Detroit Regional Chamber
Ed Wolking Jr has had a long and successful career in the chamber of commerce industry. Ed began their career in 1972 as a Group Vice President at the Greater Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, where they worked until 1979. Ed then moved to the Columbus, Indiana, Chamber of Commerce, where they served as President from 1979 to 1986. In 1986, they joined the Detroit Regional Chamber and held the position of Executive Vice President until their retirement in 2016.
Ed Wolking Jr attended Covington Catholic High School from 1964 to 1968. Ed then pursued higher education at Xavier University, where they studied History, English, Economics, and Finance. Ed obtained both a BA and MBA degree from Xavier University, completing their studies from 1968 to 1972. In addition, Ed Wolking Jr holds a certification as a Certified Chamber Executive from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The specific year and month of obtaining this certification are not provided.
Detroit Regional Chamber
Connecting Leaders, Inspiring Change in Their CommunityLeadership Detroit is a community leadership program for executives in Southeast Michigan led by the Detroit Regional Chamber with more than 1,800 alumni. Launched in 1979, the program aims to create awareness of key issues that affect the Detroit region and to challenge emerging andexisting community leaders to bring about positive change in the community through informed leadership.Leadership Detroit offers a once in a lifetime opportunity for professionals to take their leadership agenda to the next level. They offer a unique, behind-the-scenes approach to understanding the inner workings of the region and the people that make it work.Participants tap into a diverse pool of professionals that are actively engaged from multiple perspectives in improving the quality of life in the region. The conversation is open and fluid and embraces multiple perspectives. They create a space where new ideas can emerge and where assumptions can be challenged.