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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
Dr. Don Tharpe Named Murray State University Board of Regents Chair
Dr. Don I. Tharpe, has been elected as Murray State University Board of Regents Chairperson, becoming the first African American to hold the role in the university’s 100-year history.
Vetted Solutions Expands Chicago, IL and Washington, DC Teams
Vetted Solutions has responded to the growing demand for its executive search services with important additions to the firm’s leadership team and promotion of several key staff members