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Ross Kinchen appointed to Chamber Board of Directors

Ross Kinchen appointed to Livingston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors


Ross Kinchen has been appointed to the Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.  His appointment began late in December 2021 to fill an unexpired term.
 
Trey Sanders, 2021 chamber board chair notes, “Ross has the drive and background that makes him a great representative of the business community.  As founder and CEO of his business, The Kinchen Group, Ross has developed his own business model that is innovative and exemplifies the entrepreneur spirit.  He understands what it’s like to be a business owner.” 
 
The Kinchen Group is a one stop land surveying, property management and real estate consulting firm located in Albany, LA.  Besides his role as CEO of the firm, Ross also serves as the Planning and Zoning Chair for the Town of Albany and as a member of the Livingston Parish Master Planning Committee representing District 9.  He holds a seat on the Livingston Young Professionals leadership council. 
 
“The story of how Ross became engaged with the chamber is a good one.  As a seeker of professional opportunities, Ross knew the importance of engaging with the business leaders of the parish.  We are always on the lookout for those who have the best interest of business and the parish as a priority.  He brings the Albany point of view and contributes to chamber goals of parish wide inclusion.”  States April Wehrs, chamber president. 
 
Since then Ross has served as Chair of the Livingston Young Professionals program, Committee Member of the Litter Free Lp – Litter Initiative for the Albany community and as an associate chamber board member.   He is a graduate of the Leadership Livingston program and was awarded a winner of the Livingston Future 5.  
 
When asked about the role of the chamber and business, Ross notes, “The past four years of involvement with the Chamber has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career and has played a big role in my professional development and connections.  Without a doubt, the Livingston Parish Chamber is one of the most organized, successful, interactive chambers in the state.  Being appointed to such a prestigious board at a young age motivates me to keep striving to make our parish and businesses better.”
 
 
Contact the Livingston Parish Chamber by calling 225.665.8155.  Contact information can also found on the Chamber’s website – www.livingstonparishchamber.org
 
 
About the Chamber: The Livingston Parish Chamber of Commerce is the parish’s business association.  It is a parish wide organization representing thousands of business owners, professionals and employees.  The Chamber’s mission is to serve business, enhance our communities and advance the economy in Livingston Parish.   The Chamber is 501C6 private nonprofit organization serving Livingston Parish and each of its municipalities and communities.