AUGUST 2021
CHAMBER CENTRAL A PUBLICATION OF THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
In August of 2020 we regrettably announced to the membership that Chad Amond, President and CEO of the Westmoreland County Chamber, was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA). PPA is a neurological syndrome in which language capabilities become slowly and progressively impaired. Unlike other forms of aphasia that result from stroke or brain injury, PPA is caused by neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's Disease or Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration. People with PPA may eventually lose all speech and may not be able to understand written or spoken language. Chad and his family continue to have the full support of the Chamber Staff and Board of Directors as he continues his leadership role with the Chamber while working through the challenges of this difficult diagnosis. In order to fully support Chad while also advancing the mission and objectives of the organization, the Westmoreland County Chamber is pleased to announce that the role of Executive Director has been added to the Chamber team.
Chad Amond (left), President & CEO, welcomes Dan DeBone, Executive Director
The Executive Director will assist, while working under Chad, to ensure current events, committees and the organization’s platform will continue to align within the association's strategic plan, which is to “lead and cultivate a comprehensive regional network to address the opportunities and challenges of greatest importance to the business community.” The Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce is excited and pleased to obtain a candidate, Dan DeBone, who is dedicated to advancing the Chamber’s objectives, while demonstrating a comprehensive and high level of compassion to effectively work alongside Chad and the Board, now and in the future. Chair of the Board Christina Jansure confirmed, “We are excited to welcome Dan DeBone to the Westmoreland County Chamber, and are extremely impressed with his high level of experience that aligns with the executive director role and the Chamber’s mission.” See Executive ● Page 2