May 2024 Ambassador Highlight: Bob Hays

The Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber is very grateful to have our wonderful ambassador team. These Chamber ambassadors are an extension of the Chamber staff, allowing our members to have more points of contact. We want to highlight each ambassador as a 'thank you' for their continued support and dedication that they put into the ambassador team.

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We asked each ambassador a set of questions in an effort to become better acquainted and get a preview of their life outside of ambassador work. Our first highlight is the one and only Bob Hays.​

Life as an Ambassador
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Bob has been a loyal ambassador for six years, even being Chair of the ambassador team for four of those years! When asked about his favorite aspect of being an ambassador, Hays said, “It is hard to pick just one area, as helping others involves every facet of the ambassador program. However, the mentee opportunities are probably my favorite. To see the excitement in a new member to the Chamber, when they become aware of all the ways that the Chamber can benefit them and help them grow their business is so rewarding.”

Life Outside of Being an Ambassador
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If you have ever attended a Chamber event, you most likely have met Bob yourself. He is a very outgoing and bubbly guy, often seen with his partner-in-crime wife, otherwise known as Patty. The Hays’ have been together over 44 years; 10 of which they lived on a boat! Bob enjoys boating when he is not busy with his work, both as an ambassador and as the President at LegalShield.

At LegalShield, Hays helps people and companies gain affordable access to quality law firms. He also is heavily involved in Toastmasters, the U.S. Power Squadron, his church, and full circle back to his favorite pastime, boat training.

Hopes for the Ambassador Program
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Bob is looking forward to seeing the ambassador program grow and evolve: “I would like us to have about twenty involved and engaged ambassadors, so we can better assist not only new Chamber members but existing ones as well. With twenty to twenty-five active ambassadors, we could reach out to a few existing members each month to see how they are doing and how we can help them get more value from their membership.”

In the meantime, Bob finds being an ambassador to be involved, rewarding, and satisfying, if he had to use three words to describe it.

Connect with Bob

If you are wanting to meet Bob or seek his wisdom about the legal system, you can reach him at his email address, which perfectly captures his boating lifestyle: [email protected]. ​

EMAIL BOB

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Learn More About the Ambassador Program

​Interested in learning more about what it takes to be a Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber ambassador? Learn more here.

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