A longtime employee of the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce is the organization’s new chief executive officer effective immediately.
“The Charlottesville community is special to me,” said Andrea Copeland in an information release. “It is a region full of resilience, innovation, and opportunity. I’m looking forward to working in partnership with our board, staff, members, and community stakeholders to expand our Chamber’s impact through membership, advocacy and economic growth.”
Copeland has been serving as interim CEO.
The Chamber’s last permanent CEO, Natalie Masri, stepped down in December 2023 after replacing Elizabeth Cromwell. A search firm for a replacement was hired last August.
“Andrea has deep connectivity with our membership,” said Jonathan Chasen, chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. “As Interim CEO, she has demonstrated a unique blend of strategic insight, collaborative spirit, and a profound understanding of our region’s needs.”
Copeland joined the Chamber in 2012 and has served as director of Leadership Charlottesville, director of Member Education Services, and Chief Operating Officer. She has also served for many years as the host of the Grand Illumination on the Downtown Mall.
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