Chamber Spotlight

Kim Brown Named CEO of Moore Chamber of Commerce

On December 8, 2020, the Moore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors appointed Kim Brown, IOM as the organization's next chief executive officer. Brown steps into the role following the retirement of Kathy Gillette. Gillette, who served as the President and CEO for 6 years and Membership Director for 10 years, announced her plans to retire in November 2020. While she was set to retire at the end of 2020, she agreed to stay on to assist with the transition. Brown, who previously served as the Director of Development and Relations at the Chamber, assumed President and CEO's role on January 1, 2021.

As President and CEO, Brown will be responsible for advancing the business interests in the community. She will ensure the Chamber's success in meeting its business and community development objectives, external relations, member services, and legislative advocacy.

"I'm ecstatic to further build on the work of our former President, Kathy Gillette. She was passionate about chamber work and has given us a healthy platform to build on. We have a talented chamber team thanks to her leadership, and together, we will continue to build strong partnerships and connections for the Moore business community," said Brown.

"The Board feels very fortunate that Kim Brown has agreed to accept the position President of the Chamber. Kim has been such an integral part of the chamber staff for a number of years and has worked closely with Kathy Gillette during her time with us," said Jeff Arvin, Chair of the Moore Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. "Kathy did such a great job of continuing the growth and scope of the Chamber, and Kim was right there with her. With Kim at the helm, The Moore Chamber will continue to be an advocate and a stimulus for the business community and citizens of Moore."

Kim Brown brings over 15 years of experience in chamber management to her role. She has attended and graduated from the U.S. Chamber's Institute of Organizational Management and the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives Chamber Management Institute. Brown has also participated at the Center for Chamber of Commerce Excellence, OG&E Economic Development Leadership Program, and additional training through the International Economic Development Council and the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute.

Brown was recognized in 2017 as Outstanding Chamber Staff of the Year with the Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce Executives. She is a graduate of Leadership Mid-America, Leadership Moore, Moore Police Department's Citizens Academy, and a previous member of the Oklahoma Academy, a statewide collaboration group focusing on Oklahoma public policy by empowering citizens to enact change through civic engagement. Brown has served on countless boards for professional associations, civic organizations, and municipal committees. She has also received a commendation from a local municipality for her work in a 2011 disaster recovery effort.

"It has been a crazy year for the business community. We hope that by working together, we will have the opportunity to grow stronger and breathe new life into the unknown. The Chamber has new and exciting programs in the pipeline and looks forward to taking our community into the new decade."

About the Moore Chamber of Commerce:

The Moore Chamber exists to help create long-term economic vibrancy, vitality, and stability for Troy's business community. Representing more than 650 businesses, the Moore Chamber serves as Moore's primary business information resource. By responding to members' needs, the Chamber can help businesses get connected and stay connected.