QC, That’s Where! Meet the new Quad Cities Chamber president and CEO

DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC) -The Quad Cities Chamber has welcomed a new president and CEO that took over the role mid-January.

Peter Tokar III, MBA, MEDP, brings over 17 years of experience serving economic development organizations and municipalities in large markets where regionalism has been a key component of success. He has worked closely with chambers, state and local economic development practitioners, site selectors and elected officials, as well as raised funds from public and private sector sources.

The Quad Cities Chamber looks forward to a future of collaboration and economic growth that will make a lasting impact and contribute to the vibrancy of the Quad Cities region.

Tokar has received numerous national awards including the Top 50 Economic Developers from Consultants Connect, 40 under 40 from Development Counselors International and New Economic Developer of the Year from the International Economic Development Council.

Tokar is married to wife Melissa, and they have four young children. He is an avid golfer, snowboarder and sport shooter. The leader recently authored and published his first children’s book, “Grumpalumpagus”, inspired by his own kids.

To learn more about Peter Tokar, Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, visit here.

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