Gastelum Named LA Chamber Executive VP

From the release:

LOS ANGELES – Russell J. “Rusty” Hammer, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, today announced he has appointed Ronald Gastelum as Executive Vice President. Gastelum, who retired last year as the CEO of the Metropolitan Water District, will be responsible for the daily operations of the Chamber and will work with the Hammer and the Chamber leadership on all administrative and policy matters. He takes on his post on October 10, 2005.
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Gastelum’s appointment follows the recent announcement that Rusty Hammer will be resigning his post due to health reasons. Once the Chamber Board chooses his successor, Hammer will become President Emeritus, providing guidance to the Chamber Board and executive leadership for its priority areas. Gastelum will work closely with Hammer during this interim time period to develop the organization’s business and strategic plans.