There has been a change at the top of the Renton Chamber of Commerce as the Board of Directors is looking to shift the group’s focus and put a renewed relevance on small businesses.

With the change of direction in mind, the Board on Aug. 21 voted to replace CEO Lynn Wallace. Board chairman Brent Camann will take over as Interim CEO  until a replacement is hired.

Camann, a manager with Marriott Hotels, said while the Chamber was doing and continues to do many things for members, especially in its legislative lobbying efforts on issues such as legislation, transportation, economic development and tourism, several of the smaller business owners, which includes most of the members, felt more needed to be done to support the city’s smaller businesses.

Camann said it had gotten to a point where it was necessary to “redefine our relevance to small businesses.”

“That change meant a change in the CEO position,” Camann said.

Camann thanked Wallace for her service. Wallace was hired in January 2013.

Camann said the Chamber would begin searching for a replacement this fall. The Chamber board was scheduled to meet Thursday to discuss the process.