Jim Mikula, a Fredericksburg resident and global hospitality consultant, has been named the new Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce president and CEO.

The announcement was made last Wednesday by Chamber Chairwoman Marilyn McNabb after her executive committee search concluded. Mikula replaces Penny McBride, who is retiring after leading the organization for the past 13 years. (She also served another stint as executive director for nine years when the Chamber and Fredericksburg Convention and Visit...