The Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following email to its members Thursday:

It is with much sorrow that we announce after three years as Executive Director and fourteen total years of service to the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce, June 2 will be our Executive Director, Sunni Modawell’s last day.

Under Sunni’s leadership, the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce has seen an increase in membership from 509 to 551. The Total Resource Campaign has almost doubled from approximately $82,000 in 2019, to $154,000 in 2021, – an 88% increase.

Starting June 3, our Membership Director Kim Springfield and Communications Director Kandice Harris will begin serving as Interim Co-Directors.  The Chamber’s Board of Directors has appointed a hiring committee who is tasked with finding a new permanent leader for the Chamber, and they are currently accepting applications.

The team that is currently in place will continue to build upon our successes, and forge ahead to be the best collaborator, advocate, and educator for our members and community.

“I am extremely proud of the teamwork that has led to the accomplishments and successes we have seen over the last several years, particularly 2020-2021.  It has been a privilege to work with such wonderful people throughout my time with the Chamber.” Modawell states.

The Chamber staff will be hosting a reception for Sunni on Tuesday, June 1 from 3:30-5:00 PM at the Chamber.  We hope you will stop by and wish her well.