Matthew Ferraro has been named to the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) 2025 Forty Under 40 list of emerging leaders shaping the chamber of commerce industry, the organization announced on December 2. Ferraro has served as President/CEO of the Katy Area Chamber of Commerce since 2019.

This annual recognition program showcases 40 of the industry’s top emerging leaders who have demonstrated success in their careers and made significant contributions to the communities they serve. The list includes CEOs and staff professionals from a wide variety of roles and chamber sizes. Honored for their creativity, dedication and commitment to identifying innovative solutions that will help shape the future of the chamber profession.

“These outstanding leaders embody the talent, energy and dedication to drive meaningful change,” said ACCE President & CEO Sheree Anne Kelly. “Their passion for strengthening their communities and promoting innovation in the chamber profession is shaping a promising future for those they serve.”

ACCE has over 1,600 chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations as members, representing more than 9,000 professionals in the industry.

Eligible chamber professionals must be nominated by their chamber’s president/CEO, direct supervisor or board chair. Candidates must demonstrate meaningful involvement in the advancement of their community and proven professional success within their chamber.

Ferraro brings over 13 years of nonprofit management experience and holds top industry credentials—including the Certified Chamber Executive designation—along with extensive leadership roles at state and regional chamber organizations. He leads the Chamber’s strategic planning, fosters strong community and member relationships, ensures fiscal responsibility, and supports staff development while actively engaging in the Katy community with his family.

The full 2025 40 Under 40 list was announced publicly in the Fall 2025 edition of Chamber Executive, ACCE’s digital magazine. View all the honorees online at https://magazine.acce.org/.

About the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE)

ACCE is the professional society supporting the people who lead local, regional, statewide and international chambers of commerce and related business and economic development organizations. Our membership includes more than 1,600 business/civic organizations worldwide. We provide our members with information resources, thought leadership, education programs, original research, benchmarking, retirement security, and access to a network of peers. Learn more about us by visiting www.ACCE.org.