--- title: "Comings and Goings: Career Moves in Associations" id: "53727" type: "post" slug: "comings-and-goings-career-moves-in-associations-11" published_at: "2021-12-17T23:39:00+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-17T14:23:29+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2021/12/17/comings-and-goings-career-moves-in-associations-11/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2021/12/17/comings-and-goings-career-moves-in-associations-11.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: Amber Crowell Kelleher, CAE, was named executive director of TESOL International." taxonomy_category: - "Career Development" taxonomy_post_tag: - "ad industry" - "AssociationsNow" - "Business" - "careers" - "Leadership" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "Association CEO / Executive Director" - "C-Level" - "Executive Team" - "VP" 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 Regina Hartfield being selected as president and CEO of the Sickle Cell Disease Association. Also, several people moved into senior vice president positions. Among them are Josh Gold, CAE, at the National Apartment Association and Heidi Haneberg, CAE, at MCI USA. Here’s a look at new hires, promotions, and other career changes in the association industry. ### Chief Staff Executives **Brent DeRaad** [was selected (opens in a new tab)](https://www.arlingtontx.gov/news/my_arlington_t_x/news_stories/arlington_convention_visitors_bureau_new_pres_ceo) as president and CEO of the Arlington (Texas) Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America [named (opens in a new tab)](https://www.sicklecelldisease.org/2021/12/09/scdaa-names-regina-hartfield-ceo/) **Regina Hartfield** president and CEO, effective January 14. **Julia Herz** [was named (opens in a new tab)](https://www.brewersassociation.org/association-news/julia-herz-named-executive-director-of-the-american-homebrewers-association/) executive director of the American Homebrewers Association. TESOL International Association [named (opens in a new tab)](https://www.tesol.org/news-landing-page/2021/11/10/amber-crowell-kelleher-appointed-new-executive-director-of-tesol-international-association) **Amber Crowell Kelleher, CAE**, executive director, effective January 5. The Michigan Nonprofit Association [selected (opens in a new tab)](https://www.mnaonline.org/who-we-are/press-releases/michigan-nonprofit-association-taps-kelley-kuhn-as-new-president-ceo) **Kelley Kuhn** as president and CEO, effective January 1. The Copper Development Association, Inc. [appointed (opens in a new tab)](https://www.copper.org/about/pressreleases/2021/press-release.html) **Andrew G. Kireta Jr.**,president and CEO, effective January 1. The Nebraska REALTORS Association [named (opens in a new tab)](https://nebraskarealtors.com/images/Nebraska_REALTORS_Press_Release.pdf) [PDF]**Ryan Swinney** its new CEO. --- ### Other Moves The National Health Council [hired (opens in a new tab)](https://nationalhealthcouncil.org/news-releases/linda-beza-joins-the-national-health-council-as-vice-president-finance-administration/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=linda-beza-joins-the-national-health-council-as-vice-president-finance-administration) **Linda Beza** as vice president of finance and administration. **Craig Campbell** was promoted to vice president, business development, for the International Sign Association. Laura Colona Rick Robinson The Out of Home Advertising Association of America welcomed [two new hires (opens in a new tab)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/oaaa-bolsters-executive-leadership-names-digital-ad-industry-vet-laura-colona-as-evp-commercial-marketing-officer-and-ooh-leader-rick-robinson-as-chief-creative-officer-in-residence-301440344.html) : **Laura Colona** is the new executive vice president, commercial marketing officer, and **Rick Robinson** has joined as chief creative officer-in-residence. The Hawaii Tourism Authority [named (opens in a new tab)](https://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/news/news-releases/2021/t-ilihia-gionson-joins-the-hawaii-tourism-authority-as-public-affairs-officer/) **T. Ilihia Gionson** public affairs officer. **Josh Gold, CAE,** [was selected as (opens in a new tab)](https://www.naahq.org/news-publications/josh-gold-joins-national-apartment-association-0Josh%20Gold%20Joins%20National%20Apartment%20Association) senior vice president of member education, programs, and affiliate engagement at the National Apartment Association. MCI USA [named (opens in a new tab)](https://www.wearemci.com/en-us/media/press-releases/2021/hhaneberg) **Heidi (Voorhees) Haneberg, CAE**, senior vice president of strategic projects. The Children’s Hospital Association has made two recent staffing moves. It [hired (opens in a new tab)](https://www.childrenshospitals.org/Newsroom/Press-Releases/2021/CHA-Welcomes-New-Chief-Financial-and-Administrative-Officer) **Michelle Hogerty** as chief financial and administrative officer and [named (opens in a new tab)](https://www.childrenshospitals.org/Newsroom/Press-Releases/2021/CHA-Welcomes-New-Chief-Quality-and-Solutions-Officer) **Torey Mack, M.D.,** chief quality and solutions officer. **Corey Langley** [was promoted (opens in a new tab)](https://www.natda.org/news/corey-langley-promoted-to-director-of-operations-for-natda) to director of operations at the North American Trailer Dealers Association. **Don Neal** [was selected for (opens in a new tab)](https://smithbucklin.com/Media/Press-Releases/Smithbucklin-Announces-Executive-Changes) the newly created role of chief strategy officer at Smithbucklin. Destination DC [appointed (opens in a new tab)](https://www.washington.org/press/susan-okeefe-joins-destination-dc-media-relations-manager-trade) **Susan O’Keefe** its media relations manager, trade. **Kelsey Proud** [was named (opens in a new tab)](https://journalists.org/2021/12/08/ona-announces-new-learning-director-kelsey-proud/?utm_source=Online+News+Association+List&utm_campaign=a425bd470e-ONAweekly_389&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_53b827990a-a425bd470e-225867185&mc_cid=a425bd470e&mc_eid=598a303670) learning director for the Online News Association. IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry, [hired (opens in a new tab)](https://www.iaapa.org/news/iaapa-press-room/iaapa-hires-kelly-repass-director-global-research) **Kelly Repass** as its director of global research. Elizabeth VanDersarl Lindsay Murphy Terry Webber The American Forest and Paper Association [promoted (opens in a new tab)](https://www.afandpa.org/news/2021/afpa-promotes-elizabeth-vandersarl-lindsay-murphy-and-terry-webber-vice-president-roles) three staff members: **Elizabeth VanDersarl** is vice president for strategy and operations, **Lindsay Murphy** is vice president of strategic communications, and **Terry Webber** is vice president of industry affairs. **Luke Zak** [joined (opens in a new tab)](https://wcva.org/2021/11/10/wcva-welcomes-luke-zak-as-sports-destination-sales-executive/) the Washington County Visitors Association as its new sports destination sales executive. --- ### Retirements & Departures Visit Baton Rouge President and CEO **Paul Arrigo** [announced (opens in a new tab)](https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/articles/post/president-ceo-of-visit-baton-rouge-announces-retirement/) his plans to retire in 2022, after nearly 20 years in the post. US Tennis Association CEO and Executive Director **Michael Dowse** [said (opens in a new tab)](https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/michael-dowse-to-step-down-as-usta-ceo-in-march.html) he will step down from his post in March 2022. (matdesign24/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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