Andrews steps down as Peoria Chamber CEO

Peoria Chamber of Commerce CEO/President Scot Andrews has left his position for other opportunities in the business world.

Chamber staff will continue operations and has begun a search to fill the position.

Andrews began his tenure in 2019 and stepped down in February.

He owns a location of Any Lab Test Now, 4501 E. Thomas Road, #105 in Phoenix, that has grown under his guidance and will take more of his time to expand the business into the West Valley.

Any Lab Test Now has more than 180 testing locations nationwide and provides lab visits by appointment or walk-in.

Andrews also grew the Chamber during his time working in Peoria. He launched the First Responder’s Charity Golf Tournament, recently completing its third year, and increased the membership nearly 50% from 290 to 420 during the pandemic.

“In a time when most chambers our size were losing membership, we were gaining it. But it was very difficult because businesses were virtual and many were struggling. I was working 24/7, and my capacity continued to shrink. That drove my decision [to leave],” he said. “But I’ll still be out in the business community, going out to businesses and talking to business owners.

Philip Haldiman can be reached at phaldiman@iniusa.org, or on Twitter @philiphaldiman.