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.

The Heart Rhythm Society has named Christina Wurster, CAE, its next CEO. She will assume the role in March 2026, joining HRS at a pivotal moment in the organization’s  journey to end death and suffering due to heart rhythm disorders. Wurster will succeed Patricia Blake, FASAE, CAE, who retired at the end of 2025.

Heather Maurer, MA, CAE, is the new executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, effective January 7, 2026. Maurer will lead NCPG’s strategic direction and oversee its national programs, partnerships, and advocacy initiatives.

Bill Scott, CAE, brings a wealth of c-level and financial experience to his new role as chief operating officer of Investment Adviser Association. Vetted Solutions was pleased to conduct the search in concert with IAA.

Chris Solt brings a lifelong commitment to fair trade and cooperative values to the role of executive director of Pennsylvania Certified Organic. Solt began his new role in September 2025. Vetted Solutions was honored to support PCO’s executive search.

The Governors Highway Safety Association selected Caroline Cash as its chief communications officer. At GHSA, she leads marketing and communication strategies and efforts to drive engagement across all communication platforms. Vetted Solutions partnered with GHSA on the executive search.

The National Athletic Trainers Association has chosen Mollie Pillman, MS, MBA, CAE, as its executive director, effective September 2025. Pillman was selected following a highly competitive national search led by executive search firm Vetted Solutions.

Sheronda L. Carr, MBA, has assumed the role of CEO at the National Association of Women in Construction, following a competitive national search. Carr brings extensive experience in association management, membership development, and organizational growth. Her background includes association leadership roles in the built environment and manufacturing.