Outer Banks Chamber President Retires

John Bone and wife Myra Ladd-Bone

(Kill Devil Hills) The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce today announced that John Bone, its president and CEO, is retiring. Bone has represented the needs and interest of the Outer Banks business community for nearly thirty years. "You reach a time when you need a change in your life, now is that time for me," Bone said. "I am looking forward to a new chapter in my life." The Chamber plans to fill the President position with an interim position during the process of searching for a new president.  Bone,  who will assist with the transition, began working for the Chamber in 1983 as executive officer.

"I want to thank John for his terrific contribution, dedication and participation in building a thriving Chamber of Commerce," said Robin Mann, Board Chairman of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce. "John has done an amazing job building the Chamber of Commerce into an organization that is recognized as the voice of local businesses."

The Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business organization representing over 1,000 members in Dare, Currituck and Hyde Counties.  For more information about the Chamber and its programs, call (252) 441-8144 or visit www.outerbankschamber.com