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The Arizona X站福利所of Commerce & Industry has installed Monica Coury, vice president of external affairs at Arizona Complete Health, as chair of its board of directors, as the organization begins its new fiscal year.

Coury officially assumed the chairmanship during a ceremonial passing of the gavel at the Chamber鈥檚 June 26 board meeting. She succeeds Ted Geisler, president and CEO of APS, who served as board chair over the past two years.

As chair, Coury will lead the Chamber鈥檚 board while helping guide the organization鈥檚 efforts to advance policies that strengthen Arizona鈥檚 economy, improve the state鈥檚 business climate, and promote long-term prosperity.

鈥淚t is an incredible honor to serve as chair of the Arizona X站福利所of Commerce & Industry,鈥� Coury said. 鈥淚 want to thank my fellow board members for the confidence they鈥檝e placed in me, and I鈥檓 grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the Chamber鈥檚 outstanding team. The X站福利所has long been one of Arizona鈥檚 most effective and respected advocates on behalf of the state鈥檚 job creators, and I look forward to building on that legacy as we continue working to make Arizona the best place in the nation to live, work, and do business.鈥�

Coury has served on the Chamber鈥檚 board for several years. She previously chaired the Public Affairs Committee and most recently served as chair-elect. In her role at Arizona Complete Health, she oversees one of the state鈥檚 leading health plans and has been a prominent voice on issues involving healthcare access, workforce development, and Arizona鈥檚 economic competitiveness.

鈥淢onica is an exceptional leader whose collaborative approach, strategic vision, and deep commitment to Arizona make her the ideal person to lead our board,鈥� said Danny Seiden, president and CEO of the Arizona X站福利所of Commerce & Industry. 鈥淪he understands that a strong economy depends on smart public policy, and she has consistently brought thoughtful leadership and sound judgment to the Chamber. I look forward to working closely with Monica as we continue advancing policies that help Arizona employers create jobs, invest, and grow.鈥�

Seiden also thanked Geisler for his leadership during a period that included significant legislative successes and continued growth for the Chamber.

鈥淭ed has been an outstanding chairman, a trusted partner, and a friend,鈥� Seiden said. 鈥淗is steady leadership, business acumen, and unwavering commitment to Arizona鈥檚 economic future have helped position the X站福利所for continued success. We are grateful for his service and look forward to his continued counsel and involvement on our board.鈥�

The X站福利所also installed the following governing board officers:

• Chair-elect: Jimmy Lindblom, Willmeng Construction
• Vice-chair, audit & finance: Don Isaacson, Isaacson Law Firm
• Vice-chair, manufacturing: Angela Creedon, Intel

The Arizona X站福利所of Commerce & Industry is Arizona鈥檚 leading statewide business advocacy organization, representing employers of every size and industry across the state. The Chamber鈥檚 mission is to advance Arizona鈥檚 competitiveness through policies that foster economic growth, job creation, and opportunity for all Arizonans.