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**Joel Albizo, FASAE, CAE**, was named CEO of the American Planning Association and the American Institute of Certified Planners.

The Endocrine Society selected **Michel Y. Farhat, Ph.D.**, as chief strategic partnerships officer.

The Greater Columbus Convention Center promoted **Amy Huggins** to director of culture and training and **Lea Westerfield** to guest experience manager.

The U.S. Travel Association promoted **Tori Barnes** to executive vice president of public affairs.

The New York Racing Association appointed **David O’Rourke CEO** and president.

**Steven C. Echard, IOM, CAE**, was named executive vice president of the American College of Rheumatology.

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America welcomed **Kristy Weinshel** as executive director.

Steelcase Event Experiences brought on **Doug Melinn** as business development and sales consultant.

The Insured Retirement Association promoted **Jason Berkowitz** to chief legal and regulatory affairs officer and **Paul Richman** to chief government and political affairs officer.

**Marc Anderson** was promoted to chief operating officer of Choose Chicago.

ASIS International appointed **Carla Lochiatto, CAE**, director of the CSO Center.

From left: Joel Albizo, FASAE, CAE; Tori Barnes; Doug Melinn

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