Chamber president retiring, successor named

Wednesday, July 25, 2001 | 11:09 a.m.

The Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce said President Pat Shalmy plans to retire at the end of the year and will be succeeded by Kara Kelley, a key chamber lobbyist.

With 6,600 members, the chamber grew to be the nation's fourth largest chamber under Shalmy's leadership.

Kelley, the chamber's chief operating officer, is well known as the chamber's spokeswoman against tax increases.

"She has demonstrated exceptional leadership in spearheading efforts that led to significant pro-business victories in the government affairs arena," said Chamber Chairman Bill Wells.

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