Derrell Hartwick to Lead North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce

Derrell Hartwick, Little Rock Regional Chamber.

Derrell Hartwick has been chosen as the next president and CEO of the North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce, the group announced Wednesday.

Hartwick takes over Nov. 1. He replaces the retiring John Owens.

Hartwick previously led the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce in Idaho. Before that, he was director of sales and member development director at the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Hartwick is the son of North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick, who led the chamber for 15 years. 

The group said in a news release that Derrell Hartwick was chosen from a field of more than 100 applicants from across the U.S.

“Derrell Hartwick was chosen for his enthusiasm, knowledge of the Chamber of Commerce industry and ties to North Little Rock,” said chamber Chairman of the Board Bobby Gosser. “We had a number of very high-quality candidates that applied for the position, but rarely do you find someone that has the credentials and ties to our community that Hartwick has.”