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Chet Fite President , Fite Development Company President of Region Business in 2019 and 2020
Lisa Nicolls Partner , Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP President of Region Business since 2021
Chuck Hack Principal , Lionakis Incoming President of Region Business in 2023
How and why did you get involved in Region Business ? Having been on the board for a number of years , I had a great working relationship with Josh Wood and the rest of the board , and it seemed like the right thing to do when asked . … I didn ’ t get involved with Region Business to better my professional life — I ’ ve been in the development business for over 40 years and didn ’ t need the position on my resume . I got involved because there was a great group of likeminded business leaders who really wanted to make the region better and were willing to work hard to do so .
Why do you enjoy serving as the board president ? This is the most impactful organization I have ever been a part of . I really enjoy how “ hands on ” our board is and was excited to have the opportunity to lead such a talented and innovative group of individuals through two years of brainstorming and then putting our ideas into action . … ( Being on the board ) has allowed me to connect with local business owners across a large range of industries and really learn what issues are most impacting them , both in a positive way and negative way . This has helped me to better understand what my clients face each day and better serve them .
What sets the organization apart ? Region Business is focused on innovation and always trying to push the limits of how big of an impact we can make each year . In our view , nothing is impossible — it ’ s all about how to get where we need to go . Also , we are very good at “ rolling with the punches ” and reacting to issues quickly when and if they arise . This nimbleness allows us to have a greater impact .
Why are you looking forward to serving as president ? I ’ m interested in the role because it is an opportunity to continue to help the organization take the lead and champion the causes that truly affect the business community . I also look at it as an opportunity to bring like-minded people and organizations together for the betterment of the region . … ( Region Business ) has given me a much broader perspective on the region and has also really educated me on the steps necessary to make lasting change in the region .
What makes Region Business different ? Region Business moves quickly and is typically the first organization to take up the cause of business on key issues in the region . It has a long track record of successfully tackling the tough issues .
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