Life University VP Gilles LaMarche appointed to Cobb Chamber board

Gilles LaMarche, DC, Life University’s vice president of university advancement, has been appointed to the Cobb County, Georgia, Chamber of Commerce’s Board of Directors for 2025.

LaMarche, whose term begins in January, attended the board’s orientation earlier this month.

As a longstanding advocate for education, community development and leadership, LaMarche has a commitment to serving the Cobb County community that aligns with the mission of the Cobb Chamber, noted a Life University press release. His leadership at Life University, where he has worked since 2013, has fostered partnerships that have strengthened local economic, workforce and leadership initiatives.

A doctor of chiropractic who ran a successful high-volume practice for more than 25 years, LaMarche is also an executive coach, speaker and author who has lectured and presented workshops all over the world. He holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of Toronto, received his doctor of chiropractic degree from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program at Cornell University. He has served in leadership roles in numerous organizations and received many awards and accolades for his contributions to the community and the chiropractic profession.

“Dr. Gilles LaMarche has been an exemplary leader in our community for many years, and we’re honored he’s joining the Cobb Chamber Board of Directors,” said Cobb Chamber President and CEO Sharon Mason. “Economic, workforce and leadership development are all key priorities of the Cobb Chamber, and Life University has played a vital role for many years as a key partner in all these areas. We look forward to working with Gilles to expand these efforts further.”

LaMarche’s appointment highlights Life University’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and leadership, the press release further noted. As the largest chiropractic educational institution in the world and a pioneer in vitalistic health sciences, Life University continues to drive innovation and collaboration throughout the region.

For more information, visit life.edu.

About Life University

Life University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, associate, master’s and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees, and also has programmatic accreditation through the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) and the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The mission of Life University is to empower students with the education, skills and values necessary for career success and life fulfillment, based on a vitalistic philosophy.