Snare has served as the Senior Director of Operations and Government Affairs since April 2020, and as Director of Communications and Government Relations since April 2018.
Prince William Chamber President and CEO Debbie Jones, stated “From the beginning of his Chamber career, Ross has proven his leadership ability. His fresh and innovated ideas have provided numerous new and exciting programs and events. His quick thinking of creating a daily COVID Alert email, a year ago, proved to be a lifeline and amazing resource to all businesses in our region. Ross is dedicated to our members and our community. He is passionate about advocating for a pro-business environment. I am excited to continue to work closely with Ross in his new role, as we move the Prince William Chamber to the next level.”
“In his time with the Prince William Chamber, Ross Snare has helped to shepherd the growth and stability of our Chamber and has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing the interests of the membership of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce. In my role as the 2020 – 2021 Board Chair, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Ross, and recognize the pivotal role he has played in helping to formalize the goals and vision of the Chamber as we look to the future. It is my pleasure to congratulate Ross on his new role,” stated 2020-2021 Chamber Board of Directors Chair and President, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Kathie Johnson.
“I’m excited and humbled by the faith and responsibility that the leadership of this organization and its members have put in me. This is an amazing opportunity and I will continue to work on behalf of our over 1,200 Member Businesses, their employees, and the community to help make this region the premier place to do business in the Commonwealth,” said Snare.
Snare, is the product of a proud military family and a Christopher Newport Alumni (’13). He currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, one of the largest regional Chambers of Commerce in Virginia. Prior to his time with the chamber, he served in a variety of capacities as a political aide to federal, state, and local elected officials from across Virginia.
Throughout his time at the Prince William Chamber, he has led the efforts to improve the business climate in the region by advocating pro-business and economic development policies and projects and has been an advocate for workforce development, educational opportunities, and making Virginia the best place for business.
Snare has served on a variety of Boards and Commissions. He served on the Christopher Newport Alumni Society Board of Directors from ‘14-‘18 and as President from ’16-’17, Action in Community Through Service (ACTS) Board of Directors and currently serves on the Prince William Education Foundation (SPARK), the Hylton Performing Arts Center Development Committee, the Manassas Business Council (Vice-Chair) and the Manassas Regional Airport Commission.
