The Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce, Foundation, and Convention & Visitor Bureau has named Jeff Anderson as the organization’s new president and CEO, succeeding Terri Schulz.
Anderson, who will start May 1, previously served as the vice president of tourism for the Waupaca Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and more recently as a regional tourism specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Tourism.
“Thank you to the leadership of the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce for entrusting me with this role and I appreciate this opportunity to return to the organization as its president and CEO,” said Anderson. “I look forward to supporting our community by working with local businesses and organizations through established relationships and programs while seeking additional opportunities for collaboration and partnership. I am grateful to Terri, the Chamber staff, and volunteers for the work that they have done and welcome the opportunity to lead in the continuation of chamber initiatives.”
Anderson also has served as a youth agency executive and managed a healthcare foundation in central Wisconsin.
“We are excited to welcome Jeff as our new President and CEO,” said Adam Ross, chair of the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “His focus on relationship-building and vast industry knowledge makes him the ideal choice to lead our organization. The chamber board has great confidence in Jeff’s ability to lead the chamber to continued success in the future.”
Anderson and his wife Melissa have been residents of the Waupaca area for 14 years along with their son Mason. Melissa works as the manager of the Waupaca County Aging and Disability Resource Center and Mason is a student at Waupaca Middle School.
Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce, Foundation and Convention & Visitors Bureau is located at 315 S. Main St., Waupaca WI 54981.
