LENOIR, NC (February 21, 2019) — It is with great pleasure that we announce Caldwell Chamber of Commerce’s new President and CEO, Bryan Moore. Mr. Moore takes the helm on March 4th and brings with him a wealth of experience as a business leader and innovator.
Moore, who resides in Hudson, NC, with his wife and the youngest of their four daughters, is a seasoned executive who possesses an in-depth level of experience in every aspect of business, including customer service, operations, human resources, business development, marketing, real estate valuation, accounting, finance, business analytics, risk management, and strategic planning. He comes to us after most recently spending over two years as the Director of Marketing and Sales for the upscale Chetola Resort as, where he launched a rebranding campaign and industry-specific marketing initiatives to elevate the 87-acre resort’s status as a revenue-generating leader for transient guests, weddings and special events, and corporate group sales and conventions.
Moore has spent the greater part of his professional career in the hospitality industry in a variety of roles – from Regional Director of Sales and Marketing and Director of Business Development, to Director of Operations and Director of National Sales Deployment – for both national and regional hotel groups (Extended Stay America, Maya Hotels, Broadway Hospitality & Adams Mark) across the state of North Carolina and the Southeast. His goal-driven, relationship-oriented experience has led to his expertise in business management, creative marketing, and sales and business development. Moore’s community and Chamber involvement is extensive, reaching from Mecklenburg to Caldwell to Watauga counties and all points in between. Moore has served on multiple Tourism Boards around the state of North Carolina and most recently, he served as a Board Member for the Blowing Rock Chamber of Commerce and sat on the organization’s Economic Development Council, as well as procured membership for Chetola Resort within the Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilkes, Boone and Caldwell Chambers of Commerce. Moore is a graduate of the State University of New York College at Cobleskill, and the Walt Disney World College Program.
An outgoing and approachable leader, Moore is famous for fostering new relationships quickly and has an extensive business network of local, regional, national, political, and personal contacts. His ability to evaluate reports and mine data has informed his track record of discovering new opportunities and bringing innovative ideas to fruition through success-driven change, accountability, inspiration, and strategic partnerships.
“I am thrilled to join the Caldwell Chamber family and take this fantastic organization to new heights,” says Moore. “I live in this community, I love this community, and I am excited to lead our business community into a prosperous future. My experience and education have guided me into a well-rounded executive leader dedicated to success, but one who is never too far removed from the reality and empathy of the associates, stakeholders, members, and partners who work with me every day.”
Ben Willis, Chairman of the Caldwell Chamber Board of Directors states, “The board of directors and chamber staff are very excited to welcome Bryan as our new Chamber President. With his level of experience, knowledge, and leadership Bryan will continue to lead our organization to be the voice of business for Caldwell County.”