Mike Odom currently serves as President and CEO of the Knoxville Chamber in Knoxville, Tennessee, a position held since May 2019. Prior to this, Odom was the President and CEO of the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce from June 2014 to May 2019. Odom's extensive experience in marketing leadership includes serving as Vice President of Marketing for the Louisiana Association of Business & Industry and SVP of Marketing and Operations at the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, where responsibilities included overseeing marketing strategies, public relations, and regional talent development. Odom began their career in the gaming industry, with roles such as Director of Strategic Marketing at Casino Rouge and Director of Marketing at Harrah’s Lake Charles Casino, showcasing a strong background in leadership and strategic marketing across diverse sectors. Odom holds a degree from Louisiana State University.
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Knoxville Chamber (Knoxville, Tennessee)
With more than 2,200 member businesses, the Knoxville Chamber serves as the collective, influential voice for the regional business community. We work to ensure East Tennessee is the premier location for businesses to locate, operate and expand by working toward our mission of Driving Regional Economic Prosperity. We Innovate: Our economic development team works to retain businesses in the region, help those companies expand and recruit new businesses to the Knoxville-Oak Ridge Innovation Valley. We Launch: With a strong regional entrepreneur and maker community, we work to keep Knoxville the perfect place for start-up companies to thrive. We Grow: Along with our local, state and federal partners, we offer a suite of services and resources designed to help businesses of all sizes succeed. We Lead: As the voice for the regional business community, we advocate for business-friendly policies and work to have a thoughtful impact on our community.