After a nationwide search, the St Joseph Chamber of Commerce announced today a former St Joseph City Manager will lead the organization.

Patt Lilly was named the chamber president today. Lilly will end work at Triumph foods on March 8th and start work at the Chamber on March 11th.

Former chamber president Ted Allison Resigned last August to return to Oklahoma. Senior vice president Steve Hamilton served as the interim president.

Lilly previously served the Chamber as president and CEO from 1996 to 2006.