The Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce is under interim leadership following the resignation of former director Marc Abshire.

Abshire stepped down to take a job as executive director of the Port Angeles Regional Chamber, according to a story in the Peninsula Daily News. He was hired in Poulsbo in October 2014.

Poulsbo Chamber board treasurer Dan Barry will serve as interim director, according to a news release.

“Poulsbo is experiencing historic growth and dynamic new economic opportunities and the board is excited to work together to renew, strengthen and build partnerships in 2016,” Poulsbo Chamber President Ingmar Anderson said in the release. 

The chamber’s annual gala and awards ceremony is scheduled for Jan. 16 at the Clearwater Casino event center.