Southwest Missouri News--Branson

by Carol Harris, Branson area, and Mary Engler-Guccione, Joplin area

Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce has filled the position of vice president of communication and corporate partners with Claudia Vecchio, of Salt Lake City.

According to Randy Fiveash, president of the chamber of commerce, Vecchio will manage the public relations and communications efforts of the chamber including relationships with its national public relations and entertaining consultants.

She will direct the internal corporate partners program and will be responsible for Slip Away and other publications.

Vecchio has 12 years of public relations experience, most recently serving as public relations counselor and creative services manager of Bremer Public Relations in Salt Lake City.