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The Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce has promoted its director of operations, Sherri Souza, to interim CEO and president.
“I am so pleased to have Sherri on the chamber team. She brings a breadth of experience to her position and her reputation is an important asset as we enhance the value of service to our members and strengthen the economic health of the community,” said Jody Amos, president of Amos Productions and LVCC board chair.
According to a statement from the organization, Amos formally announced the transition to the LVCC Board of Directors on March 29.
Souza is a longtime Livermore resident and previously served 20 years as a local Realtor. She was the chamber’s director of operations for 17 months before being named interim CEO.
During her time in real estate, she was deeply involved in Bay East Association of Realtors, the California Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. She also served as the national president for the Women’s Council of Realtors in 2017 and state president for the same organization in 2011.
“I am honored to have this opportunity to work in the LVCC organization,” Souza said in a statement. “Its members represent the most respected businesses and organizations in their fields. The economic vitality that the chamber’s members contribute to the Livermore Valley region is gaining increased attention from entrepreneurs and investors from the Silicon Valley and beyond. It is an exciting time to be a part of the most successful chamber in the Tri-Valley.”
Souza is taking over the reins from Dawn Argula, who had served as chamber CEO since 2016. According to chamber officials, Argula is currently on a leave of absence and it is unknown at this time if she will return to the position.
