ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) President/CEO Jennifer Tavares is leaving the organization after more than a decade to take on a new role, she announced in an email. “This role has provided so many opportunities to do inspiring and exciting work alongside our members and the […]
ITHACA, N.Y. — Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) President/CEO Jennifer Tavares is leaving the organization after more than a decade to take on a new role, she announced in an email. “This role has provided so many opportunities to do inspiring and exciting work alongside our members and the broader community, and I will be forever grateful for this privilege and honor as serving as president of this wonderful organization,” Tavares wrote in the email. “Beginning in mid-October, I will be serving as director of community relations for Cornell University. I am excited for this new chapter and look forward to building on many existing partnerships, identifying new strategic opportunities, and continuing my work with the community.” The Tompkins County Chamber and CVB board of directors has appointed Peggy Coleman, current VP and CVB director, as interim president of the organization effective Sept. 27. Coleman has been with the organization for more than eight years and previously served as president of the Corning and Southern Finger Lakes (Steuben County) Convention and Visitors Bureau. “I know that Peggy and the rest of our great team will be here to support our members and partners and continue the great work of the organization in the months and years ahead,” Tavares wrote.