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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.
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
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