Leron Gubler, who has been head of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce for 25 years, has decided to retire from his duties as the leader of one of the most-recognized chambers of commerce in California. Gubler, 66, announced to the chamber board on Jan. 17 that he will be ending his career with the chamber by 2019.

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce president and CEO Leron Gubler has represented business interests in Hollywood, but once said that one of his favorite parts of the job is emceeing star ceremonies on the Walk of Fame.

“It has truly been an honor to work in one of the most famous communities in the world and to be a participant in the revitalization of Hollywood,” said Gubler. “I have had great opportunities working with our board, my staff and so many committed Chamber members, as well as the entertainment industry.”

Gubler has served as the president and CEO of the chamber since 1992, which makes him the longest-serving CEO in the history of the 97-year old organization. In September 2017, he was honored for his 25 years of leadership at the helm of the chamber.

“Over a quarter century ago, Leron was hired during Hollywood’s darkest hours, when hope for great leadership was only a dream for the chamber board,” said Jeff Zarrinnam, chair of the board of the Hollywood Chamber. “For 20 years, I’ve attended a countless number of meetings with Leron, where I witnessed his wisdom, small-town values, great character, positive will, enthusiasm and patience to push things constantly forward toward a successful action. We thank him for his service to Hollywood and we wish him the very best.”

At the time Gubler started, both Hollywood and the Chamber were struggling. Numerous businesses were leaving Hollywood and the Chamber had changed CEO’s three times in three years. Gubler is credited with stabilizing the organization and helping to build conditions so that the renaissance of Hollywood could flourish.