R. Norris Orms

VICE PRESIDENT
Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (FASAE)

“Chicago is a hub for associations. Having a long record in the association world here is important. But it’s also important to have a passion for that world, too. And all of us at Vetted have it.”

Mission Driven

Norris brings an exceptional track record of successful organizational leadership, notably as executive vice president and chief operating officer of Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), the largest nonprofit healthcare association in the United States focused on information technology. Earlier in his career, he also held various leadership roles with the National Safety Council.

In addition to holding an MBA degree, he is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and has earned board certification in healthcare management. He also is a fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE).

His unique mix of successful organizational management and understanding of the special operational dynamics and leadership needs of the association and nonprofit communities has made Norris a valued advisor and source of leadership talent among a wide circle of organizations, beginning with the healthcare sector and extending into other interests.

His deep knowledge of these sectors is matched by an equally sophisticated understanding of the Chicago marketplace, and the broader U.S. marketplace for executive talent. Working closely with his colleagues across Vetted Solutions, Norris expands the firm’s ability to deliver consistently superior search results for clients, based on an unmatched understanding of each client and individual leadership needs and challenges.

What others are saying

  • “His background in the dynamic association world of Chicago is invaluable to us. He keeps us grounded in reality… in common sense.”

    HIS VETTED SOLUTIONS TEAMMATES

  • “He cultivates good relationships with clients by understanding their needs and working to deliver what they require to be successful… smart, out-going, happy, a good communicator – and a good-hearted individual.”

    HIS VETTED SOLUTIONS TEAMMATES