A new initiative, the Vetted Solutions x AMCI Research series, promises insights into the circumstances and considerations that characterize association leaders’ decision to evaluate the association management company model—whether as a full-service staffing solution or for selected association programs.

The American Society of Civil Engineers has named Samantha Rosenberg, CAE, SPHR, SHRM-SCP its new chief human resources officer, effective October 2026, following an executive search facilitated by Vetted Solutions.

CFP Board’s deliberate, strategic process of board member recruitment underscores the importance of bringing the necessary talent to the governing body. The board elected financial professionals Evelyn Zohlen, CFP, Drew McMorrow, CFP, and Zar Toolan to its board of directors following an extensive recruitment effort, supported by Vetted Solutions.

Global business executive and association leader Elizabeth Usher, MBA, is the next CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management, effective December 1, 2026. ASCM leaders selected Usher following a comprehensive search led by ASCM’s board of directors in partnership with executive search firm Vetted Solutions. 

Vetted Solutions President and CEO James Zaniello, FASAE, is one of two new appointees to the FY2027 ASAE Business Services, Inc. and ASAE Insurance Company Board of Directors.

The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel has named Jennifer Briggs, MBA, CAE, IOM, as its executive director, effective September 9, 2026. Briggs succeeds Deborah O. McKinnon, who is retiring after 17 years of service. ACTEC’s selection of Briggs follows an executive search managed by Vetted Solutions.

Experienced nonprofit leader David Benson is the new CEO of GO2 for Lung Cancer. Benson brings more than 27 years of executive leadership experience advancing patient-centered cancer care through innovation, philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and organizational transformation.

Corporate real estate organization CoreNet Global has appointed transformative leader Vicki Worden, MBA, CAE, as its new CEO, effective August 1, 2026. Vetted Solutions was honored to partner with CoreNet Global in the board-led executive search.

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), which represents more than 6,500 members who care for high-risk pregnant people, is pleased to announce that Neal Kovach, MBA, has been selected as its new CEO effective June 1.

Corey Schwarz is the new COO at the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association. He assumes the role following a nationwide search conducted by Vetted Solutions. Schwarz’s appointment reflects the addition of the COO role, which the association’s leadership views as a key component in the organization’s long-range planning.

In his new role at CFP Board, Ben Roberts, CPTD, SHRM-SCP, will lead programs that support CFP professionals in delivering competent, ethical financial planning to the public. Roberts joins the executive leadership team as managing director of program development.

Vetted Solutions is pleased to announce that it has acquired BlochReed Association Advisors, a premiere association management company (AMC) selection firm.

Vetted Solutions is proud to announce that President and CEO James Zaniello, FASAE will serve as the 2026 vice chair of the Americas Council of the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants.

The board of directors of the National Association of Teachers of Singing has appointed Melissa Greenblatt as its executive director, effective January 26. Greenblatt brings extensive experience in association management, strategic planning, marketing, and sales to her new role.