The Georgetown Chamber of Commerce's board of directors named Jim Johnson as its new president March 9. Johnson, who previously served as president and CEO of the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, takes over for Karen Sheldon, who was the Georgetown chamber’s president for four years before retiring in December. Johnson will begin his new position April 23. The Georgetown chamber is located at 1 Chamber Way, Georgetown. 512-930-3535. www.georgetownchamber.org