FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July, 1, 2022           Contact: Karyn MacRae 202-463-5704

Leo Priddy of The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Completes Second Year at Institute for Organization Management
A Leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is pleased to announce that Leo Priddy, Assistant Vice President, of the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, has recently completed his second year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.

“Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.”

Henry Bass, Board Chair for The Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce added, “Leo has been an integral part our Chamber’s success. The board voted unanimously to support his engagement and participation in this program. This is an investment in his future and our Chamber. He will be our first participant in this program in over 13 years.”

Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advocates. Institute’s curriculum consists of four weeklong sessions at four different university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively.
 
Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.