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ASAE Names Christopher Moore Chief Learning Officer
Christopher Moore is ASAE’s new chief learning and meetings officer, effective March 24, 2025. ASAE hired Moore following a comprehensive nationwide search and selection process. Vetted Solutions was honored to serve as ASAE’s search partner.
Hart named NAWIC Interim Executive Director
The National Association of Women in Construction has selected Velma Hart, MBA, FASAE, CAE as its interim executive director.
Scott Wiley Named CEO of CoreNet Global
CoreNet Global, the leading organization for corporate real estate professionals, has selected Scott Wiley, FASAE, CAE as its new CEO, effective February 2025. Wiley will bring a visionary approach to expanding in emerging markets, leveraging global digital transformation, and creating new opportunities for members.
AOBA’s New CEO is Lisa Mallory
The Apartment and Office Building Association of Metropolitan Washington welcomes Lisa Mallory as its new president and CEO on February 10, 2025. Mallory succeeds Peggy Jeffers, who is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service leading the association. Mallory brings trade association and government experience to her new role.
Jim Datri Named AESC CEO
The Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants has selected James Edmund Datri as its next CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Datri is a transformative leader, having elevated associations’ impact in prior roles.
FPA Appoints Dan Felton CEO
The Flexible Packaging Association has named Dan Felton its president and CEO. Felton bring extensive association management and public policy advocacy experience to the role.
PIA Selects Mike Skiados as CEO
Mike Skiados, MBA, CAE is the new CEO of the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents. Skiados is a leader in growth and management, having served in a range of positions with large associations.
Marci Thompson Appointed SMPS CEO
The Society for Marketing Professional Services has appointed Marci D. Thompson, DES, chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2024. Thompson served as the interim CEO of SMPS since January 2024 and brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role.
Trade Association Exec Survey Reflects Positive Outlook
CEOs and other C-level executives expressed confidence in their industry associations’ outlook and ability to address challenges
Healing and Building
Listening deeply to understand what the board is saying and why is a critical capacity of successful interim CEOs. At the Solid Waste Association of North America, Richard Yep, FASAE, CAE, translated his quick assessment into the introduction of several leading association management practices—all the while building trust with board and staff.
Transition Time
Stabilizing priority programs while managing the employment, operational, and other issues that came with an association management transition were critical focuses for interim CEO Michele Warholic. Her advice for interim assignments: Stay focused on three or so top priorities. Backburner the others.
Changing the Management Model
Fast assessment goes well beyond evaluating programs, finances, and systems. An interim CEO is well positioned to identify and facilitate impactful changes to the management model—in this case, to an association management company.
Shepherding Positive Change
Leading association transition: Instilling effective management practices, creating financial transparency, and driving revenue were the top board asks of an interim CEO, Sharon Kneebone. She delivered—in spades.
Shawn Townsend named RAMW’s new President and CEO
Shawn Townsend named RAMW’s new President & CEO
ASCPT Announces New CEO Abigail W. Gorman
The American Society for Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics (ASCPT) announced on December 21st the appointment of Abigail W. Gorman, MBA, as its Chief Executive Officer.
Helping Organizations Achieve Diversity Goals
We are thrilled and honored to have our focus on DE&I be recognized by @HuntScanlon in their ‘HR/DE&I Power 65’ rankings
NAPFA Announces Interim CEO Leslie M. Stokes
The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) has announced that our very own Vice President, Leslie M. Stokes, has begun her role as NAPFA’s Interim CEO.
Richard Yep, CAE, FASAE Joins Vetted Solutions
Vetted Solutions is pleased to announce that Richard Yep, CAE, FASAE has joined the firm as a Client Partner