PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The Board of Directors of Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Noel Martinez as its new President & CEO.

Martinez is a highly respected and successful community leader who most recently served as Executive Director of Leadership Palm Beach County (LPBC). As the former Director of Membership Development at the Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce (NKA: the Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce), Martinez has a strong background in Chamber operations, business development and membership growth and retention. Previously he served as Director of Sales and Business Development at Hoover Architectural Products and as Vice President of Corporate Partnerships and Special Events at the Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County.

“After a comprehensive search process, the board is pleased to have found the best individual to assume the leadership of our organization,” said John Carr, chairman of the board and Managing Director of Venture Construction Group of FL. “Noel has a track record of building successful teams and growing member-based organizations. This, combined with his leadership skills and passion for the organization makes him uniquely qualified to take us into the future.”

In addition to his positions at leading nonprofit agencies, Martinez has also volunteered in leadership roles throughout Palm Beach County and Florida. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches and has previously held positions on the ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival Steering Committee, the Riviera Beach CRA Executive Director Advisory Council and the Board of Directors for the Florida Association of Chamber Professionals.

About Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce: The Palm Beach North Chamber of Commerce is one of the largest and most active business organizations in Southeast Florida. Serving businesses in the ten (10) municipalities that make up Palm Beach North, the Chamber fosters a partnership of private, public, educational and civic organizations working together to ensure Palm Beach North is Florida’s “Prosperity Coast”. The Chamber’s four strategic imperatives are: A Prosperous Economy, High Quality of Life for all residents, a Smart and Connected Region, and Regional Leadership. For more information visit: pbnchamber.com

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Media contact: Dante Funari, PBN Chamber of Commerce, (561) 748-3955, dante@pbnchamber.com