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Comings and Goings: Career Moves in Associations
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.
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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) Daniel (Dan) Garrett, CAE, as executive director.
The National Black MBA Association selected (opens in a new tab) Shawn M. Graham as its interim CEO.
Anthony Holt was named (opens in a new tab) 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) Brian Kane as its new executive director.
The Software and Information Industry Association named (opens in a new tab) Chris Mohr its interim president.
The National Institute of Building Sciences appointed (opens in a new tab) AC Powell, JD, as its new president and CEO.
Peter Scott was selected (opens in a new tab) as CEO of the American Pet Products Association.
Other Moves
The American Dental Association has made two staff changes. It promoted (opens in a new tab) Krishna Aravamudhan to vice president of its Practice Institute and elevated (opens in a new tab)April Kates-Ellison to chief client services and tripartite relations officer.
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.
AAHOA has made two staff moves (opens in a new tab). 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) Phil Costa as the new deputy director.
The National Independent Venue Association appointed (opens in a new tab) 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) to the Plastics Industry Association and will now serve as vice president of industry engagement.
Jos Huxley joined (opens in a new tab) the Toy Association as senior vice president of technical affairs.
The Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau promoted (opens in a new tab) Lindsey Raimondi to public relations manager.
The American Forest & Paper Association promoted (opens in a new tab) Andrew Topps to vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary.
Brooke Ybarra was named (opens in a new tab) 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) to take on a role in private industry.
Visit Spokane President and CEO Meg Winchester announced plans (opens in a new tab) to retire at the end of this year. She has been in the position since 2019.
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