Chamber adds new leadership

NonprofitPeople

Jun 17

The Grand Rapids Chamber has expanded its leadership team by appointing Rick Treur as Director of Leadership Programs and Sommer Jabbar as Director of Inclusion and Belonging. The hires are part of a restructuring of the Director of Talent position into two new roles.

"These two leaders give the Chamber a better structure for continued growth and deeper impact," said Rodney Savage, Vice President of Talent & Inclusion, Grand Rapids Chamber. "Rick and Sommer come to us with the experience and insights to drive the region's premier professional development and DEI programs."

Treur will oversee the Chamber's leadership development programs, including Leadership Grand Rapids. He has a background in public service, community engagement, and entertainment. He served at Calvin University in the Advancement Division for ten years as Director of the Annual Fund and Alumni Director.

Jabhar will manage the Chamber's affinity groups, such as the Institute for Healing Racism. Over 15 years, she has served in various community roles, including educator, training manager, and DEI consultant. She recently graduated with her doctorate in organizational change and leadership.

For more than 135 years, the Grand Rapids Chamber has worked to support business success and community prosperity in West Michigan. With a membership base of over 2,700 businesses, the Chamber champions business growth, community leadership, and economic inclusion. To learn more, visit https://grandrapids.org/.