Christopher Cooney

Christopher B. Cooney has extensive experience in the chamber of commerce industry. Christopher B. began their career as an academic intern at the Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry in 1989. Christopher B. then worked at the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce as the Vice President from 1990 to 1994. Following that, they served as President and CEO of the Cape Cod Canal Region Chamber of Commerce from 1994 to 1998. Christopher B. is currently the President and CEO of the Metro South Chamber of Commerce, a position they have held since 1998.

Christopher B. Cooney began their education at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, where they pursued a BA in Economics from 1985 to 1990. Christopher B. then went on to earn a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Suffolk University, attending from 1996 to 1998.

In addition to their academic achievements, Cooney has obtained several certifications throughout their career. In 1996, they completed the Institute for Organizational Management (IOM) program, provided by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Christopher B. also obtained the Economic Development Institute (EDI) certification from the University of Oklahoma in 1998. Cooney further enhanced their professional credentials by becoming a Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) through the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives in 2004.

Most recently, in September 2017, Cooney completed the ACCE Educational Attainment Fellowship, offered by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.

Aside from these certifications, Cooney has mentioned affiliations with the Center for Creative Leadership, Aspen Institute, Committee of Chamber 100, and the University of Notre Dame's International Student Leadership Institute (ISLI). However, specific details about their involvement in these organizations or any formal certifications received are not provided. Cooney was also selected as a U.S. Presidential Management Fellow by the United States Civil Service Commission and received the Ford Fellow designation from the Ford Foundation, although the exact years and details of these achievements are not specified.