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The National Athletic Trainers’ Association has hired **David Saddler** as its new executive director. Saddler had served as the interim executive director and was previously NATA’s associate execu­tive director of programs and services.

**Diane Cianflone** has been named director of membership and marketing for the American Nuclear Society. Previously, she served as membership director for the American Bar Association.

**Lori B. Gordon**­ has joined Association Headquarters, Inc., as director of business development.

The National Science Teachers Association has hired **David L. Evans, Ph.D.**, as its new executive director. Evans previously was the director of the Center for Sustainability: Earth, Energy, and Climate at Noblis, Inc.

IMI Association Executives has hired **Adrian Emerson** as association accounting specialist.

The Hotel Group has named **Lloyd Huskey** general manager of the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Fairbanks, Alaska. Lloyd previously served as general manager of the Super 8 Westmark Hotel and Pike’s Waterfront Lodge.

The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission has hired **Jason Jordan** as director of sales. Previously, Jordan was regional director for Experient.

**Brian Ross** is the new president and CEO of Experience Columbus. He previously served as the CVB’s vice president of sales.

**Sarah Linley** has been named associate director of destination services for the San Antonio Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Most recently, Linley was conference service manager for Hotel Valencia Riverwalk.

**Jane Bushong** was recently hired by the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau as a sales executive.

The Roosevelt New Orleans has promoted **Russ Bergeron** to beverage manager and hotel sommelier.

Avenue M Group has announced the appointments of **Maria Berg-Stark, CMP**, director of strategic marketing, and **Caitlin Burns Betka**, market research specialist.

From left: Jason Jordan, David Saddler, Diane Cianflone, Jane Bushong.

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