Press Release
July 24, 2026
Contact: Karen Kim
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Office: (972) 335-9522 | Cell: (972) 900-9651
karen@friscochamber.com
Tania Kohut
Marketing & Communications Manager
tkohut@acce.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRISCO CHAMBER’S MAUREEN JOHNS EARNS ELITE CERTIFICATION
Johns part of 2026 Certified Chamber Executive class.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 21, 2026 — Maureen Johns, Director of Government Relations at the Frisco Chamber of Commerce, has been designated a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). ACCE is an association based in Alexandria, Virginia, that has over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members, representing more than 9,000 professionals in the industry.
The CCE program assesses and tests the applicant’s knowledge of core chamber management areas: management, planning and development, membership, communications and revenue and operations. Chamber professionals who are designated CCEs earned this prestigious recognition through hard work, countless hours of dedication to their field and leadership of their chamber to achieve the chamber’s goals.
“Certified Chamber Executives represent the highest level of professional achievement in our industry,” said Justin McLaughlin, CCE, executive vice president and COO of the Tulsa Regional Chamber and chair of the CCE Commission. “This year’s recipients have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to leadership, innovation and excellence, setting an example for chamber professionals across the country.”
Maureen Johns is one of 19 chamber professionals from across 12 states to earn the Certified Chamber Executive designation in 2026. The first CCE designation was conferred more than 40 years ago. It is recognized as the highest and most elite professional designation in the chamber profession. It’s the only globally-recognized certification program exclusive to the chamber of commerce industry.
“Earning the Certified Chamber Executive designation is a tremendous accomplishment and a reflection of Maureen’s commitment to continuous learning and excellence,” said Christal Howard, President/CEO of the Frisco Chamber of Commerce. “She has invested countless hours in developing her leadership and expertise, and our members benefit from that investment every day. We’re incredibly proud of Maureen for achieving one of the chamber profession’s highest honors and for representing Frisco on the national stage.”
About the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) is the professional association supporting the people who lead local, regional, statewide and international chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations. Our membership includes more than 1,600 business/civic organizations worldwide. We provide our members with information resources, thought leadership, education programs, original research, benchmarking, retirement security and access to a network of peers. For more information, visit ACCE.org.
About the Frisco Chamber of Commerce
Founded in 1970, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization and a 5-Star Accredited Chamber of Commerce. The Frisco Chamber represents more than 1,100 member businesses that provide goods and services supporting Frisco’s growing and dynamic economy and the surrounding region. Through advocacy, resources, and meaningful connections, the Frisco Chamber of Commerce works to protect and promote commerce while strengthening the business community and shaping Frisco’s future. For more information, visit friscochamber.com.
