The Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce announced that its president and CEO, Katie Slimko-Tuvell, IOM, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE), the premier organization for education and professional development for chamber executives and staff across the western United States and Canada.
WACE represents hundreds of chambers of commerce and more than 800 chamber professionals throughout the region, providing industry best practices, professional development, and leadership resources to the chamber community. Slimko-Tuvell’s appointment will help advance the chamber industry and bring significant resources and expertise back to the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce and its members.
“Joining this team was a wonderful invitation to help further the industry and bring tremendous resources back to the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce,” said Slimko-Tuvell. “We are a regional chamber with a local feel, which is unique in our area. Serving on the WACE board allows us to stay at the forefront of what’s next for chambers while never losing sight of the businesses and community we serve every day.”
In her role on the WACE Board of Directors, Slimko-Tuvell will contribute to the association’s strategic direction, support the advancement of the chamber leadership pipeline, and collaborate with chamber executives across the West to strengthen the profession.
Her appointment underscores the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing commitment to professional excellence, regional leadership, and the delivery of meaningful value to its members and the greater Coachella Valley business community.
The Western Association of Chamber Executives (WACE) is the premier organization for education and professional development for chamber executives and staff, representing chamber professionals across Western states and Canada. Learn more at waceonline.com.



