Please join us for
at the Murray Hotel LobbyApril 1st from 5 to 7pm
After 12 1/2 years of service, the Livingston Area Chamber of Commerce wishes a fond farewell and best wishes to Lou Ann Nelson as their executive director. Lou Ann came to the chamber in the fall of 2003 during its building renovation and was on hand for its grand reopening and truck raffle in June 2004. She has worked with a variety of board directors, organizations, businesses, and local government officials over the years to help promote local business and tourism. She’s been the smiling face and friendly voice that thousands of travelers and residents have experienced at the visitor center. Going the extra mile to serve, she’s learned a lot about the community throughout the years.
During her tenure, the chamber hosted a Montana Association of Chamber Executives meeting and a state-wide Montana Tourism Advisory Council gathering, participated in several Yellowstone Country tourism region familiarization tours, coordinated 2 Yellowstone Days events in Sacajawea Park, and applied and received Montana’s 2005 Tourism Community of the Year Award on behalf of Livingston. In 2015, she appeared before the Commission to get the city’s approval to recognize the chamber as the Convention and Visitors Bureau for Livingston. Lou Ann and the chamber staff have coordinated and put on one of the city’s favorite events ” the Annual July 2nd Livingston Roundup Parade” with the help of parade master Dick Douglass and roving announcer Louis Armentaro. Lou Ann extends her sincerest thanks to the innumerable behind the scenes staff members, volunteers, and businesses who have helped her and the chamber over all the years.
She expressed her joy in serving the chamber members, the community, and the general public: “It’s been a privilege and an honor to have met and served with so many fine businesses and outstanding people throughout Livingston and Park County. No where else could I have had such a wonderful experience.” Chamber Board President, Loren Zahn says “We really appreciate everything Lou Ann has done, and we wish her the best on her next adventure.” A farewell gathering will be held in the Murray Hotel Lobby on April 1st from 5 to 7pm. Please stop by to offer your best wishes to Lou Ann.