Chamber seeks new director

The New Prague Chamber of Commerce has parted ways with Deb Kalousek, executive director for nearly five years, it was announced this week.

Barb Skluzacek, chamber president, said the chamber’s executive board made the decision to “go in a different direction” last month. The change was effective November 14.

Brooke Sticha, office assistant at the Chamber, was named interim executive director.

Kalousek joined the chamber in January, 2014, succeeding Kristy Mach. During her tenure the Chamber started the “Czech out New Prague” event in August and continued to operate other events, including the “Run New Prague” Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K races in May, the Dozinky Festival each September and the annual Parade of Lights and Holiday Celebration in the Park to kick off the holiday shopping season locally.

Skluzacek said the chamber’s board of directors was scheduled to hold a meeting Wednesday, Dec. 12, and will discuss how to proceed in naming a permanent executive director.