LAWTON, Okla. - Feb. 2, 2020 - The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce announced today that Brenda Spencer-Ragland submitted a letter of resignation as the organization's President & CEO. The Board of Directors will conduct an executive search process to secure a replacement for the President & CEO position.

"Brenda has made significant contributions to the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce over the course 18 months and has been instrumental in furthering our mission—providing value added services to our membership and the Lawton Fort Sill community that contribute to economic growth and quality of life", said Jennifer Ellis, Board Chair. "On behalf of the board and staff, I thank Brenda for her leadership and wish her well in her future endeavors".

Brenda Spencer-Ragland joined the Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce as the President & CEO in October 2018. Spencer-Ragland led the organization to 5-Star accreditation, first time in the Chamber's history, the reintroduction of the Apartment Managers Coalition, a monthly professional development series and made strategic connections to increase the membership of the Chamber of Commerce and enhance the Lawton Fort Sill Community, to include facilitating Intuit, Insperity, and Cohen Veterans Network's presence in the community.

Prior to assuming this position, Ms. Spencer-Ragland served as the Director of Family, Morale, Welfare and Recreation Programs for Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Ms. Spencer-Ragland also served as the Director of Army Housing for Fort Sill, where she provided management and leadership of the installation Housing Division. She was the only Family and MWR Director to be dual hatted as the Housing Director for six years (2001-2007). Spencer-Ragland also served as the Interim Director for Army G9, where she led the $2B annual program, and corrective actions for Army Child and Youth Services, and Family and MWR, including non-appropriated fund contracting. She was selected out of her peers across the Army to be the first installation MWR Director to serve as the Interim G9, a Senior Executive position for the Department of the Army.

About Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce

The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce is a strong, action-oriented organization. Over 1,000 investors work through the Chamber to advance economic growth. The Chamber asserts a leadership role in the development of increased business and tourism opportunities, the unification of our military and business community, the advancement of a pro-business legislative agenda, and in the promotion of community enrichment.

http://www.lawtonfortsillchamber.com

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Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce, Brandi Sims