Redding Chamber Names Wendy Laros President and CEO

Laros, a Redding native who has led a Hawaii chamber for nine years, will take over the post in January.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in People

Screen-print poster illustration of a single wooden chair at the head of an empty table, set against warm mustard and teal tones, suggesting a quiet civic leadership transition. — The Redding Chamber of Commerce named Wendy Laros its next president and CEO, succeeding Todd Jones, effective Jan. 1, 2027. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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The Redding Chamber of Commerce has named Wendy Laros its next president and CEO, succeeding Todd Jones. The chamber announced the appointment on Friday, and Laros will take over on Jan. 1, 2027.

Why it matters

The chamber was looking for a leader who could build on recent progress, and Laros brings nine years of chamber leadership from Hawaii's Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce. Her appointment gives Redding a local-born executive returning to lead the city's business organization.

Laros has led the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce on Hawaii's Big Island for nine years before being named to the Redding post. The announcement does not specify the size of the Redding chamber's membership or budget.

The players

Wendy Laros

Laros is a Redding native and longtime chamber executive who has led the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce in Hawaii for nine years and holds the Accredited Chamber Executive and Certified Chamber Executive credentials.

Todd Jones

Jones is the outgoing president and CEO of the Redding Chamber of Commerce, whom Laros succeeds, and previously worked alongside Laros through the Western Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

The details

Laros is a Redding native who has lived and worked in Hawaii since her 20s. She has earned the Accredited Chamber Executive and Certified Chamber Executive credentials through the Western Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives, where she worked with Jake Mangas and Todd Jones.

Friday (approx. Oct. 31, 2026): Redding Chamber announces Laros as next president and CEO
Jan. 1, 2027: Laros takes over as president and CEO

Leadership Pipeline

Laros's appointment runs through the Western Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives certification track, which she completed alongside Todd Jones and Jake Mangas. The move places a credentialed WACCE alumna at the head of the Redding chamber.

Redding business owners and chamber members will see a new chief executive guiding the organization starting January 2027. Members can expect continuity from the outgoing leadership as Laros begins meeting the local business community.

The takeaway

Local chamber leadership changes can shape how a city's business community engages with its economy. Residents and business owners in Redding can follow the transition as Laros settles into the role in January.