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Greater Memphis Chamber Launches National Search for Next President & CEO

Executive Search Committee formed and Jorgenson Pace engaged to lead nationwide recruitment effort

MEMPHIS, TN – July 9, 2026 – The Greater Memphis Chamber, the region’s leading economic development organization and the “Voice of Memphis Business,” today announced that it is now accepting applications for its next President and Chief Executive Officer. This announcement marks the beginning of a comprehensive national search to identify a visionary leader who will guide the Chamber into its next chapter of driving prosperity across Greater Memphis. To lead this critical effort, the Chamber has engaged Jorgenson Pace, a nationally respected executive search firm, to conduct the search. In parallel, the Chamber has established an Executive Search Committee to oversee the hiring process and ensure a thorough, transparent, and strategic selection of the organization’s next leader.

Executive Search Committee Members

  • Duncan Williams – Interim President & CEO; Chairman of the Board, GMC
  • Micheal Cristal – Delta Division President, Kroger Co.
  • Jason Gillum – President & CEO, JAG Investment Firm
  • Jay Keegan – Chief Executive Officer, Adams Keegan, Inc.
  • Tammy Lacoscio – SEVP & Chief Operating Officer, First Horizon
  • Jason Yarbro – Partner, Butler Snow LLP

“Memphis stands at an extraordinary inflection point — with unprecedented capital investment flowing into our region, transformative industries taking root, and a business community more ambitious than ever,” said Duncan Williams, Interim President & CEO and Chair of the Board of Directors of the Greater Memphis Chamber. “The next President & CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber will inherit remarkable momentum and the profound responsibility of shepherding it forward. We are searching for a proven, strategic leader with the integrity, vision, and results-driven mindset to match this moment — a bold, unifying voice who can build trust across business, government, and community, champion inclusive economic growth, and strengthen Memphis’s national and global brand as a premier place to do business. We are conducting a rigorous national search because Memphis deserves nothing less than world-class leadership to help write the next great chapter of our story.”

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, through Jorgenson Pace. Applicants can apply by visiting Search Jobs – Jorgenson Pace, emailing [email protected], or visiting www.memphischamber.com.

The Executive Search Committee will provide periodic updates on the search process as appropriate. All inquiries regarding the search should be directed to Jorgenson Pace.

About The Greater Memphis Chamber
One of Memphis’ oldest institutions, dating back to 1838, the Greater Memphis Chamber is a privately funded nonprofit that serves as the region’s lead economic development organization and the “Voice of Memphis Business” on local, state, and national issues. The Chamber’s mission is to drive the Memphis business agenda for Greater Memphis. We do this by relentlessly pursuing prosperity for all — through economic and workforce development, pro-growth advocacy, and by providing support and resources to its investors, which include many of the region’s largest employers. For additional information, please visit www.memphischamber.com