Troy Development Council

06/16/2026

The Troy Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) and Troy Development Council (TDC) are pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Oberdorfer as President of the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and Chief Executive Officer of the Troy Development Council. Oberdorfer will begin his new role on July 6, 2026.

“Paul's proven leadership, deep understanding of economic development, and commitment to community collaboration make him uniquely qualified to lead our organizations into the future,” said Ben Poeppelman, Chair of the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “His experience working across government, business, and community sectors will be a tremendous asset to our members and the broader Troy community.”

Annette Ryan-Baker, President of the Troy Development Council Board of Directors, echoed that enthusiasm.

“Paul has spent his career helping communities grow and thrive,” Ryan-Baker said. “His strategic vision, economic development expertise, and track record of building strong partnerships align perfectly with the mission of the Troy Development Council. We are excited to welcome him and look forward to the impact he will have on Troy's continued success.”

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03/04/2026

Michael Brendel Named Interim President of Troy Chamber and CEO Troy Development Council

The Troy Ohio Chamber of Commerce and the Troy Development Council have announced the appointment of Michael Brendel as Interim President of the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and Interim Chief Executive Officer of the Troy Development Council, effective March 2.

Brendel will serve in a dual leadership role on a short-term basis to provide organizational oversight and continuity while the boards of directors conduct a comprehensive search for a permanent President and CEO. In addition to overseeing the strategic vision of both organizations, he will assist the boards with recruitment and the transition process to ensure continued alignment with each organization’s strategic priorities.

Read the complete press release online - https://tinyurl.com/47shw7d8

11/30/2025

The Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and the Troy Development Council announce that we have accepted the resignation of Joey Graves, effective November 24. Joey has served as President of the Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and CEO of the Troy Development Council since 2018. Both boards extend their sincere appreciation to him for his years of dedicated service and leadership within the Troy community. We thank Joey for his many contributions and wish him continued success in his next endeavor.

Both organizations remain fully functional and committed to serving the Troy community as we begin the search for the next President/CEO.

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