David Jackson
David Jackson was named President and CEO of the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce in August of 2016.
During his tenure with the chamber, Jackson has worked to grow several successful new programs and initiatives, including Keep Boone Healthy and Vision Northwest North Carolina. The organization has over 750 active members and the team has produced annual increases in sponsorship and membership revenue.
Jackson serves on the Board of Directors of AppalCart and Watauga Opportunities, Inc.
A 2000 graduate of Appalachian State, Jackson came to the chamber after 15 years as a member of the Appalachian State Athletic Department staff, serving the last 10 years as Associate Athletic Director. Jackson served as radio play-by-play announcer for Appalachian Football, men’s basketball, and baseball teams for 16 seasons. He was twice named NC Sportscaster of the Year (2007,’12) by his peers in the National Sports Media Association.