Huntsville/Madison County Chamber
Erin Koshut is an experienced professional who has held significant roles in various companies throughout their career. Erin began their career as an Assistant Publicist at Cumberland House Publishing in 1998. In 1999, they joined AkinsCrisp Public Strategies as a Vice President, where they worked in the Nashville office before moving to Washington, DC in 2004 to establish and lead a new office. During their time at AkinsCrisp, Erin provided strategic communications, project management, and government affairs support to several clients, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Appalachian Regional Commission. In 2013, they joined CRISP Communications, LLC as the Vice President for Client Services and Special Events, leading account teams and serving as the lead strategist for the firm's work with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Finally, in 2015, Erin became the Director of Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama, overseeing the growth and activation of the park. In 2018, they were promoted to the role of Executive Director, where they continue to support the growth and development of the park's companies, employees, and stakeholders.
Erin Koshut completed their Bachelor's degree in Public Relations from Lipscomb University from 1994 to 1998. Prior to that, in 1993 and 1994, they attended Kennesaw State University, although it is not specified whether they obtained a degree or pursued a specific field of study there.
In terms of additional certifications, Erin obtained a Business Incubation Management Certificate from InBIA, the International Business Innovation Association, in November 2017.
Recently, Erin is currently pursuing a field of study in 21st Century Leadership at Harvard Kennedy School, starting in 2020. However, the end year for this education is not specified.
Huntsville/Madison County Chamber
The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is an organization of businesses, professionals and local leaders working to ensure a secure and sustainable economic future for our community. The Chamber’s vision is to provide for an enhanced quality of life for all citizens in our region, and our mission is to prepare, develop, and promote the community for economic growth. Meeting our goals and objectives is made possible through the dedicated efforts of Chamber volunteers, community leaders, and a talented Chamber staff focused on advancing the economic development growth of our community. Every aspect of the Chamber’s work supports the primary objective of the organization – growing and improving our local economy. The various components of the Chamber programs seamlessly benefit our over 2,100 members and investment partners. The Huntsville/Madison County Chamber will pursue business growth, promote the economic advantages of our area, protect our military and space programs, and enhance the values of membership in the organization.