1/13/09: Chamber board votes Mike Robertson as Chairman-elect

Release Date: 1/13/09

North Myrtle Beach, SC- Mr. Mike Robertson has been named chairman-elect of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors.  The election took place on Thursday, January 8th, during the board’s monthly meeting.  Robertson will succeed Ed Horton on July 1, 2009 the beginning of the 2009-2010 fiscal year.

Robertson has served on many levels at the chamber.  He currently serves on the Executive Board Committee and as the Membership Council Chairman.  Robertson also is a member of the City of Myrtle Beach Fire/Rescue Educational Corporate Team and currently serves on the Franchise Advisor board for Damon’s International.

Robertson has lived in the North Myrtle Beach area for over 20 years. Now the Vice President of Operations for the local Damon’s Restaurant Group, Robertson began his career at the Barefoot Landing location. Currently, Robertson is a member of the investment group which owns & operates four Damon’s Restaurants. 

“When I was first nominated as Chairman-elect I was speechless.  I am honored and feel very privileged to serve where so many of North Myrtle Beach’s prominent leaders have served,” stated Robertson.

“The big thing I am looking forward to is working with all the staff members.  Marc Jordan is a terrific leader and all of the staff members are dedicated and take their jobs very seriously.  I am in awe of how Marc has each staff member in tune with their position; each staff member understands the significance of our mission and the importance of each Chamber Member.  In addition, being on the Board of Directors for the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce has been nothing but a great experience. From my first chamber planning summit in 2007 to the Board of Director’s vote of confidence today, I feel honored to be involved,” continued Robertson.

The North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce has been serving the local community for the past nine years.  The mission of the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce is to be recognized as the premier business organization serving the North Myrtle Beach area and its business members by providing quality products, programs, and services while influencing issues that enhance the economic prosperity of our community.

For information on chamber membership call (843) 281-2662 or visit www.NorthMyrtleBeachChamber.com