Appalachian Community Capital Board of Directors Selects Daniel Wallace as new President and CEO
December 2025
Christiansburg, VA [December 2, 2025] – Appalachian Community Capital (ACC) is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has selected Daniel Wallace as the organization’s next President and CEO. Daniel will step into his new role on January 2, 2026, succeeding Donna Gambrell, who will retire at year’s end after guiding ACC through almost a decade of transformative growth.
With nearly 30 years of rural business development and nonprofit leadership, Daniel’s experience includes owning and operating a small business and serving as Executive Director of an arts organization. He leads with an entrepreneurial spirit, expertise in community development, and a passion for making a difference in rural communities.
