--- title: "Comings and Goings: Career Moves in Associations" id: "55008" type: "post" slug: "comings-and-goings-career-moves-in-associations-19" published_at: "2022-08-28T22:00:56+00:00" modified_at: "2026-03-17T15:13:47+00:00" url: "https://associationsnow.com/2022/08/28/comings-and-goings-career-moves-in-associations-19/" markdown_url: "https://associationsnow.com/2022/08/28/comings-and-goings-career-moves-in-associations-19.md" excerpt: "Association professionals are always on the move. Here’s our monthly roundup of new hires, career changes, and retirements across the industry. Of Note: Dan Garrett, CAE, is the new executive director of the American Association for Respiratory Care." taxonomy_category: - "Executive Leadership" taxonomy_post_tag: - "AssociationsNow" - "Business" - "careers" - "Executives" - "Leadership" taxonomy_content_format: - "Article" taxonomy_role: - "Association CEO / Executive Director" - "C-Level" - "Director" - "VP" taxonomy_persona: - "Association Professionals" --- [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 were several promotions, including Krishna Aravamudhan and April Kates-Ellison at the American Dental Association and Andrew Topps at the American Forest & Paper Association. In addition, new chief staff executives were welcomed at several associations. Here’s a look at a few of the career changes happening in the association industry. ### Chief Staff Executives The American Association for Respiratory Care [appointed (opens in a new tab)](https://www.aarc.org/an22-aarc-board-announces-new-executive-director/) **Daniel (Dan) Garrett, CAE,** as executive director. The National Black MBA Association [selected (opens in a new tab)](https://nbmbaa.org/the-national-black-mba-association-names-shawn-m-graham-cpa-as-its-interim-chief-executive-officer-and-paula-fontana-as-interim-president/) **Shawn M. Graham** as its interim CEO. **Anthony Holt** [was named (opens in a new tab)](https://www.tncounties.org/Public/Latest_News_Blog/ACM-Board-Selects-Anthony-Holt-as-Executive-Director-6.21.22.aspx) the new executive director of the Association of County Mayors. He will begin September 1. The National Association of Attorneys General [selected (opens in a new tab)](https://www.naag.org/press-releases/national-association-of-attorneys-general-names-brian-kane-as-new-executive-director/) **Brian Kane** as its new executive director. The Software and Information Industry Association [named (opens in a new tab)](https://email.siia.net/siia-interim-president-announced?ecid=ACsprvt2u88UYHaozuqV7cYt0asrLqAnVzZfDUL9PemoZKbp_8NBxcovsrjjEO3dqFbn-2RafX0-&utm_campaign=SIIA%20Letters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=220738179&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_bKassod5nttg2LD01A285mXeQT1hnqOxo-oKb4-M6EYYu-4vOmLNr3OU3Yp3uYDz40IHl5f3UQQAu7iYwsCZQyZI3F6llEizeFMB6xO-BkaRrc6c&utm_content=220738179&utm_source=hs_email) **Chris Mohr** its interim president. The National Institute of Building Sciences [appointed (opens in a new tab)](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-institute-of-building-sciences-names-new-ceo-ac-powell-301605032.html) **AC Powell, JD**, as its new president and CEO. **Peter Scott** [was selected (opens in a new tab)](https://www.americanpetproducts.org/press_releasedetail.asp?id=1255) as CEO of the American Pet Products Association. ### Other Moves Krishna Aravamudhan April Kates-Ellison The American Dental Association has made two staff changes. It [promoted (opens in a new tab)](https://www.ada.org/about/press-releases/dr-krishna-aravamudhan-promoted-to-vice-president-of-the-practice-institute) **Krishna Aravamudhan** to vice president of its Practice Institute and [elevated (opens in a new tab)](https://www.ada.org/about/press-releases/april-kates-ellison-promoted-to-chief-client-services-and-tripartite-relations-officer) **April Kates-Ellison** to chief client services and tripartite relations officer. Mike Attebury Joel Sallee Louisville Tourism has made two staffing changes: **Mike Attebury** was hired as visitor Center manager and **Joel Sallee** joined the staff as a convention development sales assistant. Heather Carnes Phelps Hope AAHOA has made [two staff moves (opens in a new tab)](https://www.aahoa.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/20220711--aahoa-announces-two-new-key-senior-leadership-positions-to-help-propel-the-association-forward.pdf?sfvrsn=e7550f9f_2) . **Heather Carnes** was promoted to executive vice president of communications and chief strategy officer, and **Phelps Hope** was hired as the new executive vice president of operations and chief development officer. Visit Albuquerque named **Scott Craighead** its vice president of sales, services, and sports. The Baltimore Convention Center [appointed (opens in a new tab)](https://www.bccenter.org/p/press/baltimore-convention-center-appoints-new-deputy-director) **Phil Costa** as the new deputy director. The National Independent Venue Association [appointed (opens in a new tab)](https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e91157c96fe495a4baf48f2/t/62dea9f13ac7dc6a625f2343/1658759666425/NIVA+-+Cody+Cowan+Coo+Announcement.pdf) **Cody Cowan** to the newly created position of chief operating officer. Visit Phoenix office named **Lorne Edwards** its chief sales officer. **Ashley Hood-Morley** [has returned (opens in a new tab)](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/article/ashley-hood-morley-returns-plastics-industry-association-vice-president-industry-engagement) to the Plastics Industry Association and will now serve as vice president of industry engagement. **Jos Huxley** [joined (opens in a new tab)](https://www.toyassociation.org/PressRoom2/News/2022_News/ta-welcomes-jos-huxley-svp-tech-affairs.aspx) the Toy Association as senior vice president of technical affairs. The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau [promoted (opens in a new tab)](https://discoveratlanta.com/news/lindsey-raimondi-promoted-to-public-relations-manager/) **Lindsey Raimondi**to public relations manager. The American Forest & Paper Association [promoted (opens in a new tab)](https://www.afandpa.org/news/2022/afpa-promotes-andrew-topps-vice-president-general-counsel-and-corporate-secretary) **Andrew Topps** to vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary. **Brooke Ybarra** [was named (opens in a new tab)](https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/press-releases/aba-names-new-head-of-office-of-innovation) senior vice president of innovation and strategy at the American Bankers Association. ### Retirements & Departures SIIA President **Jeff Joseph** [has resigned (opens in a new tab)](https://email.siia.net/jeffjosephdeparture?ecid=ACsprvsde77G_-G8wgifg4lzND0Q4Tpw-tTyS8LjEfMTnvaoul09wrQvvKzGUzQh0GQx6pdNXTEE&utm_campaign=SIIA%20Letters&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=219684900&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9ynQ8Ub06HImWCROoayNBD9uc0fbHBt_br5PXKnFXC0NWOhxWfvicUAHQEZ5cVddodhR8CngA0aZHupULepY1STcdgOcQMf_6fdiokE1ISHLDNMwo&utm_content=219684900&utm_source=hs_email) to take on a role in private industry. Visit Spokane President and CEO **Meg Winchester** [announced plans (opens in a new tab)](https://marketing.visitspokane.com/acton/rif/41942/s-00bd-2208/-/l-0042:7/l-0042/showPreparedMessage?utm_term=Click%20here&utm_campaign=Visit%20Spokane%20President%20%2526%20CEO%20announces%20retirement&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-Visit%20Spokane%20President%20%2526%20CEO%20announces%20retirement-_-Click%20here&sid=TV2:MKaqrIoni) to retire at the end of this year. She has been in the position since 2019. (Nuthawut Somsuk/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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