News: August 2007
Poker group moving to D.C., names new head The Poker Players Alliance announced plans to relocate to the nations capital as well as a change in leadership. The San Francisco, Calif.-based PPA plans to move its headquarters to Washington, D.C. in the coming weeks, but Michael Bolcerek will not make the move with the group and recently stepped down as president. John Pappas, the groups vice president of government
Read MoreSIFMAs CEO announces he will retire
Marc E. Lackritz announced plans to retire as CEO of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, just four months after his co-CEO resigned amid allegations of improper financial withdrawals from the organization.
Read MoreAmerican Lung gets new CEO
The American Lung Association selected Bernadette A. Toomey as president and chief executive officer on July 1. Toomey succeeds John L. Kirkwood, who is retiring after 37 years with the association and six years at the helm. Toomey comes to the $43 million revenue ALA from the American Legacy Foundation, where she spent six years, ending as executive vice-president for strategic partnerships and development.
Read MoreAssns prepare for private equity battle on Hill
Associations representing the private equity industry, hedge fund managers and real estate are joining with the new Coalition for the Freedom of American Investors and Retirees (CFAIR) to oppose proposals in Congress to alter the tax rate of some private/public investment firms.
Read MoreExit Interview: David F. Woods, Nat'l Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors
By Katherine Schaefer
Read MoreWholesalers legal woes challenge two new CEOs
Theres a battle raging for the heart of the beer, wine and alcohol industries in state legislatures across the country. Alcohol wholesale distributors face legal challenges in 26 states from business interests who want to dismantle the state-regulated three-tier distribution system. And much of the wholesalers success or failure may depend on the leadership of two first-time association CEOs, fighting for the survival of their industries.
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