At the risk of further wearing well-worn idioms, Candace Carnahan has some big shoes to fill as the new president and chief executive officer of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce. But if anyone is well-suited to follow in the footsteps of Diane Schwenke after her more than 30 years of work at the chamber, it’s Carnahan.

Carnahan has worked at the chamber for seven years, the last year as vice president. She’s also managed programs and events and played an important role in carrying out the chamber mission of serving local businesses. She’s developed a well-deserved reputation as an overachiever not only willing, but also actively looking, for ways to go above and beyond in her duties.

Her knowledge of chamber programs and membership combined with her life-long familiarity with the Grand Junction community also will serve her well in her new role. We wish her continued success.