Rick Rungaitis, CEO of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, was presented with the San Marcos Inspiration, Leadership and Excellence (SMILE) Award by the San Marcos City Council at the July 13 City Council meeting.
He was nominated by Councilmember Ed Musgrove for serving as a valuable community resource for both San Marcos-based businesses and the greater San Marcos community. He routinely promotes a positive business climate, economy and quality of life in San Marcos.
“Under Rick’s leadership, the Chamber has become a sustainable and relevant organization helping to bolster the local economy and guide San Marcos businesses through the challenges of operating through a pandemic,” Musgrove said. “Rick’s tireless efforts to liaison the San Marcos business community with local and regional support opportunities have kept many of our local businesses open and moving forward. His mindset and focus on community exemplify the true meaning of Inspiration, Leadership and Excellence.”
About the San Marcos City Council’s Civic SMILE Award
There are often community members who rise to the top – clearly reflecting this San Marcos ‘Spirit of Service.’ That’s why San Marcos City Council members initiated the Civic SMILE Award recognition program in March 2021.
Six times each year, a community member is chosen by a specific City Council member to receive recognition and will be presented with a San Marcos Inspiration, Leadership and Excellence (SMILE) Award during a City Council meeting.
For more information about the recognition program: San Marcos Civic SMILE Award.
