Megan Colson has joined the Hays Area Chamber of Commerce team to further develop the business prosperity of Hays and its neighbors. Colson comes with an abundance of experience in public relations, event coordinating and community outreach. In college, Megan led an award winning fundraising organization and was recently recognized as the Executive Director of the Year from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Megan is originally from Medicine Lodge and graduated from Fort Hays State University in December of 2012 with a degree in Communication Studies and minor in Leadership. Most recently Colson interned for Red Frog Events in Chicago, IL, one of the fastest growing active entertainment companies in the country. Colson joins the Chamber in the newly created Project Coordinator position.

The Hays Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to have Megan as a new addition to their team and look forward to her part in the future of the Chamber. “Not only do we believe Megan will do an incredible job in this new role, we believe this restructuring of two existing positions will better meet the needs of our Chamber members,” said Tammy Wellbrock, Executive Director. “Last summer, we were able to observe Megan’s many talents when she interned for us and we are excited to put many of her ideas into action.”

In addition to overseeing all of the Chamber’s external communication materials and vehicles, Colson will also assist with the Hays Area Young Professionals and Leadership Hays.

Colson added, “I am excited to join the HACC team and look forward to helping foster business and organization development. I am fortunate to be joining such a respected organization that prides itself on strengthening our community.”