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**Bruce Hammond, CAE,** was named executive director of the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board.

**Elizabeth George** joined the American Guild of Organists as director of member engagement and chapter development.

ATL Airport District Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomed **Kimberly Payne-Ward** as senior sales manager and **Jenna Snyder** as director of convention services.

IPC–Association Connecting Electronics Industries named **Shawn DuBravac** its chief economist.

The American Apparel and Footwear Association promoted **Stephen Lamar** to CEO.

Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau promoted **Pholeta Alexander** to vice president, technology and facilities; **Sheretha Bell** to vice president, brand; **Kristin Delahunt** to vice president, convention services; and **Cynthia Mokotoff** to vice president, human resources.

The Entomological Society of America promoted **Chris Stelzig, CAE,** to executive director.

Hargrove named **Tara Higgins** its new president.

**Andrea Wong** was named senior vice president, scientific and regulatory affairs, at the Council for Responsible Nutrition.

**Emeline (Eme) Augustini** joined the National Association of Dental Plans as executive director.

The Retail Industry Leaders Association promoted **Brian Dodge** to president.

The American Network of Community Options and Resources appointed **Shannon McCracken** vice president for government relations.

**Erik Milito** was named president of the National Ocean Industries Association.

**Thomas M. Bohn, CAE,** joined the Association for Corporate Growth as CEO.

**Shelley Taggart Kee** was promoted to vice president, human resources and administration, at the American Public Transportation Association.

MemberSuite appointed **Marcus Underwood** chief operating officer.

**Joy Ditto** joined the American Public Power Association as CEO.

McKinley Advisors welcomed **David Gammel, FASAE, CAE,** as principal and promoted **Suzanna Wight Kelley** to principal.

Clockwise from left: Payne-Ward, Snyder, DuBravac, Taggart Kee, and Wong.

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