--- title: "Comings and Goings: Career Moves in Associations" id: "52000" type: "post" slug: "comings-and-goings-career-moves-in-associations-2" published_at: "2021-03-11T23:59:27+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-17T04:38:35+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2021/03/11/comings-and-goings-career-moves-in-associations-2/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2021/03/11/comings-and-goings-career-moves-in-associations-2.md" excerpt: "Association professionals are always on the move. Here’s our monthly roundup of new hires, career changes, and retirements across the association industry. Of note in March 2021: Suzanne Clark becomes the first woman to lead the U.S. Chamber of Commerce." taxonomy_category: - "Executive Leadership" taxonomy_post_tag: - "AssociationsNow" - "Business" - "careers" - "Executives" - "Leadership" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "Association CEO / Executive Director" - "C-Level" - "Executive Team" taxonomy_persona: - "Executive Leadership" --- [Home](https://associationsnow.com/) » [Articles](https://associationsnow.com/format/article/) » Comings and Goings: Career Moves in Associations Career moves are common in the association industry. This month, there are several changes at the executive level, including Suzanne Clark becoming the first woman to lead the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Here’s a look at her promotion and other career changes in the association industry. ### Chief Staff Executives The U.S. Chamber of Commerce [welcomed (opens in a new tab)](https://www.uschamber.com/press-release/us-chamber-of-commerce-board-of-directors-executive-committee-appoints-suzanne-clark) **Suzanne Clark** as its new CEO. She succeeds **Thomas J. Donohue**, who led the organization for 24 years. **Tasha Cornish** [was appointed (opens in a new tab)](https://mdcyber.com/news_manager.php?page=22576) the new executive director of the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. Pet Care Trust [has hired (opens in a new tab)](https://www.petsintheclassroom.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/2021-02-Pet-Care-Trust-New-Executive-Director-FINAL.pdf) [PDF] **Matt Coffindaffer, MBA, CAE,** as its new executive director. **Kate Fryer** [was selected (opens in a new tab)](https://www.endocrine.org/news-and-advocacy/news-room/2021/endocrine-society-names-kate-fryer-as-chief-executive-officer) as the next chief executive officer for the Endocrine Society. She will begin this role in April. The American Academy of Audiology [has named (opens in a new tab)](https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearingnewswatch/2021/aaa-gallagher-executive-director/) **Patrick Gallagher, MBA,** as its new executive director effective March 15. His predecessor, **Tanya Tolpegin, MBA, CAE,** stepped down after six years helming the organization. **Devin Heath** [has joined (opens in a new tab)](https://natchezdemocrat.com/2021/02/22/devin-heath-named-new-visit-natchez-executive-director/) Visit Natchez as executive director. **Suzanne Neufang** [was named (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gbta.org/blog/suzanne-neufang-named-executive-director-of-gbta/) executive director of the Global Business Travel Association. The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association’s board of directors [has appointed (opens in a new tab)](https://www.pmta.org/news/10083113) **Rebecca K. Oyler** president and CEO. **Guylaine Saint Juste** [has been hired (opens in a new tab)](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210128005278/en/The-National-Association-of-Black-Accountants-Inc.-Announces-New-President-and-CEO) as executive director of the National Association of Black Accountants. She succeeds **Walter J. Smith**, who retired this year. **Baiju R. Shah** [has been named (opens in a new tab)](https://www.gcpartnership.com/en/News/Press-Releases/February-2021/GCP-Announces-X-as-President-and-CEO) president and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Partnership. The Association of Dental Support Organizations [has selected (opens in a new tab)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/andrew-smith-announced-as-executive-director-of-the-association-of-dental-support-organizations-301238860.html) **Andrew Smith** as its new executive director. The United States Golf Association [has selected (opens in a new tab)](https://www.usga.org/content/usga/home-page/articles/2021/02/mike-whan-next-usga-ceo-longtime-lpga-commissioner.html) **Mike Whan** as its new CEO. After a long tenure at the Ladies Professional Golf Association, he’ll join USGA this summer. ### Other Moves The New Jersey Hospital Association has [added two people (opens in a new tab)](http://www.njha.com/pressroom/2021-press-releases/jan-19-2021-njha-announces-new-members-of-senior-leadership-team/) to its senior leadership team. **Raymond Brandes** will serve as the group’s first chief operating officer, and **Christopher Bailey** as its chief financial officer. **Tom Hood,** **CPA, CITP, CGMA,** former executive director and CEO of the Maryland Association of CPAs, [has joined (opens in a new tab)](https://www.aicpa.org/press/pressreleases/2021/tom-hood-cpa-citp-cgma-to-join-association-of-international-certified-professional-accountants-as-executive-vice-president-business-growth-and-engagement.html) the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants as executive vice president of business growth and engagement. Three new people [have been brought onto (opens in a new tab)](https://www.fiberbroadband.org/blog/fiber-broadband-association-expands-leadership-team-to-support-boom-in-broadband) the Fiber Broadband Association’s leadership team: **Deborah Kish** joins as vice president of research and marketing; Edna Preuss takes on the role of manager of industry affairs, LATAM Chapter; and Trish Ehlers, serves as senior director of membership, industry affairs, and operations. **Pete Pomilio**joined Triad Strategies as its director of association management services. The San Francisco Travel Association [welcomed (opens in a new tab)](https://exhibitcitynews.com/nicole-rogers-named-evp-cso-with-san-francisco-travel/) **Nicole Rogers** as executive vice president and chief sales officer. **Jenn Sanders** [joins the (opens in a new tab)](https://www.aqha.com/-/aqha-hires-jenn-sanders-as-director-of-sales?redirect=%2F) American Quarter Horse Association as director of sales. The Asian American Hotel Owners Association [has selected (opens in a new tab)](https://carterbaldwin.com/news/aahoa-hires-robert-stuckey-as-vp-of-business-development) **Robert Stuckey** as its new vice president of business development. Association and event management firm IMN Solutions [promoted (opens in a new tab)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/imn-solutions-appoints-melissa-tighe-cmp-executive-vice-presidentcfo-and-lauren-moore-vice-president-sales-and-marketing-301239831.html) two staff: **Melissa Tighe, CMP,** is now executive vice president and CFO, and **Lauren Moore** is now vice president of sales and marketing. The International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition [promoted two staff (opens in a new tab)](https://www.iacc.org/media/iacc-elevates-candice-uzoigwe-and-lara-miller-to-senior-leadership-roles) to senior roles. **Candice Uzoigwe** is now senior vice president, and **Lara Miller** is senior counsel. **Tim Ward** has joined Community Brands as general manager for Aptify. ### Retirements **Borre Winckel**, president and CEO of the Building Industry Association of San Diego County, announced that [he is retiring (opens in a new tab)](https://timesofsandiego.com/business/2021/02/16/san-diego-building-industry-association-head-borre-winckel-to-step-down/) later this year. (lemono/iStock/Getty Images Plus) [Rasheeda Childress](https://associationsnow.com/author/rasheeda-childress/) Rasheeda Childress is a former senior editor at Associations Now. 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