chuck hughes

executive director

About

Executive Director at Gary Chamber of Commerce

Country

united states

City

valparaiso

Industry

consumer services

Skill

fundraising, nonprofits, strategic planning, public relations, leadership, social media, leadership development, program development, community development, public speaking, program management, policy, sales, newsletters, community outreach, team building, media relations, event planning, social networking, management, customer service, volunteer management, non profits, microsoft excel, coaching, training, marketing strategy, grant writing, grants, marketing, research, social media marketing, new business development, budgets, organizational development, staff development, marketing communications, social services, press releases, editing, board development, negotiation

Experience

executive director

gary chamber of commerce

2007-11 - Present · 18 yrs 11 mos

Education

southern illinois university, carbondale

english literature

theodore roosevelt high school

midwestern school of broadcasting

1986-1 - 1988-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Activities and Societies: Radio & Television Host

indiana university northwest

public administration

Activities and Societies: Indiana Black Expo Board of Directors, Gary Empowerment Zone Chairman, Member Regional Chamber Executives, Indiana University Chancellor Executive Committee, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity