PANAMA CITY — The Bay County Chamber of Commerce has announced its new president and CEO, Al McCambry.
According to a chamber news release, McCambry previously served as the regional general manager for Point Broadband, where he led operations across Northwest Florida, Alabama, North Georgia and North Texas.
McCambry is a longtime resident of Bay County, previously serving as dean of workforce development and director of the Gulf/Franklin campus at Gulf Coast State College. He was instrumental in securing over $18 million in Triumph Gulf Coast grants for the college’s Nursing Simulation Center and Unmanned Aerial Systems Bootcamp Facility, the release says.
McCambry has served on the boards of the Bay Economic Development Alliance, the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida and Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center. He also has served on the boards of the Bay County Chamber and the Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce, where he served as chairman of both organizations.
”Al is an exceptional leader with deep roots in Bay County and a passion for helping others succeed,” Shane Boyett, chairman of the Bay County Chamber board of directors, said in the release. “His business acumen, community focus, and collaborative spirit make him the perfect choice to guide the Chamber into its next chapter of growth and advocacy.”
Before joining Point Broadband, McCambry held senior leadership positions with Comcast and Knology and later transitioned to higher education.
”With an extensive background spanning corporate leadership, education, and community service, McCambry brings a proven record of building relationships that strengthen both business and workforce development throughout the region,” the release says.
“It’s an honor to lead an organization that has long stood at the heart of progress in Bay County,” said McCambry.
“The Chamber plays a vital role in uniting businesses, developing leaders, and shaping the future of our region,” McCambry said in the release. “I look forward to working alongside our members and partners to continue building a better Bay.”
This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Al McCambry is new president and CEO of Bay County Chamber of Commerce
Reporting by DeonTay Smith, Panama City News Herald / The News Herald
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