News: July 2007
Chiasson promoted at life insurance assn The $2.8 million National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies concluded their search for leadership by promoting internally. Jack Chiasson, who is NAILBAs director of conventions and events, will move into the associations top slot
Read MoreNew website helps hospitals with IRS Form 990
A partnership of four hospital-related associations launched a new website to help member hospitals cope with the revised IRS Form 990. The 990 Coalition for Hospitals, established by the American Health Lawyers Association, the Catholic Health Association of the United States, the Healthcare Financial Management Association and VHA Inc., created the site to offer information and advice to hospital professionals.
Read MoreBanking Trade Associations to Merge
The memberships of American Bankers Association and Americas Community Bankers still need to vote this summer on a proposed merger of the banking trade groups. But if both sides agree to combine their forces, they will become one of Washingtons largest trade associations and will dramatically expand the power of the banking lobby. Both groups say they hope to complete the proposed merger by November.
Read MoreQuasi Association Aims to Build Confidence in Professional Mortgage Industry
The National Association of Mortgage Professionals (NAMP) launched on Tuesday, June 26, to raise consumer confidence in the mortgage and lending professions, but its not a nonprofit organization. As a corporate entity, CEO and founder Michael Lefevre said he can implement change quicker because it bypasses time-consuming committee meetings nonprofit face.
Read MoreForest and Paper Chooses Insider as Next CEO
When board members of the American Forest & Paper Association met last week for an executive session, they decided not to launch another search process for their next CEO. Their pick was already in place.
Read MoreArchey Leaving AeA in 2008, Search Under Way
The Board of Directors of electronics association AeA announced that president William Bill T. Archey plans to retire in Feb. 2008 after 13 years at the helm. Recruitment firm Korn/Ferry International is handling the search for his replacement at the $16.9 million revenue group.
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