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The American Heart Association appointed **Emily Holubowich** vice president of federal advocacy.

The National Grocers Association named **Greg Ferrara** its new CEO.

**Savannah Schaefer** has joined CompTIA’s advocacy team as senior director.

**Maunda Land, CAE,** was named chief member engagement officer at the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

The Endocrine Society welcomed **Christopher Urena, CAE,** as chief learning officer.

The American College of Cardiology welcomed **Ranna Parekh** as director of diversity and inclusion.

Visit San Jose welcomed **Matthew Martinucci** as vice president of sales and destination services.

**Carla Rea DeFlorio, CAE,** was named chapter relations director of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.

The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine promoted **Mina Larson, CAE,** to CEO.

The National Association for Gifted Children named **John Segota, CAE,** its new executive director.

**Jennifer Garry** was named membership director of the Enterprise Wireless Alliance.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association named **Frank Hugelmeyer** president.

**Judy Cullen** is the new managing director of partner development at Visit Salt Lake.

The International Game Developers Association named **Renee Gittins** its new CEO.

**Kim Cooper** joined the North American Millers’ Association as manager of government affairs.

The California Water Environment Association welcomed **Jenn Jones, CAE,** as executive director.

**Daniel Garrett, CAE,** has been appointed executive director/CEO at the American Society of Transplant Surgeons.

**Karin Sand** joined the Credit Union National Association as vice president of system provider relations.

**Andy Herman** has joined Event Marketing Partners as vice president of sponsorships and events.

**Yvonne Wolf** joined the National Restaurant Association as executive vice president of human resources.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association named **Patrick Hughes** vice president of operations and strategy.

Higher Logic named **James Willey** chief product officer.

Clockwise from left: Maunda Land, CAE; Carla Rea DeFlorio, CAE; Andy Herman; Jenn Jones, CAE.

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