthor. Speaker. Nerd., Your Nerdy Best Friend