Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Claudette Alderman has announced her retirement effective February 29, 2008 after thirty-seven years of service.

Claudette Alderman started her career at the Chamber in 1971 as the secretary. As the Chamber began to grow she was promoted to Membership Director. Later she was instrumental in the development of the Clear Lake Area Magazine and became the Account Executive. In 1986, Claudette was appointed as the President & CEO and successfully held that position for twenty-two years.

During her career, Claudette Alderman assisted in the development of the now independent organizations of Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership, Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership, Bay Area Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau, The Arts Alliance Center at Clear Lake, Crime Stoppers and the United Way Agencies in the Clear Lake area.

Claudette Alderman was raised in an Air Force family living in many states and three different countries throughout her childhood finally becoming a resident of the Clear Lake area in 1968.

Claudette Alderman has been selected as a Space Center Rotary Vocational Excellence Award nominee and has received commendations from the Texas Senate and Harris County Commissioners. She was also featured as an “Outstanding Young Woman of America” highlighted in Women’s Enterprise of Texas Magazine and has received numerous distinguished service awards.

The Board of Directors have appointed Cindy Harreld as the interim President & CEO. We are very fortunate to have such a talented replacement capable of stepping into the position immediately. The Board feels confident that Cindy Harreld will serve the community and the Chamber with the same dedication she has demonstrated for the past twenty-five years.

Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Vice Chair of Administration Cathy Turner with the Houston Chronicle has been appointed to chair the seven member Personnel Committee to research candidates for the position of President & CEO. Submit candidate suggestions or resumes to Cathy Turner at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by March 14, 2008.

We wish Claudette all the best.