Pasadena Chamber Promotes Leanne Waggoner to Vice President of Events and Operations

The Pasadena Chamber of Commerce and Civic Association has promoted longtime staff member Leanne Waggoner to vice president of events and operations, effective January 1 in Pasadena.

Waggoner, who began her career with the Chamber in July 2008 as Events and External Affairs Manager, previously served as director of events and external affairs, where she grew attendance, interest and profitability for major fundraising events and staffed some Board committees. In her new role, she will oversee day-to-day operations, including budgeting and banking, payroll and human resources, building maintenance and operations, and more, while continuing to organize and execute Chamber events and activities.

“I am honored and excited to be taking on this expanded role with the Chamber,” Waggoner said. “I look forward to immersing myself in the day-to-day operations of the Chamber, doing more to serve our members and the greater Pasadena community, and I look forward to contributing to a stronger, more impactful Chamber.”

Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Little praised Waggoner’s contributions over nearly two decades.

“Over the past 17 years, Leanne Waggoner has proved her worth to the Chamber, our membership and the community we serve,” Little said. “She has helped expand our offerings for members and steadily built on the enthusiasm and financial success of our major events. This promotion is well deserved.”

Before joining the Chamber, Waggoner worked as executive assistant to the director of the California-Nevada Conference of Operating Engineers and as convention planner for the Western Conference of Operating Engineers. She holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees in political science from California State University, Los Angeles.