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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 association industry. Of Note: Artesha C. Moore, FASAE, CAE, was named the new president and CEO of Association Forum.
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Career moves are common in the association industry. This month, there are several changes at the executive level, including Barbara Arango, CAE, who joined the Illinois Park & Recreation Association, and Patricia Turner, who will lead the American College of Surgeons.
A few people also moved into the vice president role, including Brad Rysz, CAE, at the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals and Dana Johnson Downing at the North American Renderers Association. Here’s a look at promotions and other career changes in the association industry.
Chief Staff Executives
The Illinois Park & Recreation Association appointed (opens in a new tab) Barbara Arango, CAE, as its new executive director.
Webb Brown was named (opens in a new tab) executive director of the Montana Dental Association.
The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp elevated (opens in a new tab) Deana Ivey to the role of president. Butch Spyridon, who was formerly president and CEO, will retain his role as CEO.
Association Forum appointed (opens in a new tab) Artesha C. Moore, FASAE, CAE, its new president and CEO, effective February 14.
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning named (opens in a new tab) Aaliyah A. Samuel its president and CEO.
Patricia L. Turner, MD, was selected as (opens in a new tab) executive director of the American College of Surgeons.
Jenifer Waller was appointed (opens in a new tab) president and CEO of the Colorado Bankers Association.
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys selected (opens in a new tab) C. Grace Whiting, JD, as its executive director.
Other Moves
Amanda Armstrong was named (opens in a new tab) senior vice president of brand and community engagement at event technology company Encore.
Destinations International made two recent hires: Jane Cunningham joined (opens in a new tab) the staff as director of European engagement, and Emily Scheiderer came on board (opens in a new tab) as the director of education, sales, and services.
The North American Renderers Association named (opens in a new tab) Dana Johnson Downing its new vice president of international programs.
(ISC)²—the association of certified cybersecurity professionals—made two recent hires. Jon France was selected (opens in a new tab) as the group’s first chief information security officer, while James Prather joins (opens in a new tab) as vice president of global marketing.
Mike Jackson was named director of sales for Discover Dunwoody.
American Trucking Associations promoted (opens in a new tab) Sarah Rajtik to executive vice president for human resources and operations.
Bradley Rysz, CAE, was promoted to vice president of marketing and communications for the Association of Nutrition & Foodservice Professionals.
Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp named (opens in a new tab) Scott Schult its new chief marketing officer.
Retirements
After 22 years at the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, with the last 13 serving as chief executive officer and executive director, Sal Martino, FASAE, CAE, announced (opens in a new tab) he will retire on Jan. 3, 2023. Martino spent seven years on the ASAE Board of Directors in several leadership roles, including chair.
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