Lawton Fort Sill Chamber approves Montgomery’s resignation

The Lawton Fort Sill Chamber of Commerce approved former chamber President and CEO John Michael Montgomery’s resignation at their regular board meeting Monday afternoon.

Montgomery spoke to acting director Austin Rabon about his departure Friday morning, according to a previous article. He chose to leave to pursue new opportunities.

Montgomery was formally voted into his position July 6, 2023 by the chamber’s Board of Directors, following a recommendation made by the chamber’s executive board, the article said.

Montgomery said his decision “…just felt like the right moment in time,” and he’s very grateful for the chance he’s had, the article said. He plans to pursue private interests and figure our what he’ll do next.