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) 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) the new executive director of the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.

Pet Care Trust has hired  (opens in a new tab) [PDF] Matt Coffindaffer, MBA, CAE, as its new executive director.

Kate Fryer was selected  (opens in a new tab) 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) 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) Visit Natchez as executive director.

Suzanne Neufang was named  (opens in a new tab) executive director of the Global Business Travel Association.

The Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association’s board of directors has appointed  (opens in a new tab) Rebecca K. Oyler president and CEO.

Guylaine Saint Juste has been hired  (opens in a new tab) 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) president and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Partnership.

The Association of Dental Support Organizations has selected  (opens in a new tab) Andrew Smith as its new executive director.

The United States Golf Association has selected  (opens in a new tab) 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) 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) 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) 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) Nicole Rogers as executive vice president and chief sales officer.

Jenn Sanders joins the  (opens in a new tab) American Quarter Horse Association as director of sales.

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association has selected  (opens in a new tab) Robert Stuckey as its new vice president of business development.

Association and event management firm IMN Solutions promoted  (opens in a new tab) 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) 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) later this year.

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