Hamilton steps down as Chamber exec

(Photo of Hamilton and former school superintendent Chris Borgen at a Chamber luncheon in 2013)

The Anacortes Chamber of Commerce announced Friday afternoon the resignation of longtime President/CEO, Stephanie Hamilton.

Hamilton joined the staff of the chamber in 2005 and was promoted to President/CEO in 2011. She is given credit for organizing the Spring Wine Festival and Bier on the Pier, two of the chamber’s biggest events. Hamilton supported the reconstitution of the Anacortes Boat and Yacht Show into a much larger event and has coordinated the business community’s response to COVID-19.

“Stephanie has worked tirelessly for the chamber and this community. We wish her well in her future endeavors,” said Gina Walsh, the Anacortes Chamber’s Board Chairwoman.

“I am grateful to the board of directors and the community for the opportunity to serve Anacortes’ businesses and this great city,” said Hamilton. “I have been so blessed to work with amazing teams and am certain the staff at the chamber will continue to provide the highest level of professional support.”

Sandy Swartos, current Operations Director, has been appointed interim CEO while the board engages in a regional search for a new CEO.