Episode 58. Michael Dalby – Past President/CEO, One Southern Indiana (2006-2011)
Michael Dalby is passionate about business and believes a strong and growing economy lead to a strong community.
Michael is the president of the recently formed One Southern Indiana, the local chamber of commerce just north of Louisville. He has over 15 years of experience in economic development. From 1998 – 2006 Michael was president of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce in Texas where was responsible for a $1.2 million budget and direction of 13-person staff. During that time, he grew the business membership from 960 to 1,300 members, a 35% increase.
Michael is a 12-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served as an intelligence analyst and a professor of English and Communications.
Michael received his bachelor’s in International Affairs and Humanities from the U.S. Air Force Academy and his MA in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.