LEE BELL NAMED NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR YBOR CITY CHAMBER

Monday, August 5th, 2019

Media Contact:

Travis Horn, Chairman

813-770-4781

travislhorn@gmail.com

— Ybor City

The Ybor City Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Lee Bell as

the new Executive Director. Mr. Bell started the new position on Monday, August 5, 2019.

Mr. Bell has built a career out of transforming businesses and organizations. He brings a great mix of experience in various

high-level management positions, a track record of success, operational excellence, and an easily discernible passion for supporting and building a vibrant membership organization.

Chamber Chairman, Travis Horn, expressed his pleasure with the pick by saying, “Our Selection Committee chaired by Lynn Kroesen

included the right mix of new & returning members who formulated a process that was thorough and fair. I’m ecstatic that Lee Bell has agreed to join our Chamber and believe he’s the right leader at the right time!”

Most recently, Lee worked as the Executive Director for the Florida

Association for Child Care Management. Previously, Lee served as the President and CEO of the Greater Temple Terrace Chamber of Commerce, serving the northern parts of Tampa Bay and Hillsborough County. Prior to the Chamber, Lee founded and operated a multi-million dollar staffing, recruiting, and human resource business until he sold it. For over twenty years Lee held various leadership posts within Ashland Chemical, a $2.7 billion division of Ashland, Inc. Lee joins us with the unique perspective of a small-business owner who understands the day-to-day challenges of running a business

as well as the knowledge of working diplomatically with governmental and community organizations.

Chairman Horn went on to say, “Lee’s enthusiasm is contagious, and we are proud and excited to introduce him to the community!

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