CEO Departures

Gilpin to leave facility management group

The International Facility Management Association announced President and CEO Don Gilpin will not renew his contract at its conclusion next year. He will step down June 30, 2025.

“On behalf of the global board of directors, I would like to express our profound appreciation to Don Gilpin for all he has accomplished for IFMA,” said IFMA Board Chair Dean Stanberry. “Don took the helm during a time of challenge for the organization and was able to skillfully navigate the association to a position of ongoing strength and respect across the industry.

Gilpin joined IFMA in 2018 as a consultant before being named chief operating officer and later president and CEO. Previously, he spent 17 years at home technology nonprofit CEDIA, most recently as director of workforce development and veteran employment. 

CEO Arrivals

Kireta Jr. named leader of materials group

ASTM International has appointed Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as its next president, effective May 1. He will succeed Katharine Morgan, who has led the group since 2017 and will be retiring after a 40 year career with the organization. 

“Andy has spent years supporting ASTM International in a variety of volunteer roles and is exceptionally well-suited to lead the organization forward. He brings a strong commitment to ASTM’s mission, values, and membership. Kathie’s dedication and engagement have made it possible for us to find the right leader for ASTM’s future, and we are delighted she will help to ensure a smooth transition as Andy assumes the role in May,” said Bill Griese, 2024 chair of ASTM’s Board of Directors.

Kireta Jr. will join ASTM International from the Copper Development Association. He has worked for CDA since 1992 and is currently president and CEO of the organization. He has also been on the ASTM International Board of Directors since 2014.

He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University.

Korn Ferry assisted in the search.

Work to helm insurance association

The Surety & Fidelity Association of America announced Ryan C. Work has been named the group’s next president and CEO. Former President and CEO Lee Covington left the organization in September 2023 to lead the Reinsurance Association of America.

“With Ryan’s in-depth trade association management experience and background in developing and managing strategic outreach and policy programs before Congress, the administration, and various federal and state regulatory agencies, the board is confident in his ability to lead the association successfully,” said Robert Murray, SFAA Board Chairman.

Work was most recently senior vice president of government relations at the Self-Insurance Institute of America, where he spent nine years. Previously, he was senior director of government and regulatory policy at publishing company McGraw-Hill and legislative director for Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Was.) and Katherine Harris (R-Fla.).

He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Penn State University.

Russell Reynolds assisted in the search.

Staff Departures

Brewers Association—Nancy Johnson will retire as senior vice president of meetings and events at year end. She joined the group in 1993 as a temporary registrar before being named event coordinator and later event director.

Nareit—Tony Edwards is retiring as senior executive vice president of Nareit (National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts) at the end of March. He has spent the past 30 years at the association, where he also held the role of executive vice president and general counsel. 

Staff Arrivals

American Hospital Association—Mike Schiller has been appointed executive director of the Association for Health Care Resource & Materials Management of the American Hospital Association. He has led the group on an interim basis since 2023 and was previously AHRMM’s senior director of supply chain.

International Dairy Foods Association—IDFA has announced new roles for three members of its executive team, as well as a retirement.

Tom Wojno is now chief operating officer in addition to senior vice president of innovation and member advancement. Wojno joined IDFA in 2017 from the National Restaurant Association, where he was vice president of member value and strategy. Previously, he also worked for America’s Promise Alliance and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Colin Newman is now senior vice president of strategic initiatives, as well as chief of staff. Newman joined IDFA in 2017 as manager of legislative affairs and political programs before being named director of political affairs and strategic programs in 2019. He was previously manager of corporate relations for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Neil Moran has moved into a part-time role with the organization and will retire as senior vice president of finance and administration, effective June 30. Moran has been with IDFA since 2007, when he was appointed vice president of finance and administration before being promoted to senior vice president. He was previously chief financial officer for the National Capital Revitalization Corporation.

Water Quality Association—Jeremy Pollack has been named government affairs director of WQA. He previously worked in an advisory role for the group and was most recently manager of federal and global government affairs for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).