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The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber board of directors notified its members this morning, Wednesday, April 6, that Renea Salyer, executive director of the chamber and the SWCC Foundation had resigned Monday, March 28. Her last official day is today, April 6, however, she will be available on an “on counsel” basis to assist the chamber in its transition. In her resignation letter, Salyer stated the commute from Warsaw to Syracuse and the additional time required of her position have placed a burden on her personal ability to meet the increasing needs of her family. He has accepted a position in Warsaw. In an email notifying its members, the chamber board of directors stated Salyer “has done an absolutely outstanding job in the last 2 1/2 years. She has been the key to making our chamber a driving force in the advancement of our community. This is a credit to her and to her alone.” Candidates for the position of executive director are being identified and are being solicited. In the interim Dennis Pressler, as board president, will be the acting executive director.