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SARANAC LAKE - After seven years as VP of the board of directors of the Adirondack North Country Association (ANCA), board members felt it was time for Kelly Chezum to lead the group.
The boards vote makes Chezum the first woman to serve as board president in ANCAs 67-year history, the organization said in its Oct. 7 announcement.
Chezum serves as VP of external relations at Clarkson University in Potsdam in St. Lawrence County. She succeeds the outgoing chair, Jim Sonneborn.
We are so grateful to have Kelly at the helm during this exciting time at ANCA, Elizabeth Cooper, executive director of ANCA, said. During her 11 years on our board, Kelly has been an instrumental team member who consistently demonstrates remarkable leadership, insight and open-mindedness. She is a strong leader and positive...