Shelley Robertson, new president of the Cool Springs Chamber.

Robertson takes reins during unification year
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The Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce has a new chamber president.

“It is my distinct pleasure to announce that Shelly Robertson has accepted our offer to become President of The Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce. Shelly has served on our Board of Directors for the past two years. She also has a broad knowledge of the Williamson - Franklin and Brentwood Cool Springs Chambers, which is invaluable during the current unification process,” Cool Springs Chamber board chairman Chris Stout announced Friday.

Robertson replaces Marti Veto who resigned to accept another position.

Robertson has been an active member of the Williamson County community both professionally and personally for many years.  She is the owner of Robertson Media Group, LLC, publisher of YOUR Williamson magazine. She also operates Community Minded Consulting, a boutique consulting service for primarily non-profits and small business which offers marketing, public relations, social media, design and event management consulting services.

Robertson was previously managing publisher for VIP City Magazines – VIP Williamson and VIP Murfreesboro Magazines, before launching her own brand of local publications. Prior to VIP, she was the director of special events and fundraising for the Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County/Downtown Franklin Association, director of community relations for O’More College of Design and has held other positions in both the non-profit sector and advertising throughout her career.

Robertson is a member of the Franklin Noon Rotary Club, Soroptimist of Williamson County, 2011 Alumni of Leadership Franklin, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and is and has been involved as a community volunteer with numerous organizations and activities.

She has been a member and participated in both the Williamson County-Franklin and Brentwood Cool Springs Chambers as well as previously serving on the Board of Directors for the Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce.

“I am looking forward to continuing to work with all of my wonderful Cool Springs Chamber friends and associates in this new role. This will be a fabulous challenge for me and I am excited to contribute to the ongoing operation of the chamber as well as represent our membership as we work towards the unification of all three Chambers,” Robertson stated in an announcement about her new role.

Robertson said she plans to focus on growing the Cool Springs Chamber membership base and participating in the ongoing unification process in place to merge the county’s three largest chambers.

The Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce is an independent Chamber focused on innovation and progressive initiatives. For more information on the chamber,click here.