DANVILLE, Va. – The Danville Pittsylvania County Chamber of Commerce has named an interim President and CEO as it begins the search for a permanent executive to replace the former President and CEO, Alexis Ehrhardt.

Beth Doughty will serve as interim president and CEO. A former president and CEO of the Roanoke Regional Chamber, she recently retired as executive director of the Roanoke Regional Partnership.

At the Roanoke Regional Chamber, she worked with the VA West Legislative Coalition, developed new revenue sources and created programs for members. She was named a Top 50 Economic Developer in North America three times and was president of the Virginia Economic Developers Association.

Doughty joined the Roanoke Regional Partnership in 1990 as marketing director, served as executive director from 1992 to 1999 and then served as president of the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce from 1999 to 2008.

As interim President and CEO she will work with chamber staff to support programs and services. She’ll also assist the board of directors in the search for a new executive.