![]() ![]() “Having an opportunity to live in my hometown and work for an organization whose sole purpose is to improve this community is a blessing,” Linck said. An active Rotarian, Linck plans to be involved with the Conway Rotary Club. After living in California for nearly seven years, he is enthusiastic about his return to Conway with his wife, Mariana Loya. Linck earned his bachelor’s degree from Connor State College in Oklahoma and a master’s degree from Northwestern State University in Louisiana. Most recently, Linck worked in commercial real estate for a firm in Irvine. His previous work experience includes serving as director of membership for the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce and working in business development at Irvine Chamber of Commerce in California. I am thrilled to have Lindsay leading our sales organization and Ed managing the day-to-day operations of the Chamber.”Īs COO, Linck manages the planning and execution of events as well as membership recruitment and retention. “Ed’s’ experience at the Greater Little Rock and Irvine (California) Chambers of Commerce gave us a unique opportunity to bring on a leader with industry experience. “We are fortunate Ed and his wife decided to move back to Conway,” Lacy said. Ed Linck’s experience working for chambers of commerce and his familiarity with Conway made him a good fit for the position, according to Lacy. With Henderson’s shift to chief revenue officer, the Chamber had a role to fill. “We continue to look for ways to offer a suite of programs and services that will be mutually beneficial to our individual members and the business community at large.” “I look forward to working more closely with our Chamber members to help them identify investment opportunities that will help them reach their business goals,” Henderson said. In her new role as chief revenue officer, Henderson manages revenue-generating functions, such as event sponsorships and advertising, and oversees the sales team. Prior to working at the Chamber, Henderson served as director of new student programs at the University of Central Arkansas, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She was promoted to vice president of member services in January 2012 before becoming chief operating officer in 2013. Henderson joined the Chamber in September 2010 as director of membership services. There is no better person to lead this effort.” “Lindsay was my first choice for a chief revenue officer because our members respect her ideas, work ethic and overall knowledge of the community. “As the Chamber grows, the need arises for new areas of expertise,” said Brad Lacy, president and CEO of the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce. Former chief operating officer Lindsay Henderson has accepted the newly created position of chief revenue officer for the Chamber. (January 19, 2016) – Effective this month, the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce has expanded its C-suite and hired a new executive on its leadership team.Ĭonway-native Ed Linck has been named chief operating officer for the Conway Area Chamber of Commerce. ![]()
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