Waukesha — A longtime General Electric executive has been named president of the Waukesha County Chamber of Commerce, the organization has announced.
Suzanne Kelley, government affairs manager for GE's Midwest region for the past 23 years, will take over as chamber president on Sept. 21.
"She will bring to the chamber an understanding of large and small business as well as a wealth of strong relationships with government officials and business leaders throughout the Midwest," the organization said in a statement.
Kelley is a lifelong resident of Waukesha County, according to the chamber's statement.
Kelley is replacing current president Patti Wallner who is retiring.
A national search was conducted and nearly 50 people applied for the job, according to the chamber.