Ken Brengle, Cce, Iom Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas, Nv, United States

Mammoth Lakes, California

Leader in tourism development, chamber of commerce and non-profit management. Expert in organization management, consolidations, advocacy programs and fund raising.

Mammoth Lakes, California

Business advocacy organization representing the Mammoth Lakes business community.

San Clemente, California

Mammoth Lakes, California

Professionals Advising Leaders of 501(c)(6) and 501(c)(3) CorporationsGovernance • Management • Planning • Leadership • Mergers and Strategic AlliancesWe help client organizations get more done. We help them get more out of their Boards, other volunteer leaders, and staffs; obtain greater clarity of purpose; set at attain ambitious goals; discover and utilize resources with greater efficiency and efficacy.And we help clients recruit, develop, assess, and retain capable executive leadership.Founded in 1986, we serve local, state, and regional trade and professional associations, chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, workforce boards, and other nonprofit organizations.We’re experienced organization executives-turned consultants who draw upon personal experience and the knowledge gained from working with more than 300 clients in 24 states and six developing countries.

Terre Haute, Indiana Area

Leading business advocacy organization in Terre Haute, IN.

Montrose, Co

Consolidating the Montrose Chamber of Commerce, the Montrose Visitor & Convention Bureau and the Montrose Area Merchants Association into the Montrose Association of Commerce & Tourism (Montrose ACT).Redesigned the financial reporting system to provide for fund accounting of a consolidated $800K budget, including general, tourism development and retail enhancement revenues and expenses.

Big Bear Lake, Ca

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTSImplemented team building process for staff which resulted in the development of new Team Vision: Integrity - Innovative - Success.For management team, implemented Franklin Covey Time Management System. Implemented Management By Agreement (MBA) for entire staff. Reorganized internal organization by reassigning staff to new duties, by eliminating contract employees where appropriate, and increased contract for marketing services. Directs marketing staff on $1 million tourism marketing programClarified over-arching marketing theme of marketing activities, attractions and events; using www.bigbear.com and 1-800-4-Big Bear as the call to action.Through Visitor Information Services (VIS) management staff; purchased, loaded and implemented new Inntopia system for on-line and Central Reservation operations.Implemented a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) program for www.bigbear.com through website host, 12 Horses.Implemented plan to develop $500K reserve fund to guarantee yearly marketing effort.

Westminster, Co

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTSImplemented new Membership Investment Structure for the organization; 2003 efforts resulted in $100,000 in new, in-kind and committed memberships, sponsorships, contributions and advertising. In 2004, achieved 131% of new investment budget and maintained a 95% retention rate.Wrote proposal and secured $63,000 EDA Grant to provide start up funding for ACED's new comprehensive Existing Business Retention ProgramRedesigned Resource Directory into Membership & Resource Directory, tying membership level to advertising cost.Instituted Member Only Quarterly Membership Forums and Bi-Annual Commissioners Forums.Assisted President & CEO with development of Board Planning Conference, interface with Metro North Chamber of Commerce and other executive leadership task as assigned by the President.Provided staff support to Public Policy Taskforce and personally lobbied at the Colorado State LegislatureInitiated bi-monthly Member's Only email communication program. Developing RFP to identify new agency for Public Relations Program.Served as Executive Producer for ACED's new video "Our Secret's Out".

Pensacola, Florida

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTSAccountable for $988,000 Membership Services and Relocation Departments' including supervision of 7 staff members.Implemented new marketing program for Membership Sales, including newspaper advertising, direct mail, billboards and four-color brochure.Redesigned membership retention program, including "President's New Member Reception" and scheduled contact program.Initiated new direct membership benefits, a Supplemental Benefits Program and several website programs Assisted in the redesign of the Chamber's website, with emphasis on the Membership Services section.Increased annual funding to the Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce's Foundations for the Future by $12,250. Increased Five (5) year commitments by $61,250.Retained $5,000 in annual commitments, resulting in $20,000 retained for the next four (4) years for the Pensacola Area Chamber of Commerce's Foundations for the Future.

Lakewood, Co

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTSFinalized the consolidation of the Wheat Ridge Chamber of Commerce and the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce into the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County.Reorganized the governmental affairs functions of the Chamber to provide for 1) a contract lobbyist, 2) development of the "Legislative Hotline," a grass roots lobbying effort, 3) initiated the Legislative Scorecard to highlight the voting record of the Jefferson County delegation on bills of interest to the Chamber.Managed volunteers and staff in the successful completion of the U.S. Chamber's 15 year Reaccredidation processProviding leadership to the Board of Directors and key volunteers on the Reinventing Process initiated by the organization, including implementation of the Policy Governance Model.Supervised the technology upgrades for the organization including the acquisition of a networked computer system.Through membership surveys and Board retreats, assisted the Board in the development of the vision statement, refined the mission statement, outlined strategic goals, and created a more focused business plan for the organization.Managed volunteers and staff through the redesigning of the financial reporting process.Actively involved in the leadership and direction of the Coalition of Jefferson County Chambers.

Durango, Co

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTSGuided the consolidation of the Durango Area Chamber Resort Association (DACRA), which combined the Durango Chamber of Commerce, the Durango Tourism Board and functions of the Office of Business Development, City of Durango into DACRA.DACRA received the 1988 Urban Tourism Achievement Award from the Colorado Tourism Board. Directed the Regional Tourism Development Marketing Program with a budget of $500,000.Staffed the organization of Leadership La Plata program, designed to train emerging leaders to have a better understanding of how their community operates.Successfully managed the November 3, 1987 county-wide lodging tax campaign. Passage of the county-wide lodging tax increased DACRA's marketing budget by 40%.Implemented council/task force system to allow for greater input and better involvement by the membership of DACRA.Provided leadership in the development of the Regional Retail Promotion Council to promote Durango and La Plata County as a regional shopping center.Durango area representative on the Colorado/Wyoming United Airlines/United Express tourism development trade missions to Japan, Taiwan, and Hong Kong; January and October 1988, October 1989.

Cheyenne, Wy

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTSLeadership Cheyenne - Staffed and helped organize the Leadership Cheyenne Program. The program is designed to develop broad understanding of the community so that future and emerging leaders have a better understanding of how their community operates.Through lobbying efforts at State Legislature, secured passage of enabling legislation for 2% county-wide lodging tax to promote tourism.Directed staff during the conversion to an in-house computer system.Staffed the City/County/Chamber Ad Hoc Committee that recommended a joint law enforcement facility. The Committee recommendation was implemented.Worked with key board members in securing the historical "TIVOLI" building as the Chamber's new headquarters.Staffed the City Government Task Force that studied the various forms of City government (i.e. Council/Manager, Mayor/Council, and Commissioner) to recommend to the membership which forms would best serve Cheyenne.Chamber Representative on the steering committee of the Laramie County Strategic Economic Development Study.Developed Regional Retail Trade Council to promote Cheyenne as a regional shopping center.

Fort Collins, Co

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTSWorking with Chairman of Business and Education Council, helped develop a career day for 2500 ninth grade students.Staffed and organized a "Loaned Exec" membership group that brought $24,000 (in value) in new memberships.Managed and hired staff for the tourist information center east of Fort Collins.Provided staff support for committees in the areas of transportation, governmental affairs, and business/education.

Cortez, Co

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTSDeveloped a four-color brochure to promote tourism in the Four Corners area.Worked with school district in developing free enterprise related course material for high schools.Increased the Chamber budget by 20% in one year.

Certificate, Chamber Of Commerce Management

United States Chamber of Commerce and the University of Colorado Completed six year program and received certificate in "Chamber.

Ba, Political Science

Activities and Societies: Vice President - Political Science Club