Irving, Texas - The Institute for Organization Management (IOM), the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s professional development program, and the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce announce that Lauren Campbell, IOM, Vice President of Investor Relations at the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce, has graduated and earned the IOM designation.
The IOM designation is awarded to graduates who complete 96 credit hours of instruction in nonprofit management through the Institute for Organization Management. Participants in the program also earn credit toward the Certified Chamber Executive and Certified Association Executive professional certifications. Nearly 1,000 chamber and association professionals attend the program each year.
“Lauren consistently demonstrates her expertise and passion for serving our member-investors and the Irving-Las Colinas community,” said Beth A. Bowman, IOM, CCE, president and CEO of the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce. “Her innovative approach, communication skills, Five-Star commitment to excellence and strategic mindset play a pivotal role in enhancing our member-investors’ experience. We look forward to her continued outstanding leadership.”
As Vice President of Investor Relations, Campbell builds strong relationships with member-investors and local leaders in Irving-Las Colinas. As the primary liaison between the business community and the Chamber, she connects member-investors with resources to help them maximize their investment, network with industry leaders and grow their businesses. The Greater Irving-Las Colinas Chamber is the first 5-Star Accredited Chamber in Texas, and one of only 124 5-Star chambers among 7,000 chambers nationally.
A native of the Rio Grande Valley and U.S. Navy veteran, Campbell brings diverse experience to the Chamber industry. She has served as Director of Investor Relations at the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber, Vice President of Sales at the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, and as an award-winning radio personality at KBFM-FM in Edinburg, Texas. Campbell studied at Southern New Hampshire University and serves on the Irving Schools Foundation Board of Directors.
“I am honored by our leadership and Board of Directors’ investment in me and look forward to continuing to help our business community thrive in Irving-Las Colinas,” said Campbell. “We have outstanding member-investors, from leading small businesses to globally recognized corporations. Alongside our team, I remain committed to providing them with best-in-class service and unfettered access to our outstanding Five-Star chamber.”
Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advocates. Institute’s curriculum consists of four weeklong sessions at four different university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively.
“Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Karyn MacRae, IOM, CAE, CMP, the U.S. Chamber’s senior director of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”
About the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce
The Irving-Las Colinas Chamber is the first 5-Star Accredited Chamber in Texas. The Chamber exists to create economic activity, advance their hundreds of business member-investors representing more than 225,000 employees, including eight Fortune 500 and four Fortune 1000 Global headquarters. For more information, visit www.irvingchamber.com.
About the Institute for Organization Management
Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Our members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations.
