Heath Barret Earns Elite Recognition
HEATH BARRET EARNS ELITE CERTIFICATION
Barret part of 2025 Certified Chamber Executive class — the largest in the program’s history
Barret part of 2025 Certified Chamber Executive class — the largest in the program’s history
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — July 23, 2025 — Heath Barret, Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance Vice President of Membership Development, 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.
“We applaud this year’s Certified Chamber Executives for their commitment to industry excellence,” said Tony Vedda, CCE, IOM and chair of the CCE Commission. “Earning this designation highlights their expertise and dedication, distinguishing them as leaders in the chamber profession.”
Barret is one of 26 chamber professionals from across 19 states, to earn the Certified Chamber Executive designation in 2025. This year’s class is the biggest in the program’s history. 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.
Barret is the Vice President of Membership Development at the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance, where he plays a pivotal role in driving member growth, enhancing member retention, and overseeing sponsorship sales. With a warm, welcoming personality and a strong commitment to building relationships, Heath also leads the volunteer Ambassadors, ensuring their engagement and success within the organization. A graduate of Mississippi State University, Heath holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing, along with a Master of Science degree. He is also a proud graduate of the U. S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management Winter Institute at the University of Arizona.
Learn more about ACCE’s CCE program by visiting www.ACCE.org/CCE.
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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 www.ACCE.org.
