Tim Evans, currently Senior Vice President of Economic Development for the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce (GHCC), has been named to succeed Kit Dunlap as the chamber’s President & CEO. The announcement was made Thursday by Brett Fowler, Immediate Past Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Chamber’s Search Committee, and Glennis Barnes, current board chairman.
Dunlap announced plans to retire earlier this year after 26 years leading the chamber.
“Tim Evans has been an integral part of the economic development success of Gainesville-Hall County for many years,” said Fowler. “Each time the committee reviewed candidates, we came back to Tim as someone who has the leadership skills and understanding of the role the Greater Hall Chamber plays in marketing Gainesville-Hall County as a great place for businesses to locate and expand as well as families to thrive.”
Evans joined the Chamber’s economic development team in 2005. During his time with the organization, he has played a role in increasing capital investment from new and expanding businesses from $50 million in 2005 to $2.4 billion from 2015 to 2023.
The executive search process for the Greater Hall Chamber was divided into three segments. The first included listening to community and business leaders about the successes and challenges that face the Chamber in the years to come. The second phase was designed to cast the net for candidates. And finally, the third covered an extensive process of evaluating the candidates and their skills and resources.