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## Janet McEwen, CAE, the director of corporate relations for the American Society of Radiologic Technologists in Albuquerque, New Mexico, once spent time as a Weight Watchers instructor.

Janet McEwen, CAE, has come a long way since selling wigs at Winkelman’s Department Store in the ’70s. Yet, the lessons learned earlier in her career remain with her today. One that sticks out: “Be nice to everyone. Today’s ‘no’ may be next month’s ‘yes.’ And today’s customer or member may be the big boss five years from now.” A few highlights from her career path:

**1972** Wig salesperson at Winkelman’s Department Store

**1973–1975** Garbage line worker at her college cafeteria (Alma College)

**1976** Ad layout staffer for the Tawas Shopper weekly newspaper

**1977** Chapter services secretary at the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)

**1979–1986** Chapter services director at ACEP

**1987–1988** Weight Watchers instructor

**1994–2008** Director of grants and corporate relations at ACEP

**2008–** Director of corporate relations at the American Society of Radiologic Technologists

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