Senior Staff Appointments: June 2010
Government affairs The $74M-revenue American Association for Cancer Research announced that Mary Lee Watts is the Philadelphia-based groups new director of government relations. Before joining AACR, Watts was director for science and public affairs for the $5M-revenue American Society for Nutrition and manager for legislative and political affairs for the $33M-revenue American Dietetic Association.Watts has a bachelors degree from Vanderbilt
Read MoreIFA chooses broad-based new CEO
Stephen Caldeira brings varied resume to International Franchise AssociationWhen the new president and CEO of the International Franchise Association arrives June 15, he will carry with him more than two decades of unusually wide-ranging experience, including senior positions in the political arena and the private sector as well as in associations.
Read MoreIndustry groups are joining forces against DISCLOSE Act
U.S. Chamber is leading the fight against bill, which comes in response to recent Supreme Count ruling on campaign finance ads.Eighty-five trade associations have lined up against a campaign finance bill recently introduced by congressional Democrats, setting up a potentially contentious debate on Capitol Hill in the next few months.
Read MoreInterviewers can use the opportunity to tout the brand
Association executives who interact with job applicants should be thinking of themselves as brand ambassadors, experts say. The interview process is a two-way street. While the interviewer is assessing applicants, they, in turn, are sizing up the organization.
Read MoreNews in Brief: June 2010
The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America announced the resignation of CEO Mark Woodward, who has held the position since 2008. Woodward said he plans to pursue other career interests. COO Rhett Evans has been named interim CEO as GCSAA searches for a successor. Bumphus to head higher education group
Read MoreGroups investigate new nonprofit for health enrollment
Families USA is leading many other large health care organizations in the effort; a final decision is expected by midsummer By Mark Tarallo
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