Chief of Staff
Kathryn Kryder Putnam serves as the Chief of Staff at the Metro Atlanta Chamber (MAC), where she manages the Investor Relations team and leads member engagement across all revenue streams, programs, and signature events. She oversees and coordinates MAC’s $15M annual revenue generation and works closely with the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors, managing communications, coordinating meetings, and driving board-level initiatives. Kathryn also directs corporate event sponsorship efforts, producing investor events with visibility to more than 20,000 members each year.
In her role, Kathryn advises and supports the President & CEO on strategy, logistics, and communications. She serves as a key liaison between the CEO and the senior leadership team, shaping meeting agendas, coordinating leadership retreats, and fostering collaboration across the organization. In addition, she leads special projects spanning economic development, community engagement, and strategic partnerships. Kathryn also oversees MAC’s building operations team and manages daily office operations.
An Atlanta native, Kathryn graduated from The Lovett School and earned a business degree from Furman University. She is an active member of Peachtree Presbyterian Church, the Junior League of Atlanta, Capital City Club, and Burge Club, and volunteers with Atlanta Charity Clays as well as at her son’s school. She and her husband, Jeff, live in Buckhead with their son.
