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David DuBois was elected chair of the Convention Industry Council’s board in November. While his day job as president and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events in Dallas keeps him plenty busy, he’s excited about his term as CIC chair. Some of his goals: expand the global reach of the meetings, exhibitions, and events industry and emphasize its impact on the world economy. Highlights from his volunteer leadership roles follow.

### A Volunteer Leadership History

**2010–:** Member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Board

**2011:** Chairman of the Dallas-Fort Worth Tourism Council

**2011–2014:** Director-at-large of the ASAE and ASAE Foundation boards

**2012–:** U.S. Travel Association board member

**2013–:** Meetings Mean Business Coalition board member

**2013–2014:** Chairman of the Texas Society of Association Executives

**2014–:** CIC board chair

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