MONTICELLO, NY — On November 21, the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) Board of Directors announced that President & CEO Ashley Leavitt has chosen to step down from her role for personal reasons.

"The Board extends its sincere appreciation to Ashley for her dedication, leadership, and service to the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and the business community. We wish her the very best in her future endeavors and thank her for the impact she has made during her tenure," read the press release.

During this transition, Chamber operations will continue without interruption, according to the SCCC. Geri Neumann, membership and operations coordinator, will oversee any membership relations. Camden Olivero from Niche and Needle, the contracted marketing agency, will manage marketing, communications and social media. Board members will support event participation, leadership duties and organizational oversight to ensure continuity and stability.

“Our members and community partners can be confident that it is business as usual at the Chamber.” said board chairman Brad Rutledge. “We remain fully committed to supporting local businesses, delivering value to our members, and hosting the events and programs that strengthen our community.”

The executive board has initiated the search process for the chamber’s next president & CEO. Anyone interested in applying for the position is asked to send a cover letter and resume to chair@catskills.com.