Chamber names Hayden director of marketing

The Southwest Indiana Chamber named Tim Hayden as its new director of marketing and communications.  He will create and deliver the strategic direction of all marketing and communication initiatives.

Hayden joins the Chamber following 27 years at the Evansville Courier & Press.  As a senior manager, Tim served as the director of operations for 8 years, leading production, packaging and distribution, facility, and commercial printing sales; then as vice president of sales/director of advertising for the last 6 years, responsible for all advertising sales, marketing programs, and creative teams.

"Tim’s wide and deep range of business, marketing, sales, and operations experience will greatly benefit the Southwest Indiana Chamber, our diverse members and our community," said Christy Gillenwater, President & CEO, in a written statement.  "Through Tim’s vision and leadership, we will continue to impact the forward trajectory of our region. We are thrilled to welcome Tim to our award-winning team."  

Hayden has undergraduate degrees in art/graphic design and accounting, both from the University of Southern Indiana, and is currently enrolled in the MBA program at USI. He is an Evansville native.