Shotwell to retire as Chincoteague Chamber Executive Director

The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce announces that Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer (COO), Evelyn Shotwell will retire effective January 3, 2025. Joanne Moore, current Marketing & Event Coordinator, will assume duties of Executive Director and COO once Shotwell retires.

Shotwell has held the position as Executive Director since February 2014. Prior to that, she was the Office Manager and Bookkeeper of the organization for twelve years. Shotwell began her career with the Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce as a part-time tourism counselor in the summer of 2001, learning every aspect of the organization in the process. Working with a Board of Directors who supported her over the years and offered exemplary leadership mentoring for all the positions she has held helped her grow in each new challenge.

Shotwell fell in love with Chincoteague Island as a visitor in 1989. In 1997, she and her husband relocated their family to the island and began to be involved with island life. Owning a “mom and pop” business prior to becoming involved with the chamber prepared her for her new role as advocate for the Chincoteague Island business community. Shotwell says, “Helping businesses grow and reach new potential is very rewarding.” She values the relationships she has fostered over the years with chamber members and partners in the industry.

The Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Joanne Moore, who brings a decade of experience working alongside Shotwell as Marketing & Event Coordinator. Her leadership skills and extensive experience will continue to drive the organization forward, meeting the evolving needs of the business community and fulfilling our mission to “attract and increase the number of visitors to Chincoteague Island” by communicating the message that Chincoteague, “the ‘Beautiful Land Across the Water,’ is the most desirable location to visit and/or vacation with family or friends.”