Fred Welsh was honored with the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce 2017  “Chairman’s Award” at a luncheon on January 17 at the Lakewood Country Club. 

The award is given annually to an individual for their significant contributions to the Chamber through their professional experience, community engagement, and leadership. It was presented by Congressman Pete Sessions, who also presented Fred with a Congressional Plate. 

Fred is hardworking, loyal, a quiet leader, positive, energetic and exemplifies what every Chamber Board member should strive for. Fred works tirelessly behind the scenes. He has been on the board for many years and has headed up the Ambassadors, is at every Ambassador event and ribbon cutting, every luncheon and every event. 

“He is everywhere,” said Chamber Chairman Andrea Sanders. “It has been said, if you do not see Fred show up at an event, start calling the hospitals.” 

Fred’s love for East Dallas is contagious and he is involved with other local community organizations including White Rock Partners and the shoreline clean up with Friends of White Rock Lake.