After six years and nine months as President and CEO of the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, Bryan Starr announced his resignation in December, according to a new letter released by the Chamber. 

On Monday, Jan. 8, the Chamber released a letter praising Starr’s leadership throughout his tenure. The letter, obtained by Irvine Weekly, indicates Starr informed the chamber staff that he would seek a new opportunity in January. No further details regarding his next opportunity were provided.

“Bryan’s service has had an undeniable impact on Irvine’s economy. His work helped bring global companies — and their jobs and investment — to Irvine. During the pandemic, he guided the Chamber skillfully through the crisis. And he was an advocate for all Irvine businesses,” the letter read. “We’re also proud that, under Bryan’s leadership, the Chamber was honored with Five-Star Accreditation by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce (the highest possible rating), the President’s E-Award for Export Service from the U.S Department of Commerce, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Community Excellence Chamber Award and numerous chamber industry awards.”

The former Chamber CEO, as of Monday, Jan. 22, added Partner at Rialta Alliance to his LinkedIn profile. Starr does not list a company website or contact information for Rialta Alliance.  

In terms of other experience, Starr’s LinkedIn also indicates that he joined the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce in May 2017, after spending five years as Senior Vice President of the Orange County Business Council.

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