Initiated in 1992 to encourage chamber executives to continually upgrade and expand their skills through continuing education, and encourage chamber boards of directors to recognize chamber professionals and provide funding for training for their executives. Recipients of the accreditation are honored at the annual conferences. Must be updated every five years. The 2024 Application form, with detailed requirements, can be downloaded here. Also, note that the WACE Board has approved a Code of Conduct for those holding the ACE designation.
The following currently hold an ACE Designation: Candace Carnahan, ACE - Grand Junction CO Trish Christensen, ACE- Modesto CA ***Lorraine Clarno, ACE - Kalispell MT Kristen Dare, ACE - Santee CA Whitney Diver McEvoy, ACE - Yountville CA Patrick Ellis, ACE - Murrieta/Wildomar CA **Anne Glasscock, ACE - Kaufman TX **Tallia Hart, ACE - Healdsburg CA *Jeremy Harris, ACE - Long Beach CA ****Nancy Hoffman Vanyek, ACE - San Fernando Valley CA Dave Jochum, ACE - Longview, TX **Jill Lagan, ACE - Boulder City NV **Nancy Lindholm, ACE - Oxnard CA **Glenn Morris, ACE - Santa Maria Valley CA ***Deanna Palm, ACE - Hillsboro OR Laura Perdew, ACE - Irvine CA Brittany Quick-Warner, ACE - Eugene OR Chris Romer, ACE - Vail Valley CO Rachel Roy, ACE - Sitka AK Bobby Spiegel, ACE - Corona CA ***Janet Steele, ACE - Albany OR ***Marnie Uhl, ACE - Prescott Valley AZ Zeb Welborn, ACE - Chino Valley CA Jessica Welch, ACE - Irvine CA Kami Welch, ACE - Arvada CO
* Received 5-year re-accreditation ** Received 10-year re-accreditation *** Received 15-year re-accreditation **** Received 20-year re-accreditation
