Congratulations to Chamber CEO Dick Blouse
Earlier this week, the Detroit Regional Chamber announced a new President and CEO. Sandy K. Baruah takes over for Richard Blouse in mid March. Sandy is smart, has outstanding experience and brings lots of connections and ideas from Washington DC where he has worked for several years. More on Sandy later.
As for Richard Blouse, I’d like to send my Congratulations. He has provided outstanding leadership to the DRC for over 15 years. Under his leadership the Chamber has made a significant contribution to SE Michigan and the entire state. The Mackinac Policy Conference has blossomed into probably the most significant government/ business/community conference in the United States and its reputation is well known nation-wide. He leaves at a difficult time, but he leaves a very strong staff and board of directors behind. He will be greatly missed, but the organization he built will continue to thrive because of what he has done.
Dick will continue with the DRC during the transition and says he will be “around the community” after he leaves the DRC June 30. I sure hope so. But, I know his home in North Carolina is also calling.
Thanks again Dick for everything you’ve done. Best wishes and congratulations on a job well done! Don’t forget to leave us your cell phone number!