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An award-winning manager, editor, and publisher, Marianne Virgili possesses a gift for leadership and a commitment to community involvement dating back to her days as a student.

About Marianne Virgili!

Marianne Virgili has served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association for over 25 years. As the CEO, Marianne Virgili has led this organization into prominence and earned it numerous accolades and recognition as a successful business in the state of Colorado. Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association has been honored three times as one of the top three small- to medium-sized chambers in the country and has won the ACE Award of Excellence twice for maintaining one of the top chamber web sites in the nation. As President and CEO of Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association, Marianne Virgili holds responsibility for editing and publishing the award-winning Official Insider's Guide to Glenwood Springs, managing an office staff of eight, and facilitating program development and budget operations. Virgili also runs the Visitor Information Center and serves as the Film Commissioner of the Glenwood Springs Film Commission. Marianne Virgili’s dedication and hard work is evidenced by the numerous accolades she has received throughout her career. Marianne Virgili received the 2008 ACE Award of Excellence for Special Publications and has earned 16 ACE awards from the American Chamber of Commerce Executives for chamber publications and communications. Marianne Virgili also won the North American Travel Journalists Association's best publication-writing award for the Official Insider’s Guide to Glenwood Springs. Governor Roy Romer honored Marianne Virgili with the Outstanding Colorado Youth Philanthropy Award, and President Bill Clinton bestowed the Daily Point of Light Award on Virgili. Marianne Virgili graduated Cum Laude from Kent State University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations and a minor in Sociology. While a student, Marianne Virgili excelled in her academics and participated in a variety of extracurricular activities. Virgili was the Vice President of the Cardinal Key Women’s Scholastic and Leadership Honorary and a member of the Pi Gamma Mu and Alpha Lambda Delta scholastic honor societies. In addition, Marianne Virgili was named an Outstanding Senior Woman Graduate and one of Kent State's Junior Women of the Year. Moreover, Marianne Virgili acted as President of the Alpha Xi Delta sorority and received its leadership award. Marianne Virgili was named the 2009-2010 Ford Fellow by the Ford Foundation Fellowship for Regional Sustainable Development in recognition of her role as an influential leader in the movement to benefit regional economic growth. http://amplify.com/u/408n

About Marianne Virgili!

Marianne Virgili is a distinguished leader in the scenic community of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where she serves in a myriad of professional and volunteer roles. Marianne Virgili serves as the President and CEO of the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association. Marianne Virgili joined the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association in 1984, and under her tenure the program has received numerous accolades at the national, state, and local levels. In her capacity as President and CEO, Marianne Virgili manages a staff of eight and oversees program development as well as the budget, ongoing operations, and the Visitor Center. Glenwood Springs is renowned for its breathtaking beauty and is therefore a highly desirable tourist destination. Marianne Virgili is a Certified Chamber of Commerce Executive and graduate of the Institute for Organization Management. Under Marianne Virgili’s visionary leadership as President and CEO, the Glenwood Springs Chamber Resort Association has been honored three times as one of the top three small- or medium-sized Chambers in the nation. Notably, the publication The Official Insider’s Guide to Glenwood Springs, which Marianne Virgili edits and publishes, won the North American Travel Journalists Association's award for best publication writing. Marianne Virgili herself has won many honors and awards for her philanthropic contributions to her community, including the coveted Daily Point of Light award from President Bill Clinton and the Governor’s Outstanding Colorado Youth Philanthropy Award. In 2009, the Ford Foundation Fellowship for Regional Sustainable Development named Marianne Virgili a Ford Fellow. A committed and generous volunteer in her community, Marianne Virgili serves as Film Commissioner for the Glenwood Springs Film Commission. Contributing considerable time and energy to a number of community organizations, Marianne Virgili acts as Chair of the United States Chamber of Commerce’s West Institute for Organization Management and serves on the Board of the Colorado Film Commission. In both volunteer and professional capacities, Marianne Virgili works to develop projects that are sustainable, commerce-oriented, and focused on the improvement of life for residents of Glenwood Springs. An outstanding student and leader throughout her undergraduate career, Marianne Virgili received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations from Kent State University.