CEO Departures

Rosenberg to step down from camp group

The $11M-revenue American Camp Association announced Tom Rosenberg will step down as president and CEO in October. Chief Operating Officer Henry DeHart has been named interim CEO. Rosenberg, who has helmed the association since October 2016, will provide support to DeHart through the end of the year, according to a press release from ACA.

Prior to joining ACA, Rosenberg was executive director of Camp Judaea and director of Blue Star Camps.

The ACA Board of Directors will begin a search for Rosenberg’s successor.

“Each of us on the board and staff will move forward with the same dedication and focus Tom brings to our mission," said Board Chair Lizabeth Fogel. “Change brings opportunity. We’re excited about our future together and are appreciative of Henry’s steady leadership during this period of transition.”

CEO Arrivals

Johnson named leader of coatings group

The $8.8M-revenue American Coatings Association announced Mike Johnson will take over as president and CEO, effective Nov. 1. He will succeed Andy Doyle, who has led the association since 1988 and announced his plans to retire in March.

“We look forward to Mike’s leadership at ACA and are confident his knowledge and experience will propel the paint and coatings industry and the association forward over the next several years,” said Jeff Powell, ACA chairman.

Johnson will join ACA from the National Stone, Sand, & Gravel Association, where he has been president and CEO since 2013. Previously, he spent seven years at the National Beer Wholesalers Association, where he was executive vice president and chief advocacy officer. He also held the roles of vice president of government affairs for the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America and director of congressional affairs for the National Association of Home Builders. 

He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Kentucky.

Heidrick & Struggles assisted in the search.

Witchey to lead behavioral health group

The Association for Behavioral Health and Wellness announced Debbie Witchey has been named president and CEO of the $1.7M-revenue group, effective Oct. 1. She will succeed Pamela Greenberg, who has led the association since 1998.

“Debbie brings deep health care experience and visionary leadership, and we are confident that she will build on the strong foundation established by Pamela and lead ABHW to new heights,” said ABHW Board Chair Adam Easterday.

Witchey will join the group from the Healthcare Leadership Council, where she began working in 2001 and is currently executive vice president and chief operating officer. Previously, she worked at health care provider Roper St. Francis Healthcare and the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

She has a bachelor’s degree in public policy from Duke University and a master’s degree in health administration from the Medical University of South Carolina. 

Korn Ferry assisted in the search. 

Staff Arrivals

American College of Cardiology—Adrienne R. Mortimer has joined the $27M-revenue ACC as associate director of legislative affairs. She joins the ACC from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons, where she spent 16 years and was most recently director of legislative and political affairs. Previously, she spent eight years at the American College of Surgeons.

American Council of Life Insurers—Josh Daniels has joined $45M-revenue ACLI as vice president of campaigns and partnerships. Most recently, he was vice president of political affairs for Convergence Media, where he spent nearly seven years. Previously, he held various roles for the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Republican National Committee. 

Consumer Data Industry Association—Sarah Merchak has joined $6.4M-revenue CDIA as head of congressional affairs. Most recently, she was senior vice president of government affairs firm The Smith-Free Group. Previously, she spent two years as director for legislative affairs at the Federal Housing Finance Agency. 

National Retail Federation—Jill Dvorak has returned to the $69M-revenue NRF as senior vice president of content. She was previously vice president of content and retail strategy at NRF from 2017 to 2022. Most recently, she was chief content officer at e-commerce conference and community CommerceNext.

NCTA – The Internet & Television Association—Shannon Scott has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer of $66M-revenue NCTA. She previously spent four years at public charity New Venture Fund, where she was chief financial officer. Earlier in her career, she also held the title of chief financial officer at the Greater Washington Community Foundation, National Housing Trust and Council on Foundations.