SAN ANGELO, TX — Steve Ahlenius took the helm as president and CEO of the San Angelo Chamber of Commerce in November 2024, succeeding Walt Koenig, who retired abruptly. Upon arrival, the organization faced declining membership rolls, questions about its relevance, and eroding influence in a city with more than 4,000 businesses. Ahlenius described this as part of a nationwide trend for chambers of commerce but believed San Angelo could become an outlier through decisive action.
