Two Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association (GSCRA) staff members, Sara Teel and Angie Anderson, were recognized at the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.) Annual Conference held in Sacramento, CA, February 12-15.

Sara Teel, Director of Marketing and Membership Development at the GSCRA, was named to the W.A.C.E. Emerging Leaders Council for a two-year term. The Emerging Leaders Council was formed to identify and recognize future leaders in W.A.C.E. and the chamber of commerce industry. Members of the council provide program feedback and ideas for the good of W.A.C.E. and serve as advisors to the Association’s board and president. Teel joined the GSCRA team in May 2021 prior to which she was with Visit Greeley and the Greeley Area Chamber of Commerce.  

Angie Anderson, President & CEO at the GSCRA, was recognized for 15 years of service in chamber work with a Service Award at the W.A.C.E. Annual Conference. Awards are given in five-year increments. Anderson joined the GSCRA team in October 2007 and has served as President & CEO since January 2018.  Anderson is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management (IOM), Roaring Fork Leadership and El Pomar’s Nonprofit Executive Leadership Program (NELP). She is the chair of the Mountain Chamber Alliance (MCA)) and president of the Association of Colorado Chambers of Commerce Executives (ACCC) Board of Directors. Anderson is a past member of the W.A.C.E. Emerging Leaders Advisory Council and will complete her final year of W.A.C.E Academy in August.

About Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association (GSCRA):
The Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association is the longest-standing community and business organization in Glenwood Springs. Its mission is helping business thrive, and its vision is creating an ideal mountain community. Since 1919, the GSCRA has provided quality programs and services to drive economic prosperity and sustainability. Creating a climate of growth and success has involved efforts to improve opportunity, infrastructure, tourism, education and quality of life in the community. More info: www.glenwoodchamber.com

About Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.): 
 Incorporated in 1924, the association has played a significant role in the growth and development of chamber of commerce professionals, including management assistance for new chamber executives and other staff. Over the years, membership has become synonymous with access to a network of experienced chamber executives and exposure to emerging trends and usable ideas on every facet of chamber of commerce management. In 1995 the association dropped its California boundary and became the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.). More info: www.waceonline.com