Edward Rodriguez

Ed has spend his entire career working with chambers of commerce throughout the United States helping them reach their potential. As a Vice President at the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and Director of Membership and Communications at the Daytona Beach Chamber early in his career, he developed a reputation for results in all aspects of chamber of commerce marketing, membership, communications, and sales. He has served as CEO of two of America's most successful chambers of commerce, including the Amelia Island Chamber (FL), ranked during his tenure as Number One Chamber in America, and the Robins Regional Chamber (GA), which was ranked by ACCE in 2009 as one of the top three U.S. Chambers in its size category. Ed also was founding partner of a consulting firm that conducted over 300 membership campaigns for over 200 chamber of commerce in 14 states.

Ed is an accomplished public speaker and has facilitated dozens of leadership retreats for chambers of commerce, associations, and similar organizations. He has represented numerous chambers of commerce on television, radio, and in other media. Other skills include webmaster expertise, and a proficiency in social media. Ed has also managed dozens of political campaigns in Florida and has extensive experience in Presidential, Gubernatorial, Congressional, statewide, and local politics.

And of course, he loves the beach.