Tricia Smith is the Senior Vice President, Investor & Community Engagement at the Colorado Chamber of Commerce. Her responsibilities at the Colorado Chamber include event sponsorship, budget, and execution; Board development, and engaging business leaders in advocacy for Colorado’s economic prosperity.
Prior to joining the Colorado Chamber, Tricia is a veteran in the airline industry, 15 years with Southwest Airlines, where she lead, coached, and managed the Southeast Region in Ground Operations and Marketing. Earlier in her career, Tricia supported the Executive Team and served as an advocate for internal and external customers. Tricia’s vast airline experience achieved operational excellence, cultivated community relations and contributed to nationally award-winning customer service.
Tricia earned a full-ride athletic scholarship at Nicholls State University where she played Division I NCAA softball. Later she graduated from California State University, Chico with a business degree.
Tricia has a passion for travel, loves the outdoors and always looking for the next adventure. She lives in Denver, Colorado. In 2015, Tricia was chosen for American Enterprise Institute Leadership Network, a graduate of the Institute for Organization Management and serves on the Association of State Chamber Professionals Board of Directors.