SALISBURY— The Rowan Chamber of Commerce announced that it hired Sydney Trexler Murphy as its new member services and marketing manager.

Murphy joins the chamber with experience in marketing and communication, most recently in the health care industry. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor of arts in strategic communications. She is a native of Rowan County and is married. Her first day on the job will be Monday, June 10.

“Sydney will be an excellent addition to our team and we are looking forward to her working with our Leadership Rowan programs, special events and marketing/communications,” said Chamber President Elaine Spalding.

The Rowan Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit private business organization with over 800 member firms. Member benefits include business advocacy, workforce development, networking programs, and much more. For more information on the chamber, contact staff at 704-633-4221 or info@rowanchamber.com or go to www.rowanchamber.com