McAlister Announced as Chamber President

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce officially announces and welcomes, Kate McAlister, to the chamber staff effective Aug 9, 2010. McAlister will serve as President and CEO and brings over 20 years of corporate program development and marketing experience to the team.

Kate received her Community Investment education from Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship, Caroll School of Business and participated in an international leadership committee to develop standards for the Community Investment Program.

Prior to joining the chamber, Kate acquired valuable experience and education in her position as Corporate Community Investment Manager at Itron, Inc. in Spokane, WA. Over a span of 15 years she was instrumental in developing an award winning national…and later international…Community Investment program which included partnerships with local universities, non-profits and corporations.

Kate also took the initiative to establish and manage the Itron Employee Foundation. Only 30 such foundations exist in the United States today.

“After driving to Spokane for over 14 years, I’ve been waiting for the right opportunity in Sandpoint to come along and this is it!” says Kate. “I’m excited about my new position and can’t wait to get out into the community to begin meeting the business owners. And….I can’t wait to walk into my office.”

Please join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber in welcoming Kate to her new position as President and CEO.

For additional information, contact the Chamber at (208) 263-2161.