Patrick W. Chapin
Summary
The mentors who have influenced me most led by example, demonstrating the power of selfless giving and an outward focus. Their guidance shaped my approach and inspired me to build community, uplift others, and create lasting impact. This philosophy has been the foundation of my success as a business, community, and nonprofit leader.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
PRESIDENT & CEO
BAY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
01.2024 - Current
- Strategically realigned business operations to enhance member value and foster a strong organizational culture centered around teamwork, creativity, and innovation.
- Chaired the Chamber's Political Action Committee (PAC) communication and political campaign, successfully securing voter approval to renew an Infrastructure Surtax (60-40% margin).
- Created the Vision Investor program, which gives members significant recognition while generating a new revenue stream for the Chamber.
PRINCIPAL
CHAPIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Served as Interim CEO and Senior Consultant, leading the launch of the 25,000-square-foot American Furnishings Hall of Fame.
- Responsible for fundraising, grant management, financial proformas, and creating staff and operational policies and procedures.
- Provided strategic support to clients in government relations, marketing, fundraising, and business development.
PRESIDENT & CEO
BUSINESS HIGH POINT, INC.
06.2016 - 08.2022
- Boosted annual revenue from $750K to over $2M, expanded membership from 600 to 950, and grew the endowment from $200K to over $4M during a six-year tenure.
- Shepherded a $50M philanthropic investment from David Congdon and the Earl and Kathryn Congdon Family Foundation and raised an additional $17M from public and foundation grants and private and corporate donations to fund Congdon Yards.
PRESIDENT & CEO
WINTER PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
01.2009 - 06.2016
- Grew annual budget by 37% during tenure as CEO.
- Developed strategic sales, marketing, and retention plans, resulting in an approximate 7% annual increase in net memberships.
- Recognized as a community leader skilled in building consensus and fostering collaboration among local organizations, government institutions, and businesses.
- Launched the 'Chamber Cares' initiative, raising and distributing over $500,000 in philanthropic support for local nonprofits.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SARASOTA YMCA
03.2005 - 12.2008
- Held multiple roles including Executive Director of Frank G. Berlin Branch, the 85,000-square-foot flagship facility with more than 13,000 members, while managing a budget of $5M.
- Oversaw operations of all summer camps, specialty camps, and ropes courses.
- Responsible for the construction and opening of the Teen Center, offering youth development programming, social enrichment, and leadership development.
- Led the Association's fundraising campaign.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
WALT DISNEY COMPANY
02.1992 - 01.2001
- Held various management positions over a 9-year career with the Walt Disney Company, including roles with International Programs, International Alliances, and Sponsorship Development.
- Project Director for the 'Florida World Pavilion'; promoting business and tourism during the Sydney Olympic Games.
- Raised more than $6M in sponsorships and managed budgets of $5M+.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Psychology
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, FLArt History & Italian
FLORENCE STUDY PROGRAM
Nonprofit Management Certificate - Political Leadership Institute
ROLLINS COLLEGE
Winter Park, FLWebsites
Affiliations
- President, Bay County Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Chairman, Committee for a Better Bay County
- Board Member, Bay County Economic Development Alliance
- Committee Member, Bay County Child Care Task Force
- Member, Florida Association of Chamber Professionals
Personal Accomplishments
- Completed five Ironman Triathlons.
- Completed a one-day Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim run (42 miles and 20,000 feet in elevation).
- Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro (the highest free-standing mountain in the world, 19,340 feet).
- Climbed Ojos del Salado (the highest volcano in the world, 22,615 feet).
- Competed in multiple marathons and ultramarathons.
- Became a living kidney donor in 2016 and continue to do donor advocacy and awareness work.
- Raised over $500,000 with my family through multiple fundraising campaigns to support research for Sanfilippo Syndrome.
- Fulfilled lifelong goal of international service (2003-2004), traveling to various developing countries, volunteering, researching and writing.
Accolades
- HONORARY COMMANDER, Tyndall Air Force Base, 2024
- TOP C-SUITE EXECUTIVE IN THE TRIAD, Triad Business Journal, 2021
- POWER PLAYER, Triad Business Journal, 2021
- CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, District 5, Orange County, Orlando, FL, 2016
- TOP 20 INFLUENCER, Winter Park Magazine, 2016
- ROTARIAN OF THE YEAR, District 6980, Orlando, FL, 2016
- TOP 10 MEN TO WATCH IN CENTRAL FLORIDA, Orlando Business Journal, 2011
Timeline
PRESIDENT & CEO
BAY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
01.2024 - Current
PRINCIPAL
CHAPIN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
08.2022 - 01.2024
PRESIDENT & CEO
BUSINESS HIGH POINT, INC.
06.2016 - 08.2022
PRESIDENT & CEO
WINTER PARK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
01.2009 - 06.2016
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SARASOTA YMCA
03.2005 - 12.2008
MANAGEMENT TEAM
WALT DISNEY COMPANY
02.1992 - 01.2001
Art History & Italian
FLORENCE STUDY PROGRAM
Nonprofit Management Certificate - Political Leadership Institute
ROLLINS COLLEGE
Bachelor of Science - Criminology & Psychology
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
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