Tempe Chamber Welcomes New Staff

Erika Acorn, Business Development Specialist

Erika’s role is to develop andimplement programs to increasemembership and sponsorships.

She has worked for anonprofit membership-basedcompany where she was ableto connect members with new opportunities and createprograms that aligned with their needs. She bringsexperience in community engagement, brand developmentand fundraising to the Chamber.

“Erika has an exceptional business background withstrong communication and marketing skills,” said Anne Gill,Tempe Chamber president and CEO. “She will be a greatasset to the team and a valued resource for our members.”

As a nine-year resident of the Valley and a graduateof Arizona State University, Acorn is passionate aboutcreating a dynamic community and economy for thepresent and future residents of Tempe. She is eager tobuild and maintain relationships with business in order topromote a diverse, sustainable membership.

Kristian Johnson, Marketing Specialist

Kristian’s role will include all facets of the Chamber’smarketing program including website management,content creation, social media and events.

After spending most of his life in Southern California,Kristian brings nearly two decades of creative, branding,and marketing experience to the Chamber. His expertiseincludes both traditional and digital media, executing award-winning advertising,trade shows, and rebrands that span from small businesses to global corporations.

“We are very excited to add Kristian to the team,” said Chamber Presidentand CEO Anne Gill. “His expertise in communications and digital marketing willserve our members well and bring immense value to the Chamber in furthering ourmission to propel business success.”

Most recently, Kristian comes to serve the greater Tempe community fromThe QE Group, a small-business marketing solutions incubator, where he helpedideate services and strategies to help entrepreneurs make the most of limitedtime and budgets.

With his own parents in mind, themselves Arizona business owners for morethan 30 years, it is Kristian’s goal that, through the Chamber, he can help make lifea little easier for the people of Tempe’s business community and help build a moreconnected feeling for Tempe as a whole.