Richardson Chamber of Commerce accepts resignation of President, CEO Bill Sproull

The Richardson Chamber of Commerce announced Feb. 4 that its executive committee had accepted the resignation of President and CEO Bill Sproull, effective immediately.

Sproull also resigned from his position as president and CEO of Tech Titans and the Richardson Economic Development Partnership. Tech Titans is a local nonprofit technology trade organization that promotes the North Texas technology ecosystem, according to its website. The Richardson Economic Development Partnership is a joint initiative of the city of Richardson and the Richardson Chamber of Commerce to market the area and existing employers and recruit new companies.

“This was a good time to move on, given the chamber’s recent success in achieving a third five-star accreditation and Tech Titans’ successful production of its 21st annual awards gala,” Sproull said in a statement. “It has been my honor to serve as CEO, but it is time for a new generation to take the helm.”

Sproull had been with the chamber for 17 years and is leaving to pursue other opportunities, according to a news release. He did not immediately respond to a request for additional comment.

“We wish Bill all the best and thank him for his years of service to the Richardson chamber, the city of Richardson and Tech Titans,” chamber board President Manasseh Durkin said in a statement.

Durkin said a leadership team for the chamber and Tech Titans is expected to meet Feb. 7 to make recommendations for appointing an interim leader for the groups, with an announcement likely to follow in "the very near future."

"The chamber and Tech Titans are both vital organizations playing critical roles and providing key services in North Texas," Durkin said via email. "This will give us an opportunity to pave an exciting future for us, our partners and the tech community. I strongly believe in and support the work we are doing."

Sproull’s resignation follows the retirement of John Jacobs last month. Jacobs served as the executive vice president of economic development and had been with the organization for 25 years, according to the chamber’s website.

Editor's note: This article has been updated to include additional comments from Richardson Chamber of Commerce Board President Manasseh Durkin.