Culver City Observer -

Culver City Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Colin Diaz, IOM was recognized as an Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) by the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E.).

The designation is awarded to only those chamber executives and staff professionals who meet stringent criteria set by the association’s board of directors.

Diaz was awarded accreditation this year at the association’s annual conference in Glendale, AZ.

The accreditation program was first awarded in 1993 to encourage chamber executives to upgrade and expand their skills through continuing education and training programs in the chamber management and business fields. There are currently a total of 22 ACE recipients active in chambers of commerce in the West.

Recipients of the Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE) must apply for re-accreditation every five years to retain the designation.