Arlington Heights chamber leader appointed chair of state organization

Longtime Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jon Ridler has been named board chairman of the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

The state association was established in 1915 and serves 130 chambers of commerce and their professional staff. The organization provides chamber professionals with information, professional development and resources to assist their respective chambers.

Ridler has led the Arlington Heights chamber since September 2004. He is also a commissioner on the Arlington Heights Economic Alliance and club president of the Arlington Heights Rotary.