Katy Area Chamber’s Matthew Ferraro Earns Prestigious Certified Chamber Executive Designation
The Katy Area business community is celebrating a major professional achievement as Matthew Ferraro, President/CEO of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce, has earned the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) designation from the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE).
ACCE, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, represents over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related economic development organizations, connecting more than 9,000 professionals worldwide. Its CCE program is recognized globally as the highest professional certification exclusive to the chamber industry, requiring candidates to demonstrate expertise in core areas including management, planning and development, membership, communications, and revenue and operations.
Ferraro is one of just 26 chamber leaders from 19 states to earn the designation in 2025, making this year’s class the largest in the program’s four-decade history.
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“We applaud this year’s Certified Chamber Executives for their commitment to industry excellence,” said Tony Vedda, CCE, IOM, President/CEO of the North Texas LGBTQ Chamber and Chair of the CCE Commission. “Earning this designation highlights their expertise and dedication, distinguishing them as leaders in the Chamber profession.”
Ferraro’s achievement reflects more than 13 years of experience in nonprofit organizational management, a career that began with an internship at the Bryan-College Station Convention and Visitors Bureau while earning his BS in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Sciences from Texas A&M University in 2012. His leadership journey includes completing the U.S. Chamber’s prestigious four-year Institute for Organization Management program in 2017 and the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives’ Center for Chamber of Commerce Excellence at Texas A&M in 2023. He currently serves as a Board Member and Governance Chair for the Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives.
The CCE recognition affirms Ferraro’s ongoing commitment to fostering business growth and community development in Katy. As the head of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce since April 2019, he has guided the organization through a period of strategic growth, deepening partnerships between local businesses and community stakeholders.
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For residents and business owners alike, Ferraro’s accomplishment highlights the Chamber’s alignment with national best practices and its active participation in a global network of economic leaders. As ACCE continues to provide its members with education programs, original research, benchmarking tools, and access to peers worldwide, Ferraro’s certification brings these resources even closer to the Katy area.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
