Obituaries

Dirk Van Dongen, CEO of the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) for 41 years, influential figure in major tax law changes since 1986 and major fundraiser for presidents and lawmakers, died unexpectedly last weekend.

Former congressman and National Beer Wholesalers Association CEO Ronald Arthur Sarasin, died March 27 at his home, surrounded by family. He was 88. His wife of 35 years, Leslie Sarasin, is CEO of FMI—The Food Industry Association.

Veteran association executive is credited with transformative changes at two groups

Led four trade groups during her career, was aide to Reagan and Bush

John Connelly helmed group for 20 years, planned to retire in early 2023.

Susan Whealler Johnston, CEO of the National Association of College and University Business Officers, died Aug. 12.