Chris Romer serves as President & CEO of Vail Valley Partnership (VVP). Vail Valley Partnership is the regional chamber of commerce, destination sales organization, and economic development organization representing Eagle County, Colorado and is a three-time “National Chamber of the Year” (2024, 2020, 2016) by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE). As the CEO of Vail Valley Partnership, he brings a wealth of experience in strategic planning, business development, and partnership building to the organization. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing Colorado’s mountain region, Chris is dedicated to driving innovation and collaboration to ensure the continued success and sustainability of local businesses and communities. Romer is a macro-scopic thinker who believes in tackling big issues through localized solutions. Romer is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Institute for Organization Management (IOM) program, is a Western Association of Chamber Executives Accredited Chamber Executive (ACE), has been named a “Top 25 Mind in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Management” by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International, “Chamber Executive of the Year” by the Colorado Association of Commerce and Industry/Colorado Chamber Executives, and was named a “Pettit Award Winner” by the Western Association of Chamber Executives. Romer is a respected voice in the chamber and economic development fields and is known for his ability to bring stakeholders together to achieve common goals. Chris is committed to making a positive impact within the Vail Valley and on a broader scale, serving on numerous advisory boards and participating in initiatives aimed at advancing community prosperity and enhancing quality of life.