Jay Byers, CEO of the Greater Des Moines Partnership, has been elected to lead the board of the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. The organization representing more than 9,000 professionals is based in Alexandria, Va. Members of ACCE’s board of directors represent more than 50 organizations, including many of the world’s largest and most influential regional chambers of commerce. Byers joined the board in 2012 and began a new term in 2016. He will be chair-elect through July 13, 2020, when he will begin to serve as chair. His chairmanship runs through July 2021.