Scholar program builds pipelines of diverse leadership
A goal of the American Society of Association Executives is to develop and groom minority talent for leadership inside associations Stefanie Reeves had very little experience in associations before she was hired shortly after college to run a political action committee for the National Telecommunications Cooperative Association.
Read MoreTrade groups scrutinize investments, reevaluate risks
Financial turmoil is forcing associations to examine their financial strategies and appraise reserves The downturn in the economy and market instability have many associations taking a closer look at their reserve fundstypically a mix of equities and fixed income assetsto ensure a cushion for their organizations or a backup fund in case of a recession. Chief financial officers inside trade groups and their outside fund
Read MoreAPI recruits new leader from chemistry trade group
Jack Gerard, head of the American Chemistry Council, is preparing to take charge at the American Petroleum Institute, as Red Cavaney, APIs current CEO, plans to retire Nov. 1. Nels Olsen, managing director of the Washington office of Korn/Ferry International, led the search, which lasted less than a year. In an API statement, Rex Tillerson, CEO of ExxonMobil and current API
Read MoreDon Shea resigns as chair-elect of ASAE
Don Shea, former CEO of the Rubber Manufacturers Association, has resigned as chairelect of the board of the American Society of Association Executives. In a personal letter of resignation to ASAEs board of directors June 2, Shea requests that the boards leadership committee consider other candidates for the annual post when it meets June 12.
Read MoreNews: June 2007
ERA head to lead parks group June 20, 2008 Barbara Tulipane, who has been heading the Electronic Retailing Association (ERA), will join the $11 million-revenue National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) as CEO. She leaves her position as CEO and chief operations
Read MoreFormer House Speaker Hastert joins D.C. lobbying firm
After resigning his seat in late 2007, former congressman joins high-profile K Street firm to provide strategic counsel to clients.
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