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President Branam Named to Indiana Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors
December 21, 2010
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology President
Matt Branam has been named to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce's
board of directors, representing Vigo County in developing all
aspects of the organization's business advocacy efforts for nearly
5,000 member companies that employ 800,000 workers. He will serve a
three-year term among the 150 Indiana Chamber board members who are
presidents, chief executive officers and high-level executives from
companies throughout the state.
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As the "Voice of Indiana Business," the Indiana
Chamber is dedicated to providing member companies with numerous
cost-saving benefits and timely business information that will
enable them to grow their companies.
The Chamber's board of directors plays a vital
role in the organization, serve on various committees that research
key topics and define policy positions for adoption by the entire
board each fall. These positions are used by the Chamber's lobbying
team to initiate and evaluate legislation at the Statehouse and in
Congress.
"Matt Branam represents an icons of the city and
state, and is a recognized leader. We are thrilled to have Matt
join the Chamber's board to offer his diverse experiences and
insights to continuously promote the state's business climate,"
said Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar.
Branam, a Rose-Hulman alumnus and Terre Haute
native who became the college's president in 2009, is a seasoned
leader, experienced at providing vision, strategy, operations, and
financial management in support of mission. He brought a wealth of
experience and knowledge to Rose-Hulman after serving as the first
Chief Operating Officer of the American Red Cross. Branam's
experience also includes a distinguished 24-year career (1972-1996)
with the United Parcel Service, where his local college job evolved
through positions of increasing responsibility, culminating in the
position of vice president of public affairs in Washington,
D.C.
Before coming to Rose-Hulman, Branam's expertise
in board relations, brand management, and legal, labor and
financial affairs positioned him as a well known executive coach
and highly sought senior consultant for organizations such as the
United States Postal Service and the National Academy of Public
Administration.