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Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM

Business community welcomes new chamber CEO

The Marble Falls/ Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Kankel as its new president/ CEO, effective June 16, 2025. Kandel brings a strong foundation in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and public engagement, coupled with a deep passion for the people and potential of the Highland Lakes area.
Jarrod Metzgar, right, the outgoing president/CEO of the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area chamber welcomed Kim Kankel, who will take over his duties June 16. Contributed photo

The Marble Falls/ Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Kankel as its new president/ CEO, effective June 16, 2025.

Kandel brings a strong foundation in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and public engagement, coupled with a deep passion for the people and potential of the Highland Lakes area. Her leadership is rooted in the chamber’s mission to advocate, educate, and motivate the local business community.

“This isn’t just a career move for me – it’s a calling,” Kankel shared.

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