Bagdasarova to replace Birdsall at helm of South Salt Lake Chamber

Tereza Bagdasarova has been named president of the South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce by a unanimous decision of the board of directors. She moves to the role from her previous position as the chamber’s managing director.

Bagdasarova succeeds Gary Birdsall as president. Birdsall will remain with the chamber, where he will work in membership growth and will maintain an active role in the chamber’s initiatives.

“Since 2013, Gary’s infectious enthusiasm and genuine care for the community have left an indelible mark,” the chamber said in its announcement of the transition. “South Salt Lake City owes him a tremendous debt of gratitude for his efforts in strengthening ties between businesses, government entities and the local community.”

Bagdasarova brings a wealth of experience in community service to her new role, including positions with the Women’s Business Center of Utah and United Way of Salt Lake. She currently serves as a planner for the City of South Salt Lake’s Community and Economic Development Department. She holds degrees from the University of Utah and Westminster University.

Bagdasarova said her advocacy for business owners stems from her own entrepreneurial journey, including incubating her own pop-up bakery, and participating in a number of boards, committees and programs dedicated to small-business development and education.