API's Gerard sees improved dialogue with White House
The American Petroleum Institute's multimillion dollar Vote 4 Energy campaign last year did not inflict the promised "huge political consequences" on President Barack Obama for his failure to support the Keystone XL Pipeline, but API is more sanguine about its relationship with the president in his second term. In his annual State of American Energy address Jan. 8, API CEO Jack Gerard—one of Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney's top advisers—said he appreciated the president's campaign rhetoric on energy.
Read MoreVeteran CEOs describe top hiring traits in three key words
Expertise, integrity and personality top list but chief executives also covet innovation, hunger and tenacity in face of tough problems Cathy Weatherford seeks risk takers with loyalty and integrity. Doug Bibby values energy, intelligence and focus. Randall Luthi prizes skill, experience and personality. CEO Update asked a dozen association chief executives to sum up in just three words the characteristics or attributes they look for when hiring top staff.
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Association departures and arrivals (January 11, 2013)
Bode steps down amid battle over energy tax break Denise Bode resigned as CEO of the $35M-revenue American Wind Energy Association Jan. 1, exiting a group that has spent the past year lobbying federal lawmakers to renew a vital tax break for wind energy production.
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Becker to leave top job at NAFCU, Berger to succeed him
Longtime National Association of Federal Credit Unions CEO retires July 31; top lobbyist credited with Hill visibility Becker
Read MoreInaugural weekend gives groups many opportunities to shine, network, party
Galas attract VIPs, politicians and association members, though far fewer events will be held compared with four years ago The history and the hoopla—not to mention the crowds—will be ratcheted down several levels for Barack Obama's second inauguration, but some associations still plan to party. They're sponsoring balls and a fashion show, hosting parade-watching receptions, and bringing in members from around the country for this very Washington moment.
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Building relationships, judging talent is key for Olson
Twenty-year veteran at executive search firm Korn/Ferry International keeps tabs on ‘best and brightest' to know who's right for jobs Executive recruiter Nels Olson has placed some of the biggest names in trade associations. Olson
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