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Exit Interview: Bob Benedict, CAE

By Katherine Schaefer Late last year, Bob Benedict, CAE, headed back to his home state to lead the Florida Swimming Pool Association, leaving behind the National Pawnbrokers Association, where he served two terms as executive director. His first term lasted 18 months until he was forced out because of a “renegade president” who thought he could do the job better. Perhaps realizing their mistake, two years later NPA came knocking on his door to offer him the old position again. “Most people thought I was crazy to even think about going back,” he said. Benedict battled with the idea for over a month, he said, unsure if he wanted to return to an organization that once fired… Read More