Embattled regional United Way loses its leader
Charles Anderson resigns after struggling to meet fundraising goals; hell head to national headquarters as a consultant. Charles W. Anderson, CEO of the United Way of the National Capital Area, announced Aug. 12 that he would resign from the leadership almost immediately.
Read MoreSHRM taps former Kaiser executive as new CEO
Laurence ONeil chosen to succeed Susan Meisinger as top executive October 1. Gorman remains acting chief executive in interim. The Society for Human Resource Management selected Laurence Lon G. ONeil as its new president and CEO, effective Oct. 1 ending a six-month nationwide search.
Read MoreAssociation Leader: Elizabeth Ward, USA Rice Federation
In her first year as CEO of the USA Rice Federation, Elizabeth Ward has weathered a global rice supply crisis, coupled with disastrous tornadoes and cyclones in the U.S. and Asia that have destroyed crops and tightened the world market for rice. But for Ward, its still her dream job and a far cry from the comfortable roles she
Read MoreFrom no job to new job, tips for rebounding CEOs
With today's short tenures at trade associations, it's important to consider the next step when a leader is invited to leave By Joe Eaton Like anyone who has lost a job, CEOs who part ways with associations are often left wondering what's next and hoping the experience will not darken their future job prospects. But for some, rebounding is not as difficult as you might think.
Read MoreLaBranche leaves Chicagoland to head association
Association appoints COO Pamela Schroeder as interim CEO starting Sept.1, Board member Ed Salek chairs search committee. Gary LaBranche will leave the Association Forum of Chicagoland August 31 to become president and CEO of the Association for Corporate Growth the following day. The Association for Corporate Growth, retained
Read MoreNews in Brief: August 1, 2008
Wiseman leaves American Forest American Forest Foundation President and CEO Larry Wiseman announced July 15 he will step down from the Washington, D.C.-based conservation group. A search started immediately.
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