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About Us

Chamber Professionals of Ohio (CPO), formerly CCEO, is Ohio’s professional association dedicated to local chamber of commerce staff and executives. Established over 100 years ago and organized as a 501(c)(6), CPO provides its members with professional training & career development, industry specific resources, coaching and peer‑networking opportunities.  We believe that a strong chamber makes for a stronger community.

MISSION

Our Mission is to "Provide resources that maximize chamber leadership to create a strong business climate for our communities to help you, your chamber and community thrive."

VISION

Our Vision is to "Develop our country's most effective chamber leaders".

Matt Owen

Executive Director

As executive director, Matt is the driving force behind CPO's efforts to train, develop and provide resources and guidance to chambers of commerce executives, their staff, and board of directors that provide growth and success.  He is a seasoned non-profit executive with more than 24 years of experience in business & economic development, program development, and more. He's served at Chambers at all levels from large, to regional, to small.

CPO Board of Directors

2025 - 2026

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Jennifer Vincent, CPO-AP

Board Chair

Jennifer is the president and CEO of the Cambridge Area Chamber of Commerce

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Cherie Nelson

Vice Chair

Cherie is the president and CEO of the New Albany Chamber of Commerce.

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Mike Throne, CPO-AP

Treasurer

Mike is the president and CEO of the Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce.

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Matt Lofy

Secretary

Matt is the president and CEO of the Worthington Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Travis Markwood

Immediate Past Chair

Travis is the president and CEO of the Lancaster-Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce.

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Amy Daubenspeck

Board Member

Amy is the president and CEO of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Bryan Drewry

Board Member

Bryan is the executive director of the Bexley Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Cindy Holzheimer, CAE, IOM

Board Member

Cindy is the president and CEO of the Northern Ohio Area Chambers of Commerce.

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Courtney Whetstone

Board Member

Courtney is the Senior Vice President of Communications for the Ohio Chamber of Commerce.

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Matt Appenzeller

Board Member

Matt is the president and CEO of the Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance.

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Bryce Riggs

Board Member

Bryce is executive director of the Seneca Regional Chamber of Commerce and Destination Seneca County.