The Hood River County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is starting the search for permanent executive director to lead that organization.  In a statement the Chamber, doing business as Visit Hood River, indicated interim executive director Ashley Huckaby May declined an offer from the board to serve in the permanent position to pursue new personal and professional endeavors in February.  May will continue to support the board of directors and the organization through the executive search and transition process.  The board plans to take applications through January 25, interview finalists in February, and fill the position as soon as possible.