Comings and Goings: July 2013

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.