Recent departures, arrivals and promotions at associations

Hugelmeyer

Frank Hugelmeyer will captain National Marine Manufacturers Association as president. He succeeds Thom Dammrich, who is retiring after 20 years at the boating industry trade group. Hugelmeyer has been president of the RV Industry Association since 2015.

Former Lockheed Martin executive Lorraine Martin takes over as CEO of the National Safety Council June 3. Patrick Gouhin is the new CEO of the Angel Capital Association.

Catherine Rydell announced her May 2020 retirement as CEO of the American Academy of Neurology, a post she has held for 20 years.

One of Airlines for America's top lobbyists, Sean Kennedy, is leaving the aviation group to become public affairs chief for the National Restaurant Association. Chip Slaven is joining the National School Boards Association as its chief advocacy officer. He had been at the Alliance for Excellent Education.

Justin Hakes is the new VP of strategic communications at the American Council of Life Insurers. He had been at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce for 11 years.

The National Corn Refiners Association announced two key hires: Steve Gardner as COO and Robin Bowen as VP of external affairs.

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