Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce marks the passing of a long-time leader

Timothy Hulbert took the job as president and CEO of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce in March 2001 and moved down from a similar position near Troy, New York.

“As CEO of the Chamber of Commerce during my early years as a member and Director, Tim’s leadership reflected a deep commitment to our city’s growth and prosperity,” said Sasha Tripp, the current chair of the Chamber’s Board of directors, in an announcement of Hulbert’s death on November 24.

Hulbert would spend nearly seventeen years in the position before stepping down in early 2018.

“He was an indisputable advocate for our businesses, and his legacy will continue to influence our region for generations to come,” Tripp said.

One of his influences was determined advocacy to keep the Rivanna Station military base in Albemarle County. Several years after his departure, Albemarle Supervisors agreed to buy 462 acres around the base to prevent it from being encroached on and to build a new intelligence and security campus.

The current chief operating officer of the Chamber worked with Hulbert for 12 years, half of them as a volunteer.

“He was a mentor who significantly contributed to my professional development, preparing me to be an effective leader and advocate in chamber world,” said Andrea Copeland.

The announcement notes several initiatives that came about during his tenure. For instance, Hulbert was an advocate for moving forward with the long-stalled Meadowcreek Parkway which opened in the early 2010’s as the John Warner Parkway. He also helped create the nonprofit Free Enterprise Forum and served as one of the founding board members of the advocacy group.

Hulbert was 72. His obituary can be seen here.

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