 The Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce has selected a new director to lead the Pequot Lakes Chamber. Chris Monroe has been selected to lead the Pequot Lakes Chamber. Monroe recently served as the executive director of the Iowa Newspaper Association in Des Moines. In 2016, she moved to the Crosslake area and currently volunteers as an executive coach for the Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation and writes for the Lake Country Journal and the Her Voices Magazine. According to the release, Monroe is excited to work with volunteer leaders to provide an array of business services, community events, and marketing activities to help grow the area and help it prosper. Monroe first day at the Pequot Lakes Chamber office will be Monday, October 9th. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.