Officials with the Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association have announced the hiring of a new Executive Director. Paul Griffen from Red Oak will assume his duties on November 18th, 2013. The Chamber say Griffen is an experienced manager with a Bachelor of Science degree and over 30 years of experience in managing all aspects of varied business operations. He has a history of community work with not-for-profit entities not only in Red Oak but in multiple communities and states. In addition, he has been involved with economic development partners on both the state and local level in several locations.

Griffen has said he is looking forward to working with the Chambers’ current staff and investors.