Laura McAndrews Sammel named new Lake County Chamber CEO
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake County Chamber of Commerce said it has selected Laura McAndrews Sammel as its new chief executive officer.
McAndrews Sammel will succeed Melissa Fulton, who retired at the end of June after more than 30 years.
After an open search, the chamber board of directors voted on July 12 to extend the offer of chief executive officer to McAndrews Sammel, which she accepted on July 16.
She will begin her new job in the middle of August.
McAndrews Sammel has numerous college degrees, including a Master’s of Business Administration from Western Governors University.
She leaves her role as chief financial officer and executive human resource and leadership coach at Combs Consulting to embark on this new challenge.
McAndrews Sammel has also served on many local volunteer organizations and committees, and currently serves as president of the Rotary Club of Lakeport.
She has been elected as a member of the Lake County Chamber Board of Directors before, so she is very familiar with the organization.
The chamber leadership said its mission is to promote the economic vitality and prosperity of
the region.
“We have no doubt that Laura will be a catalyst for our organization in that mission,” the chamber said in its statement on McAndrews Sammel’s hiring.
“We eagerly look forward to this new chapter in our organization’s future,” the chamber said.