Dave Kilby

President Emeritus of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.)

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Served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs for California Chamber and President/CEO of W.A.C.E. for 34 years.

Author of the book “Chamber Champions: Wisdom for the Ages” which was released in April 2019.

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For 11 years he served as the California Chamber’s lobbyist on small business, economic development, housing and land use issues.

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Prior to joining California Chamber, he had a successful career in local chamber management as CEO of the Modesto (CA) Chamber.

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He is a former Chair of US Chamber’s Western Institute, the US Chamber’s Committee of 100 and their Political Advocacy Committee.

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He is a self-described movie, Disney & trivia nut and is a poli-holic (Yes – he actually likes politics). Dave and his wife Kim are on a never-ending search for the perfect India Pale Ale (IPA)