Joey Bragg is no longer the president of the Columbus-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce, according to a press release the Golden Triangle Development LINK issued Wednesday.
Bragg, who was hired in November 2014, served his last day Tuesday.
Former Director of Programs and Events Lisa James will serve as interim president until the CLCC board makes a new hire, said Macaulay Whitaker, vice president of internal and external affairs at the LINK. James was first hired by the CLCC in December 2015 and has worked there since January, Whitaker said.
Bragg declined to comment on whether he resigned from the Chamber or was fired. Whitaker also declined to comment on the reason for Bragg leaving because it was a personnel matter.
However, Bragg did confirm he had not secured another job.
“I’m just actively seeking employment, and we’ll go from there,” Bragg told The Dispatch in a phone interview Wednesday. “I’m just going to let you guys have the release that was sent today because right now I don’t want to comment on the situation.”
The CLCC and LINK will begin looking to hire a new staffer after the fiscal year closes Sept. 30, Whitaker said. She added the board has not determined which position the new hire will fill.
James was hired as director of programs and events at the CLCC in December 2015 and officially began working in January. She has a bachelor of arts in communication from Mississippi State University and has worked for the CLCC organizing programs focused on youth and adult leadership, education and community development.
A branch of the LINK, the CLCC advocates for local businesses. About 500 community businesses are affiliated with the organization.
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