Paysen achieves certified Chamber executive mark

    The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) announced their newest Georgia Certified Chamber Executives at the 2021 Executive Leadership Conference held at the Jekyll Island Club Resort in Jekyll Island.
    Among those announced was Julie Paysen, Toccoa-Stephens County Chambeer of Commerce president.
    In 1993, the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) began looking at ways to enhance public awareness and credibility of the Chamber of Commerce profession.  
    One of the items selected to accomplish this was the establishment of a designation which exemplifies excellence and professionalism of Georgia’s Chamber Executives.  
    This designation would be based upon experience, service to GACCE, training/continuing education and personal achievement.
     The Georgia Certified Chamber Executive (GCCE) was created to strengthen career development, provide an opportunity for personal recognition, and measure individual progress.
    GACCE has a total of 22 current chamber executives who have achieved this designation including Paysen.  
    As Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Chair, Savonda Turner shares,
    “The Chamber board of directors are very proud of Julie’s continued pursuit of excellence for Toccoa-Stephens County,” said board of directors chair Savonda Turner.
     “Her designation as a Georgia Certified Chamber Executive is rooted in the depth of her passion to provide distinction for the Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce. We are fortunate to have someone with Julie’s commitment and professionalism leading our Chamber,” Turner said.
    In addition to Paysen, five other GACCE chamber professionals also received the same GCCE recognition this year which include Aura Lee Durham, Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce, Joseph Henning, Henry County Chamber of Commerce.
    Also, Beth Morrison, Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce, Sara Ray, Douglas County Chamber of Commerce, and Tommie Beth Willis, Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce.
    The process for those Chamber Executives wishing to achieve this designation include completing the GCCE application and providing supporting documentation, writing a 250-word essay describing their views on their performance as a Chamber Executive, and providing letters of recommendation from a Past Chamber Chair and three GACCE peers.
     The application and supporting material are then reviewed by a panel of judges.