The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association, has promoted Leanne Waggoner to vice president of events and operations. Previously Waggoner was director of events and external affairs where she grew attendance, interest and profitability for major fundraising events and staffed some board committees.
In her new role, Waggoner will take on added responsibility for day-to-day operations at the Chamber while she continues to organize and execute Chamber events and activities. Her enhanced portfolio now includes budgeting and banking, payroll and human resources, building maintenance and operations and more.
“I am honored and excited to be taking on this expanded role with the Chamber,” Waggoner said. “I look forward to immersing myself in the day-to-day operations of the Chamber, doing more to serve our members and the greater Pasadena community, and I look forward to contributing to a stronger, more impactful Chamber.”
Waggoner began her career with the Pasadena Chamber in July, 2008, as events and external affairs manager. Since then, she has built attendance at the Chamber signature events and financial success. In addition, she oversees monthly networking events and shares responsibility for member services.
Prior to joining the Pasadena Chamber, Waggoner served as executive assistant to the director of the California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers. Concurrently, she was convention planner for the Western Conference of Operating Engineers. Waggoner holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in Political Science from California State University, Los Angeles.
“Over the past 17 years, Leanne Waggoner has proved her worth to the Chamber, our membership and the community we serve,” said Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Little. “She has helped expand our offerings for members and steadily built on the enthusiasm and financial success of our major events. This promotion is well deserved.”
The Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association of Pasadena supports more than 1,000 members with events, activities, advocacy, seminars, workshops and more.
