Orris Named New BACC Executive Director

The BACC Board of Directors has named Ron Orris as the new Executive Director of the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce. Orris, a Bradford native, will begin his appointment at the Chamber on July 19th.

“I am honored to be given this position, and I am excited to get started,” Orris said. “Bradford is a big part of my life, and I am looking forward to taking on the challenges in helping Bradford grow. It will be nice to be back on Main Street!”

Most recently, Orris was the Store Manager for the Bradford Wal‐Mart from 2002 to 2010, and held various management positions with the St. Marys, Clearfield, and Olean, New York Wal-Marts from 1997-2002. His other professional experience includes a thirty-year tenure with James R. Evans Company, where he began his career as a sales clerk and eventually moved into the role of co-owner and primary buyer for the store.

Orris currently serves as the Controller for the City of Bradford, Chairman of the Board for the Bradford City Water Authority, and Vice Chairman for Futures Rehabilitation Center.

Previously, he served as Mayor of Bradford and as a City Councilman, held leadership positions with the Bradford Downtown Merchants Association and Bradford Downtown Business District Authority, and is a past member of BACC’s Board of Directors.

“Ron’s past work experiences and undeniable passion for the Bradford region will help us tremendously,” stated Chamber President Chris Funk.

“He already has some great ideas on how to further weave Bradford into the McKean County fabric and beyond. Our members, Board of Directors, and Executive Search Committee are excited to start working with Ron,” Funk added. Orris, and his wife, Terri, reside in Bradford and have three adult children and six grandchildren.