 The Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has appointed a new director, Chris Monroe, to lead the Pequot Lakes Chamber. Monroe vacationed in the Brainerd Lakes region for many years, but last year decided to move up to Cross Lake with her husband. She previously served as executive director for the Iowa Newspaper Association in Des Moines, giving her experience that she is excited to apply in her work at the chamber. There's an opportunity here for me to take that leadership experience as well as I worked extensively with volunteers and of course I'll be working with volunteers here. I'm really looking forward to getting to know people in the community and working with them and finding out what they want as far as Pequot Lakes is concerned. Monroe will officially begin her new role next Monday, October 9th. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.