TROY CHAMBER’S KATHI ROETTER EARNS ELITE CERTIFICATION

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 21, 2026 – Kathi Roetter CCE, IOM, Executive Director and COO of the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce, has been designated a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Virginia, that has over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members, representing more than 9,000 professionals in the industry.

The CCE program assesses and tests the applicant's knowledge of core chamber management areas: management, planning and development, membership, communications and revenue and operations. Chamber professionals who are designated CCEs earned this prestigious recognition through hard work, countless hours of dedication to their field and leadership of their chamber to achieve the chamber’s goals.

"Certified Chamber Executives represent the highest level of professional achievement in our industry," said Justin McLaughlin, CCE, executive vice president and COO of the Tulsa Regional Chamber and chair of the CCE Commission. "This year's recipients have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to leadership, innovation and excellence, setting an example for chamber professionals across the country."

Roetter is one of 19 chamber professionals from across 12 states, to earn the Certified Chamber Executive designation in 2026. The first CCE was conferred more than 40 years ago, with 4% of current chamber professionals holding the designation. It is recognized as the highest and most elite professional designation in the chamber profession. It’s the only globally recognized certification program exclusive to the chamber of commerce industry.

During her 12 years with the Chamber, Roetter has provided strategic leadership focused on strengthening member engagement, advancing business advocacy and building partnerships that support a thriving Troy and Miami County. Earning the CCE, the chamber profession’s highest designation reflects her commitment to professional excellence and her lasting impact on the Chamber and the community it serves. 

Learn more about ACCE’s CCE program by visiting www.ACCE.org/CCE.

About the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives

Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) is the professional association supporting the people who lead local, regional, statewide and international chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations. Our membership includes more than 1,600 business/civic organizations worldwide. We provide our members with information resources, thought leadership, education programs, original research, benchmarking, retirement security and access to a network of peers. For more information, visit www.ACCE.org.