For Immediate Release
February 3, 2006

Contact: Julie Wagner Feasel
Vice President, Communications
Ohio Chamber of Commerce
614-228-4201
jfeasel@ohiochamber.com

Garlington Joins Ohio Chamber of Commerce

COLUMBUS, OH – Dennis Garlington of Dublin has joined the Ohio Chamber of Commerce as Vice President, Membership. Garlington’s duties include implementing new member strategies, improving retention rates, developing new and enhancing existing member services and benefits, and building an entrepreneurial program.

Garlington, originally from San Diego, California, has an extensive sales and marketing background having worked for several Fortune 500 companies. He also has experience working with small, private businesses, showing them how to grow revenues, become profitable and speed-up change.

“Dennis’ vast business background is a great asset to the Ohio Chamber,” said Andrew E. Doehrel, president and CEO. “He has a proven track record of creating and implementing successful business plans, and I know he will do the same here at the Ohio Chamber.”
Founded in 1893, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce is Ohio's largest statewide business advocacy group. The Ohio Chamber works to promote and protect the interests of its members - large and small - while building a more favorable Ohio business climate.

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