The Board of Directors for the Bryant Chamber of Commerce announces Todd Rhoden as Executive Director effective May 31st.
Chamber President Carlton Billingsley:
“We are excited to appoint Todd for this important position for our community, and continue the growth of our business community under his leadership. Todd has a great educational foundation by his completion of his MBA from Southeastern Louisiana University, and previous experience in his role at the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce in the Washington D.C. Region. He has worked with a growing community where he was part of a team that experienced growth in membership and benefits to the membership at the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce,” said Carlton Billingsley, Chamber President.
Rhoden:
“I am honored to be named the Executive Director of the Bryant Chamber of Commerce. My family and I are excited to join the Bryant community! I want to first thank the Board of Directors for this amazing opportunity. I would like to congratulate Rae Ann Fields for her 17 years of loyal service and leadership. I want the citizens and businesses of Bryant to know that I have your best interest at heart and your voices will be heard. You are getting someone who is ready to positively impact the Bryant community for years to come. For me, it is all about relationships. I want to meet as many people face-to-face as possible. We will continue on the solid foundation Rae Ann has built and offer new exciting programs focused on community engagement, economic development, and continued education. Bryant will be recognized as the voice of business for Central Arkansas for years to come.”
Chamber news release:
We look forward to this transition as Todd prepares to work on some very important initiatives for our members as dates have been set for planning with the Board of Directors and Todd to go over initiatives in place and set new goals. The Bryant Chamber is well positioned and on a clear path for an exciting time of growth and new business potential under Todd’s leadership. The Board of Directors looks forward to working with our membership and community in welcoming Todd to our Chamber of Commerce and community. Todd is married to his wife, Lorianne, and they have one son, Micah. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, huge sports fan, weight training, playing poker, enjoy meeting new people at networking events, finding ways to give back to the local community philanthropically.