SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake Chamber named Gary B. Porter, senior vice president of Deseret Management Corp., as the new chairman of its board of governors on Tuesday. He will begin his tenure immediately.
Porter is a longtime member of the chamber and was previously vice chairman of the board. He will replace outgoing board chairman Craig Wagstaff, senior vice president and general manager of Dominion Energy. Under his new leadership, the board will focus on businesses supporting educators and schools.
"I am honored to accept this role with the Salt Lake Chamber," Porter said in a prepared statement. "The chamber's initiatives, programs and events have had a positive, long-lasting impact on our community. I hope to continue this tradition, and look forward to working with chamber members, staff and partners to further its mission within our state."