April 9 Meeting
Michael Gallops, President
Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce
The "Metrocrest" refers to three communities that sit geographically in the crest of the Dallas metropolitan area - Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch.
The Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce has three main priorities: 1) continue to serve as the champion for and support local business, 2) provide timely resources for employers and employees, and 3) continue to deliver value and stay the course. Our guiding principle in situations like this is to focus on where we’ll be afterwards as a business community.
Michael Gallops, IOM, TDM is the new Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce new President and CEO, Nov. 15. Gallops steps into this vital role, succeeding Hayden Austin, who departed in the summer to join Metrocrest Services.
In his new capacity, Gallops will spearhead the chamber’s mission to bolster the local business landscape and provide exceptional support to its esteemed membership, focusing on leadership development, business expansion, advocacy, economic prosperity, and fostering community cohesion.
Gallops joins the chamber from a distinguished background within the chamber of commerce industry, where he most recently served as the President and CEO of the Rowlett Area Chamber & Visitors Center. During his tenure at the Rowlett Area Chamber, Gallops initiated groundbreaking entrepreneurship training, established a groundbreaking workforce development initiative in collaboration with the Garland ISD, enhanced advocacy efforts significantly, and steered the chamber through the rigorous U.S. Chamber of Commerce Accreditation program, earning a prestigious 4-Star Accreditation.
Join us Tuesday for an update on the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce.