Dublin Chamber Names New President/CEO

From The Dublin Chamber of Commerce: The Dublin Chamber of Commerce has named Inge Houston as the new President/CEO who is expected to help grow membership in the business association.

Houston is currently Project Development for the local restauranteur, Strizzi’s Restaurants, Inc. Steve Lehman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, announced the hiring this week and anticipates Houston will be a quick study in the position.

“She’s got great leadership skills and qualities,” Lehman said Tuesday. “Inge’s close ties to the community and high energy will be a huge asset to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Inge and the Board are committed to growing and diversifying our membership.”

Dublin Mayor David Haubert added, "The City of Dublin appreciates our partnership with the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Inge’s business background, intimate knowledge of Dublin and network of community leaders will be a great asset to make that even stronger.”

Houston has a BA degree in Social Science, emphasis’ in Tourism and History, and a Business Minor from California State University, Chico. At Strizzi’s, she launched new product lines for marketing and served as corporate liaison to grocery and hotel chains. She said that she applied for the job because of the wealth of business opportunity in front of Dublin.

“Dublin is experiencing a tremendous amount of growth and businesses want to be part of the excitement. I believe that the Chamber has an important role in making this a successful community,” said Houston. “Large corporations like Patelco, IKEA, Carl Zeiss and De Silva Gates Construction want to be in Dublin along with countless medium and small businesses. There’s a lot going on, new industries, businesses. I’m very excited by that.” As our Mayor has stated, “Dublin is a great place to live, work and raise a family.”

Houston’s community involvement in Dublin dates back to the 1990’s. “Dublin has been my home, social center, source of community involvement, place of worship and my favorite place to shop and relax for over 35 years”, said Houston. “I know Dublin inside and out.
Houston lives in San Ramon with her husband, Guy. Eldest son, Bartlett, graduate University of Wisconsin, Madison, where he was a Division I scholarship athlete. Younger son, Sumner, graduate Oregon State University, Corvallis, where he was a Division I scholarship athlete. Both sons are Eagle Scouts. Daughter, Glynnis Rose attends University of Hawaii at Manoa where she is studying Business/Marketing. Interests include travel, history, cooking, sewing, photography, bowling and yoga.