About The Chamber

DAVE PERRY,
President & CEO

Dave Perry has been president and CEO of the Greater Oro Valley Chamber for 8 years. He spent more than 30 years working as a newspaper reporter, editor and publisher. He grew up in Connecticut, graduated from the University of Wyoming and spent most of his career in Wyoming communities. Dave, the former publisher and editor of The Explorer in Northwest Tucson, enjoys hiking, biking, skiing, sports, music, writing and more.  He has two children. Dave and his wife Lisa live in Oro Valley.

Kristen Sharp, Events Director

Kristen Sharp is the new Events Director for the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce. After receiving her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri and teaching high school agriculture for two years, Kristen moved to Arizona in 2011 to attend the University of Arizona, where she received her Master’s Degree in Agricultural Education. She comes to us from a small farming town in Missouri where she grew up participating in 4-H and FFA by showing cattle, pigs and sheep. Previous to her employment with the Chamber, Kristen taught at St. Mark’s Early Childhood Center and managed stores in Tucson for Bose and Hollister.

Kristen is an avid reader, enjoys playing her piano and guitar and loves spending time with her husband and daughter.

Duane Macklin, Member Services Director

Duane Macklin has been with the Greater Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce since January 2019. He is an experienced construction management supervisor with a knack for managing data and serving people. Ask Duane for any of your information needs. He and wife Gayle are Oro Valley residents.