Boulder Chamber Announces Search for Boulder Chamber Economic Council Executive Director and Vice President of Strategic Economic Impact Programs

Boulder, Colorado – September 16, 2025 – Following Joe Hovancak’s transition to an important leadership role as Vice President at Caruso Ventures, the Boulder Chamber is announcing its search for a new person to fill the role of Boulder Chamber Economic Council (BCEC) Executive Director and Vice President of Strategic Economic Impact Programs.

This member of the Boulder Chamber leadership team will manage the BCEC and its roughly 60 executive business leaders as it monitors Boulder’s economic vitality and guides the Boulder Chamber’s economic development activities. The role further calls for management of the Boulder Chamber’s program for addressing top issues of concern to the Boulder economy and community, Boulder Together. This includes targeted business community efforts to tackle challenges ranging from homelessness and public safety to high office vacancy rates.

“This is a unique period for the Boulder economy, given both exciting opportunities to exploit and difficult challenges to overcome, and we can’t afford to miss a beat in pursuit our aggressive economic vitality goals,” said Boulder Chamber President and CEO John Tayer. “We’re seeking a leader for our Economic Council and Economic Impact Programs who understands the current economic environment and can be a strong voice for advancing our economic vitality agenda.”

Tayer also offered praise for Hovancak and his contributions to the Boulder Chamber’s economic vitality mission. “Joe’s energy, vision and can-do spirit is something we will miss as part of our Boulder Chamber team,” Tayer said. “We know he will drive important support for entrepreneurs and Boulder’s innovation economy, though, through his work with the Caruso Ventures team. We are excited to partner with him in this new role.”

“I’m deeply grateful to my Boulder Chamber colleagues and members for the opportunity to help launch initiatives that strengthen both our economy and our community,” said Hovancak. “The experience I’ve gained and the connections I’ve built here will fuel my work at Caruso Ventures. And I won’t be a stranger, I look forward to partnering with the Chamber to build an even stronger and more resilient Boulder economy.”

You can find the Boulder Chamber Economic Council Executive Director and Vice President of Strategic Economic Impact Programs position description here: Position Description.

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