Comings and Goings: May/June 2015

The Snow­Sports Industries America  (opens in a new tab) board of directors announced that David Ingemie, SIA’s president for the past 34 years, will step down at the conclusion of the 2016 SIA Snow Show.

The National Parking Association  (opens in a new tab) has promoted ­Christina Garneski to vice president of marketing, communications, and events.

The Pennsylvania State Nurses Association  (opens in a new tab) has hired Steve Neidlinger, CAE, as membership engagement specialist. He previously served as membership and outreach coordinator for the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association.

Steven J. Carasso was recently named director of marketing and communications for the National Association of the Remodeling Industry  (opens in a new tab).

Kevin Fitzpatrick has been named executive vice president and chief innovation officer for the American College of Cardiology  (opens in a new tab).

The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America  (opens in a new tab) recently announced several promotions: Bob Wiggans to senior director of membership, Ali Prolago to manager of government affairs, Elizabeth­ ­Armstrong to manager of technology and support, and ­Katherine Brown to manager of finance and administration.

Association Management Center  (opens in a new tab) has hired Sally Weir, CAE, to serve as executive director of its client the American Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology  (opens in a new tab). Weir previously was executive director at the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board  (opens in a new tab).

Kathy Kreiter­ has been named executive director of the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery  (opens in a new tab). She previously was CEO and executive director of the International Association for the Study of Pain  (opens in a new tab).

The Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau  (opens in a new tab) has hired Tim Haggerty to serve as vice president of sales and Walden Agustin Sr. as senior national accounts director. Haggerty most recently was director of sales and marketing at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown  (opens in a new tab). Agustin previously managed accounts at the San Francisco Travel Association  (opens in a new tab).

Scott Snipes has been named general manager of the Grand Hyatt Atlanta  (opens in a new tab). Snipes previously was general manager of Hyatt Regency Savannah  (opens in a new tab).

Conference­Direct  (opens in a new tab) has hired Virna Navia as director of global accounts. Navia most recently served as senior national sales manager for MGM Resorts, International at Mandalay Bay  (opens in a new tab).

MetroConnections, Inc  (opens in a new tab)., has announced ­Kimberly ­Walters as its new marketing and public relations manager.

Shepard Exposition Services  (opens in a new tab) has appointed Ricardo Ortiz vice president of sales for its western region.

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