Podcasts about certified association executive cae

Today we talk with Stephen Shepard, expert in BOMA (The Denver Metro Building Owners and Managers Association).He tells us what BOMA does for the industry and its members all around the metro area and the state!Stephen is the Executive Vice President of BOMA Denver Metro and BOMA Colorado. He loves seeing the Rockies every day from his office. Stephen is no stranger to BOMA as he also served in the same role for BOMA Austin 2015-2019 and BOMA Oakland/East Bay starting in January 2012. He is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and has been an active member of the association industry since 2003. Stephen has worked for other associations in training and development, conferences, and membership roles and was the Chief Operating Officer at the American Accounting Association in Sarasota, Florida. Enjoy!to reach Stephen:Stephen Shepardstephens@bomadenver.org to reach Kieding:Katie WinterKwinter@kieding.comJaime BrunnerJBrunner@kieding.comwww.Kieding.com303.399.9100Hosts: Kim Hoff and Katie WinterProduction by Fred Winter https://shadowfromthesky.com/

Bill Kramer has been with MultiState since 2011. Recognized for his wide breadth of state legislative and policy knowledge, Bill oversees the firm's research services, advises clients on strategic government affairs initiatives, develops and manages coalitions and associations, and pens the weekly Morning MultiState newsletter, among other problem-solving endeavors. At the onset of the 2020 pandemic, Bill was integral in quickly organizing internal resources to create MultiState's COVID-19 State and Local Policy Tracker, a resource library and data dashboard providing clients and the public with timely, accurate information on the state and local government responses to COVID-19. Subsequently, Bill has launched similar policy tracking projects focused on reproductive health care and artificial intelligence policy. He is an experienced lawyer and association executive who served as deputy executive director of the Council of State Chambers (COSC) — the association of state chambers of commerce — and built the COSC Policy Center from the ground up. Bill is an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) where he was a member of the Government Relations Section Council and chaired the State Relations Subcommittee from 2016 to 2019. Bill became a Certified Association Executive (CAE) in 2018 and is a member of both the State Bar of California and the DC Bar. Bill has addressed and presented to dozens of trade and professional organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), Public Affairs Council (PAC), State Government Affairs Council (SGAC), and The Council of State Government (CSG). Major publications have quoted Bill as a policy and industry expert, including The Wall Street Journal,  The New York Times, Politico, Pluribus News, and Governing Magazine. His previous experience includes the U.S. Senate, California State Assembly, and Legislative Counsel's Office of California. Bill earned his bachelor's degree in history from Ohio University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Pacific McGeorge School of Law, where he served as Managing Editor of the McGeorge Law Review. Bill considers himself a policy generalist but has a passion for technology and infrastructure issues. He also enjoys developing future leaders, and as such, initiated and coordinates MultiState's internship program.

In this episode, hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert are joined by Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, IOM, and Nita Scott, CAE, MSE, from Delta Kappa Gamma International Association. They discuss the unique leadership transition between a retiring CEO and the incoming one, highlighting the importance of clear communication and strategic planning for a seamless change. The conversation underscores the need to set egos aside and focus on the organization's long-term success. This episode was recorded live at TSAE's New Ideas Conference in The Woodlands. This episode is sponsored by the Chazin & Company. Better By Association is produced by Association Briefings.   Show notes Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, IOM With over 28 years of experience in nonprofit management and customer service, Lucinda Hart, CAE, MBA, IOM, specializes in strategic alliance, business development, membership, meeting planning, governance & administration, and certification programs. She recently assumed the role of Executive Director for DKG Society International, following her tenure as the President of the Effingham County Chamber in Effingham, Illinois. Hart is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Texas Society of Association Executives. She recently served on the ASAE CAE Job Analysis Task Force where she assisted in maintaining the CAE Program's standards by identifying the current competencies essential for association executives. She has been a member of TSAE for more than 20 years, serving the TSAE as a mentor, CAE instructor, speaker, and committee member.   Nita R. Scott, CAE With a Bachelor of Business Administration (marketing and management) and a Master of Science in Education with a concentration in Educational Leadership, Nita R. Scott, CAE, has long promoted using data as a tool to enable organizational leadership in marketing and building membership. Scott, as a Certified Association Executive (CAE), provides organizational leaders with insight regarding best practices for non-profit association governance. Recently retired as Executive Director, Scott joined DKG Society International Headquarters in August of 2011 – serving first as membership director and then as executive director. Scott is currently a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE). In addition to attending conferences and seminars, she has worked with TSAE as a volunteer mentor for TSAE Leadership, panelist for Learn@Lunch sessions, instructor for CAE Study Courses, and has served on task forces for conference planning and for the association magazine. Scott is currently serving on the Governance Task Force after serving a three-year term as a member of the TSAE Board of Directors and chairing one of the board's four strategic initiatives twice during her tenure.

Join us as we learn more about the new Executive Director of SHSMD, Evan Williams! Evan is a seasoned association leader and Certified Association Executive (CAE) who has a strong focus on strategic initiatives, fostering innovation and enhancing member engagement. Tune in to learn about what drew Evan to work with SHSMD, what his goals for his first year are, and more.

Join us as we learn more about the new Executive Director of ASHRM, Evan Williams! Evan is a seasoned association leader and Certified Association Executive (CAE) who has a strong focus on strategic initiatives, fostering innovation and enhancing member engagement. Tune in to learn about what drew Evan to work with ASHRM, what his goals for his first year are, and more!

In this episode, we talk to Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF, CEO of Vista Cova, offering valuable insights into the vital relationships between CEOs and board members. Lowell explores how leadership has evolved in recent years and underscores the importance of creating inclusive and intentional pathways for future leaders. He also addresses the challenges CEOs and boards face, such as misconceptions about power dynamics and the necessity of establishing a governance structure that keeps the organization's mission at the forefront.   VSAE ConneXions is produced by Association Briefings.   Show notes Lowell Aplebaum, EdD, FASAE, CAE, CPF is the CEO of Vista Cova – a company that partners with organizations on strategic visioning and planning, reviewing & aligning governance structures, training stronger Board members, and providing expert facilitation. As an IAF Certified™ Professional Facilitator, Lowell frequently provides dynamic sessions to organizations - getting volunteers, members, and staff involved through experiential learning approaches.   After starting his career in the informal education realm, over the course of more than a decade, Lowell worked inside associations as a COO as well as in the realms of membership, volunteer leadership establishment and growth, and global alliance building. His passion for facilitation led to the founding of Vista Cova where he has worked with hundreds of nonprofit organizations from local to global, from trade to individual member and foundations.   In addition to his role as CEO, Lowell is actively involved in various leadership capacities within the ASAE, including serving on the ASAE Research Committee and as a past Chair for the overseeing commission for the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential. He also chaired ASAE's Task Force on CEO Pathways and previously led as Chair for ASAE's Component Relations Council. He serves on the Curriculum Committee and as an instructor for the US Chamber of Commerce's IOM program. Additionally, Lowell has contributed significantly to the field, co-executive editing and contributing as an author for ASAE's Component Relations Handbook, 2nd edition, and contributing chapters to the latest versions of Professional Practices of Association Management and Membership Essentials. He is committed to building a stronger future for nonprofits and associations, co-founding the CAE Scholarship and serving as a mentor for ASAE's Diversity Executive Leadership Program.

Many of us never imagined a career in associations while growing up. Yet, some find their calling and passion in this diverse and dynamic field. Meet Joanne Phillips, a dedicated association executive who has navigated her career through vastly different industries — from healthcare and retail to law and education. In this episode, Joanne shares her unique journey, discussing the essential skills and experiences that have shaped her successful career. We'll also dive into the importance of the Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification and what it takes to excel in association management. Whether you're just starting out or are a seasoned association pro, this episode offers insightful perspectives on building a rewarding career in the association sector. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/associationhubpodcast/message

Larry Sloan has served as CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) since October 2016.Prior to this, he served as CEO for seven years at SOCMA, a trade association representing the interests of the US specialty chemical industry.  Larry started his non-profit career at the Adhesive and Sealant Council, a trade association representing adhesive and sealant manufacturers, and was promoted to his first CEO role there in January 2005. He led this group for five years.   Larry began his career as a chemical engineer at Air Products and later worked for Nalco Chemical Company in marketing, manufacturing, and sales capacities. Larry earned a BS degree in chemical engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and later graduated from Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management where he earned his MBA.   For more than 20 years Larry has been an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).  In 2006, he earned his Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, and in 2021 he was appointed a Fellow (FASAE).  He currently serves as a mentor under their Young Professionals and Ready Me professional skills development programs.   He has spoken at various non-profit community events over the years, hosted by ASAE, CESSE (Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives), and others.  He currently serves as a member of the CESSE Board of Directors.   Prior volunteer leadership roles include serving on the ASAE Research Committee (elected chair in 2020); as a board member (chair in 2012) of the National Association of Manufacturers Council of Manufacturing Associations; and as a board member of the Chemical Educational Foundation.

Piper speaks with three groups of people that work in different parts of the horse industry; the American Horse Council, the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association and the TAKE2 and the TAKE THE LEAD Thoroughbred Retirement Program. Brought to you by Taylor, Harris Insurance Services.  Host: Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid HorseGuest: Julie Broadway was named President of the American Horse Council in 2016.  She has over 30 years of leadership experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors.  Prior to joining the American Horse Council, Julie was the executive director of the American Morgan Horse Association & Educational-Charitable Trust. She is also a graduate of the Duke University Advanced Nonprofit Leadership Program and a Certified Association Executive (CAE) from the American Society of Association Executives.  Julie is past board president for the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, a member of the ASAE National Capitol Advisory Council, and has played an active role with the U.S. Equestrian Federation over the past several years. Guest: Joy Cook is a dressage rider, trainer,  breeder and National director for the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association. She has specialized in breeding warmblood horses on her Lynncrest Farm property for three decades. Joy believes that Canadian bred horses have the ability and quality suitable for the Olympic disciplines.Guest: Chris Gould is the Founding Chair of the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association and breeder of Warmblood horses; operating Touchstone Farm since 1973. He served on the board of Equestrian Canada for 12 years, where he was Chair of the Breeds and Industry Division and was for six years a Vice President on the World Breeding Federation board. Products of the Touchstone breeding program have been enjoyed by riders across Canada and the US as well as Europe.Guest: Andy Belfiore is the Executive Director of TAKE2 and was instrumental in the creation of TAKE2 and the TAKE THE LEAD Thoroughbred Retirement Program. Andy previously served as Editor in Chief of the Thoroughbred Daily News, and Executive Director of the New York and Florida Thoroughbred Horsemen's Associations.Guest: Rick Schosberg is the President of Take 2 Second Career Thoroughbreds and The Take The Lead Thoroughbred Retirement Program as well as the Vice President New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.Title Sponsor: Taylor, Harris Insurance ServicesSubscribe To: The Plaid Horse MagazineSponsors: American Stalls, Purina Animal Nutrition, Wordley Martin Premium Equestrian Surfaces, America Cryo, LAURACEA, BoneKare, Show Strides Book Series, With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard, Good Boy, Eddie and World Equestrian Center

(Recorded December 2023)The discussion provided insights into the challenges counselors face, including the increased demand for mental health services and the swift rise of telehealth. The guests emphasized the importance of a holistic approach to trauma, addressing not only individual treatment but also systemic issues contributing to it. Listeners will gain an understanding of the need for mental health literacy and the role of counselors in fostering it. The conversation also touched upon the significance of professionalism in virtual counseling sessions, ensuring quality care irrespective of the medium. A key theme was the need for representation and advocacy in mental health within the black community. This episode promises to offer valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the counseling profession and the holistic, systemic approach required to effectively address trauma and mental health needs in today's world.RESOURCES:CTIPP's Vision for a Trauma-Informed SocietyAmerican Counseling AssociationCTIPP HOSTS: Whitney Marris, LCSW, Director of Practice & System TransformationJesse Kohler, M.Ed., Executive DirectorGUESTS:Shawn Boynes, FASAE, CAE, CEO of the American Counseling AssociationShawn E. Boynes, FASAE, CAE, has over 25 years of association management experience and serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the American Counseling Association. He previously served as Executive Director at the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) in Rockville, MD for nine years where he successfully partnered with volunteer leadership to rebrand and transform the 135-year-old organization into a thriving society committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as leading impactful change in the scientific community. Prior to joining AAA, he served as Senior Director of Education for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). During his career, he has worked for a broad variety of other associations including the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Greater Washington Society of Association Executives, American Trucking Associations and the Association of Corporate Counsel. In this time, he developed a true appreciation for continuous learning and the value that mission-drive associations bring to the world, which has undoubtedly shaped who he is today as a leader. Boynes is very active with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) having served on its Board of Directors in 2014-2017, the Certified Association Executive (CAE) Commission, as well as a variety of other committees. Shawn was named an ASAE Fellow in 2017 and served as Chair of the ASAE Fellows program in 2022. He is also a Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) Scholar. He earned his Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential in 2010. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a concentration in marketing from Howard University.Carla Adkinson-Johnson, PhD, LPC, professor in the Department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University (WMU)Dr. Carla Adkison-Johnson is a professor in the department of Counselor Education and Counseling Psychology at Western Michigan University (WMU). She is the current editor-in-chief of the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development, the official journal of the Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development, a division of the American Counseling Association. Dr. Adkison-Johnson is nationally known for her research on culturally competent mental health counseling and African American child-rearing practices and family dynamics. She has served as a child discipline expert witness in civil and criminal courts. She is a project director and primary investigator on a $1.9 million grant funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration, which is focused on a culturally competent behavioral health workforce. Dr. Adkison-Johnson is a 2021 Mid-American Conference Academic Leadership Program Fellow. In 2017, she received the WMU College of Education and Human Development's Distinguished Scholar Award. Dr. Adkison-Johnson is a past member of the board of directors for the Council for Counseling and Educational Related Programs (CACREP), the national and international accrediting body for the counseling profession. In this capacity, she served as chair of CACREP's training committee.#TransformTrauma is a Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice (CTIPP) podcast. We're building a national movement that integrates community-led, trauma-informed, resilience-focused, and healing-centered prevention and intervention across all sectors and generations through coalition-building, advocacy, and policymaking. Learn more at CTIPP.org.

Today on the podcast we welcome Greater Nashville REALTORS CEO Jarron Springer. Jarron, who joined the staff in February 2014, is a Middle Tennessee native. He attended Battle Ground Academy and has a degree in Communications & Public Relations from the University of Alabama. He received his JD from the Nashville School of Law. He holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation, the highest designation in the association industry provided by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) as well as the Realtor Certified Executive (RCE), the only professional designation designed specifically for Realtor association executives by NAR.  Please reach out and let us know how you are doing and any questions you have for us.  podcast@wilsongrouprealestate.com Learn more about Scott - https://crosscountrymortgage.com/Layden-Team/Scott-Layden/ Let's Connect: Instagram: instagram.com/movinguppodcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/TheWilsonGroupRealEstate Learn about Studio Bank: studiobank.com Learn about ATA Certified Public Accountants & Business Advisors: atacpa.net David Hart, dhart@atacpa.net

Have you ever wrestled with the gravity of youth suicide and bullying? Have you ever wished you could understand it better to make a difference in a young person's life? In this episode, we had a meaningful conversation with the President and CEO of the American Association of Suicidology, Leeann Sherman. The discussion focused on the rising rates of youth suicide, the urgent need for mental health awareness, and the creation of safe, stigma-free spaces for dialogue. We talked about the labyrinth of social and economic factors that impact youth suicide rates. These factors, often intertwined, can create an environment where young people feel increasingly hopeless and isolated. Understanding youth suicide and finding ways to combat it is a pressing issue that requires our attention. We hope that this episode can help shed light on the problem, spread awareness, and promote action towards addressing youth suicide. About Leeann Sherman | President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Leeann Sherman, MPS, CAE, is the Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS). Sherman brings extensive non-profit experience with over 20 years in professional associations and community-driven, mission-based organizations to her tenure with AAS. This national organization provides training, education, research, and awareness programs to promote the understanding and prevention of suicide. Sherman has been a founding member of various industry coalitions to drive mission and advocacy forward, working with stakeholders and volunteers throughout her diverse career. She has worked with federal, state, and local government agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control, the PA Department of Health, the PA Department of Human Services, the PA Department of Transportation, the PA Department of Environmental Protection, the Federal Highway Administration, US Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania's Governor's Office and federal legislators while also working closely on advocacy with the Pennsylvania Legislature. She has a baccalaureate (Hospitality Management and Nutrition) and a master's degree (Community and Economic Development) from Pennsylvania State University. She is an active alum at her alma mater in various activities for the next generation. She has been awarded the Scott Jackson Award for leadership from PASAE, the highest honor for an association executive in Pennsylvania. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge essential to manage an association in today's challenging environment, with less than 4,500 people worldwide holding this certification. Links mentioned:   Website: https://suicidology.org/  Website: https://nicic.gov/weblink/american-association-suicidology  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AASuicidology  Instagram: @aasuicidology Twitter: @AASuicidology LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aasuicidology/  Episode highlights: [0:00] Intro [1:44] Who is Leeann Sherman? [6:22] Look for ways to improve people's lives [8:08] The challenges faced by our youth [16:38] Recognizing signs of suicide and prevention [29:42] Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health [40:58] They need someone to talk to [46:59] Outro

In this episode, we talk to Leslie Midgley, executive vice president and CEO at the Texas Land Title Association. She joins our hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert for an engaging conversation focused on leadership, her passion for the association community, mentorship advice, leadership challenges, and the importance of being involved in an organization like TSAE. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at TSAE's New Ideas Conference in Fort Worth.  Better By Association is produced by Association Briefings.   Show notes Leslie Midgley joined the staff of the Texas Land Title Association over 40 years ago and has been involved in every aspect of the association since that time. Since 2001, she has been at the helm, serving as Executive Vice President and CEO, the chief paid position of the 2,500+ member organization. Prior to that, as Administrative Director and then Vice President of Operations, she was responsible for managing the association's day-to-day operations, supervising the TLTA staff and overseeing all programs and services. Leslie has a bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management from St. Edward's University in Austin. In 1999, she successfully completed the Certified Association Executive (CAE) program through the American Society of Association Executives of which she is also a member. She served for a number of years on the Board of Directors of the Texas Society of Association Executives and was Chairman of the Board of that organization in 2005-2006.  She has been honored by both the title and association industries with the following awards: Texas Land Title Association President's Award (2002, 2016) and Texas Society of Association Executives Distinguished Executive Award (2013), Chairman's Award (2007), Professional Excellence Award (1990) and Making a Difference Community Service Award (2016). Additionally, she has been very involved as a volunteer with the Alzheimer's Association, Central Texas Chapter, and served on their Board of Directors from 1997-2004, was Board President in 1998-1999, and received the Jack C. Kern Award for Special Service in1998. She has also been an active member of Impact Austin, a philanthropic organization that awards financial grants to Austin area non-profits. Leslie is a member of the Board of Directors of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and served as that organization's President and Board Chair in 2016-17. Leslie lives in Austin with her husband Mike. They enjoy cooking, traveling and spending time with their grandkids.

Get ready for an exhilarating ride through the maze of component relations in associations in this episode of the "Association Chat" podcast, hosted by your favorite association enthusiast, KiKi L'Italien! Brace yourself as we unpack the "love languages" of component/national relationships with our guest, the incomparable Elisa Pratt, CEO and Chief Strategist of Brewer Pratt Solutions. Together, we'll navigate the twisty tunnels of member value and discover how to maximize it. It's a thrilling chase you won't want to miss!  In a world full of geopolitical rollercoasters, economic loop-the-loops, and spinning member loyalties, who's got your back in understanding component relations? That's right, it's us!  We're here to arm you with insights, strategies, and secret codes for your association's success. Our guide, Elisa Pratt, isn't just any expert. She's a powerhouse with over 20 years of association management experience! With a treasure trove of credentials like Certified Association Executive (CAE), Certified Virtual Facilitator™ from the International Institute for Facilitation (INIFAC), and a MA in Government from Johns Hopkins University, she's your perfect partner in this quest. Did we mention she's the co-host of the award-winning Association Transformation™ podcast? Or that she moonlights as a strategic advisor at the Institute for Association Leadership (IAL)? And that's not all! She's even developed educational content for AssociationTrends.com and AssociationSuccess.com and graced numerous stages as a speaker for organizations like ASAE, Nplace.org, IAL's Focus Forum, and the Virtual Association Network (VAN). Ready for your fun-filled journey to mastering component relations? The Association Chat Podcast with KiKi L'Italien is here to make it happen! To keep the good times rolling, subscribe to the Association Chat YouTube channel and get your front-row seat to the future of associations. Give us a like, leave a comment, and share the love so we can take this party to more association enthusiasts like you!

One of the few positive aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic was a renewed interest in outdoor exercise. Certainly, driven by necessity during that period of time, it has still persisted as a viable environment to engage a variety of individuals in various types of physical activity and exercise. Indeed, anyone who has any time being physically active outdoors knows the benefits extend far beyond just physical exertion. The unique benefits of movement outdoors, and more specifically, outdoor recreation, will be the topic of conversation with our guest in episode 96, Jeannette Stawski, the Executive Director of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education (or AORE). In this discussion we'll not only touch on the unique physical and mental health benefits of outdoor recreation, but we'll also talk about it as a viable means for reducing accessibility barriers to being physically active.  At the very core of this discussion is the need for fitness professionals to continue to push outside of their typical comfort zone of indoor exercise and consider how to leverage the outdoors as a “big green gym.” Beyond that, it is clear from this conversation with Jeannette that fit pros need to consider how they can best collaborate with the outdoor recreation sector to create synergistic relationships that foster greater health within local communities. Show Notes Page: www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/episode96Our Guest: Jeannette StawskiJeannette currently serves as the Executive Director of the Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education [AORE] where she works with an international complement of outdoor professionals to develop and refine industry best practices and provide professional educational support.  Jeannette has a master's in nonprofit administration, and a bachelor's degree in resource policy and behavior from the University of Michigan.  Jeannette is also a Certified Executive Coach as well as Certified Association Executive [CAE]. Jeannette completed 11 years as the director of Outdoor Adventures at the University of Michigan. Prior to working for U of M, Jeannette worked for five summers as a professional outdoor guide. She has worked as an LNT Master Educator, NOLS instructor, instructor for the Wilderness Medicine Training Center, and EMT.   Jeannette serves as chair of the Coalition for Outdoor Access Steering Committee and on the Industry Advisory Board for OSU Center for the Outdoor Recreation Economy.  Jeannette has been asked to write a book published by The Mountaineers, called "The Outdoor Leader.  Resilience, Integrity and Adventure".  Leadership is the focus of the book and it will center an experientially-informed how-to book covering core themes of outdoor leadership for today's general outdoor recreationalist and takeaways for leading in any capacity.    It is targeted for publication in Spring of 2024.Follow us on social at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessparadox https://www.instagram.com/wellnessparadox/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellness-paradox-podcast https://twitter.com/WellnessParadox

Leadership Strategy Senior Contributor for Forbes.com and bestselling author of the award-winning “Crisis Ahead: 101 Ways to Prepare for and Bounce Back from Disasters, Scandals, and Other Emergencies" (Nicholas Brealey). "Profit by Publicity" PR guide (iUniverse) and was the basis for a paperback book, e-book, audiobook, and workshops. • Chief Executive Officer. CEO of two non-profit membership organizations. Led and managed the Greater Los Angeles REALTORS® Association, one of the largest regional REALTOR® organizations in the U.S. (more than 9,000 members); previously served as CEO of the Marin Association of REALTORS® in Northern California. • Advocacy. Conducted more than 24 advocacy campaigns for the Maryland Departments of Agriculture and Economic Development, Plastics Industry Association, Airbus, two REALTOR® associations, and others. • Certifications. Earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives. The highest professional credential in the association industry, the CAE has been earned by less than 5% of association professionals; it earned the REALTOR® Certified Association Executive (RCE) designation from the National Association of REALTORS®. Edward helps CEOs, entrepreneurs, business owners, board members, and their staff prevent, manage and recover from crisis situations.

In our inaugural episode, we talk to Jodi Ann Ray, CAE, CCE, IOM, president and CEO of the Texas Society of CPAs and current Chair for the Texas Society of Association Executives' Board of Directors. She joins our hosts Steven Stout, FASAE, CAE, and Katy Markert for an engaging conversation wrapped around strategic planning, industry challenges, leadership advice, work-life balance, and the future of associations.    Show notes Jodi Ann Ray joined Texas Society of CPAs in 2016 and serves as President & CEO. She has over 25 years of experience in association management. Before joining TXCPA she served as Vice President of an international association as well as CEO of several chambers of commerce in Connecticut, North Carolina and Texas where much of her work focused on government affairs, economic development, and community development. She is a graduate of Fairfield University and received her Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and her IOM designation (Institute for Organization Management) from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. She is a member of ASAE, TSAE and DFWAE She serves as a Board member of the CPA Society of Executives Association (CPA/SEA) and as the current chair of the Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE). Jodi Ann was recognized at the Dallas Fort Worth Association Executives (DFWAE) Executive of the Year in 2020. In her professional capacity she also serves as a member of the AICPA Uniform Accountancy Act (UAA) committee. She lives in North Texas with her husband Joey and their five children.   This podcast is produced by Association Briefings.

Jennifer Briggs is executive vice president/chief executive officer of the Texas Society of Architects. Briggs joined the organization in June, 2021, and is responsible for leading and managing the TxA staff and fulfilling its mandate to support the Society's mission to be the voice for Texas architecture, supporting the creation of safe, beautiful, sustainable environments.Briggs served as the president CEO of the Indiana CPA Society in Indianapolis, IN prior to joining TxA. Throughout her almost 30-year career Briggs has served in a myriad of roles in national and state associations and in an association management and lobbying firm. She has experience in all aspects of association management and cares deeply in the value associations bring to professionals, communities and students.Briggs earned a degree in marketing from Marian College and an MBA from Butler University. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), she is a member of both the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Texas Society of Association Executives (TSAE).TxA Instagram – txarchitects - https://www.instagram.com/txarchitects/ Facebook – Texas Society of Architects/AIA - https://www.facebook.com/txarchitects LinkedIn – Texas Society of Architects - https://www.linkedin.com/company/texas-society-of-architects/mycompany/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With this episode, we kick-off season two of Trade Show Talk! We speak with two industry leaders on this one about the state of the exhibitions industry -- we talk about where we have been and we look at where we're headed. "We just got the third quarter results. And what we have found is that about 14% of those shows that were held in the first - third quarters of this year (2022) have surpassed their pre-pandemic levels." -Cathy Breden The industry is recovering, but we do have a way to go. IAEE and CEIR are two industry-leading associations, so who better to hear from than their leadership? Our guests Cathy Breden - CEO of the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) Breden provides strategic direction and manages the day-to-day activities and business operations of CEIR. CEIR conducts primary, exhibition-related research studies to help exhibition stakeholders with evolving norms, shifting marketing trends, and other issues that can have an impact on the channel itself or how to use it effectively in light of trends. Reports include digital/technology, attendee/exhibitor engagement, attendee acquisition and retention, generational workforce shifts, economic performance and impact, and exhibitor studies evaluating motivations for use of the exhibition marketing channel. She has been working with CEIR since 2006. Cathy also serves in the capacity of Executive Vice President/COO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE), a trade association representing the exhibitions and events industry. She began her association management career in 1984. She is the 2022 Chairperson of the Events Industry Council Board of Directors. She earned the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation in 1990, the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 1995, the Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation in 2019 and was recognized as a CMP Fellow in 2022. David DuBois - President and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE) As IAEE's president, DuBois is responsible for the management of 25 full-time professional staff, producing the annual business operating plan and budget, overseeing the support of all meetings of governance units, leading business development, directing fundraising efforts, advocating for the industry and the organization's members, and providing organizational leadership and strategic counsel to the board. Also, he serves as the association's representative with industry coalitions, partner organizations and strategic alliances. In 2019, DuBois was inducted into the Events Industry Council's "Hall of Leaders," one of the industry's most prestigious honors. His storied career started with Sheraton Corporation in various sales positions including Regional Director of Sales and the Director of Marketing Programs, and has included senior leadership positions for other industry organizations, PCMA and MPI, and the Fort Worth CVB. Of course, he has also served on many boards of directors including ASAE, Dallas-Fort Worth Tourism Council, EIC, and Destinations International. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Meetings Mean Business Coalition and the U.S. Travel Association. ~*~*~ The "Trade Show Talk" podcast is publishing two episodes per month, focusing on a different theme each month. If you'd like to be a sponsor or a guest or you have a topic to suggest we cover, please let us know by emailing podcast@tsnn.com. And we'd love it if you'd share, rate, and review episode 23 and the show also!

NCARB and the Future of the ProfessionIn this bonus episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee and Je'Nen Chastain sit down with Patricia Ramallo and Jared N. Zurn, AIA, NCARB of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) to learn how NCARB is responding to wide-reaching industry change and transformation. We'll discuss NCARB's role in advancing equity in architecture, including the Baseline of Belonging Report, as well as the adoption of new policies intended to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent into the profession. We'll also discuss NCARB's innovation team and the recent Analysis of Practice study. Learn how research studies like NCARB by the Numbers yield new insight into our industry, and how you can continue to share your ideas with NCARB to champion industry transformation.Guests:Patricia Ramallo started working at NCARB in 2015 as part of the Experience + Education team. In her current role as assistant vice president of innovation, she leads the design and implementation of innovative strategies throughout the Council and supports transformational initiatives such as strengthening international relations. Before joining NCARB, Patricia dedicated 14 years to the architecture field, fulfilling various design, management, and construction administration functions. She worked in Michigan, Kentucky, and New York on projects nationwide ranging from residential and multifamily to religious, commercial, and mixed-use buildings. Patricia also serves as an adjunct faculty instructor at the Boston Architectural College, where she teaches two graduate courses in professional practice.Patricia holds a Master of Architecture degree from Lawrence Technological University and is licensed to practice architecture in Argentina, Kentucky, and New Jersey. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects, holds LEED AP® Homes & BD+C credentials, and the NCARB Certificate for national reciprocity. In 2019 she obtained a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University, and in 2021 she earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation.Jared N. Zurn, AIA, NCARB, Vice President, Examination joined the Council in 2008 as assistant director, ARE development. He has been involved with all aspects of the examination including development, operations, security, and implementation of ARE 5.0. Promoted to vice president in 2013, Zurn is an advocate for transparency into the examination with a focus on refining the efficiency of the process while maintaining high standards and measurement quality.Before joining NCARB, Zurn operated a sole proprietorship in northwest Minnesota. He also served as faculty of the Architectural Technology program and division chair at Minnesota State Community and Technical College where he led the Architectural Technology program in the areas of curriculum development, course assessment, and program outcome assessment. Zurn earned his professional degree from North Dakota State University.Referenced in this EpisodePractice Disrupted: A podcast by Practice of ArchitectureNational Council of Architectural Registration BoardsNCARB by the NumbersNCARB's Baseline on Belonging ReportsOverview Report

Sponsored Episode: NCARB and the Future of PracticeHow is NCARB addressing industry change and transformation?In this bonus episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee and Je'Nen Chastain sit down with Patricia Ramallo and Jared N. Zurn, AIA, NCARB of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) to learn how NCARB is responding to wide-reaching industry change and transformation. We'll discuss NCARB's role in advancing equity in architecture, including the Baseline of Belonging Report, as well as the adoption of new policies intended to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent into the profession. We'll also discuss NCARB's innovation team and the recent Analysis of Practice study. Learn how research studies like NCARB by the Numbers yield new insight into our industry, and how you can continue to share your ideas with NCARB to champion industry transformation.Guests:Patricia Ramallo started working at NCARB in 2015 as part of the Experience + Education team. In her current role as assistant vice president of innovation, she leads the design and implementation of innovative strategies throughout the Council and supports transformational initiatives such as strengthening international relations. Before joining NCARB, Patricia dedicated 14 years to the architecture field, fulfilling various design, management, and construction administration functions. She worked in Michigan, Kentucky, and New York on projects nationwide ranging from residential and multifamily to religious, commercial, and mixed-use buildings. Patricia also serves as an adjunct faculty instructor at the Boston Architectural College, where she teaches two graduate courses in professional practice.Patricia holds a Master of Architecture degree from Lawrence Technological University and is licensed to practice architecture in Argentina, Kentucky, and New Jersey. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects, holds LEED AP® Homes & BD+C credentials, and the NCARB Certificate for national reciprocity. In 2019 she obtained a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University, and in 2021 she earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation.Jared N. Zurn, AIA, NCARB, Vice President, Examination joined the Council in 2008 as assistant director, ARE development. He has been involved with all aspects of the examination including development, operations, security, and implementation of ARE 5.0. Promoted to vice president in 2013, Zurn is an advocate for transparency into the examination with a focus on refining the efficiency of the process while maintaining high standards and measurement quality.Before joining NCARB, Zurn operated a sole proprietorship in northwest Minnesota. He also served as faculty of the Architectural Technology program and division chair at Minnesota State Community and Technical College where he led the Architectural Technology program in the areas of curriculum development, course assessment, and program outcome assessment. Zurn earned his professional degree from North Dakota State University.

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Greg Cochran, the Executive Director of the Alabama League of Municipalities  A candid conversation about the future of cities and cities in Alabama Career opportunities in the state of Alabama The value of the Al League of Municipalities for their member cities and towns The downtown redevelopment successes in Alabama The relationship with the Alabama League of Municipalities and the National League of Cities How broadband access is changing in the state of Alabama And, much more   7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show: www.almonline.org AmazingCities.org AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About  Greg Cochran Greg was named Executive Director in July 2020 after serving the League's membership since 1996 as Director of Advocacy and Public Affairs and then Deputy Director and Interim Executive Director. With more than 30 years of experience in governmental affairs, he has developed crucial relationships at every level of government and has served as the League's lead lobbyist for more than two decades. During the mid-1980s, he began working on political campaigns as a volunteer, including Montgomery Mayor Emory Folmar's re-elections in 1984 and 1988. In 1990 Greg joined the staff of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama representing Alabama physicians for three years as the Director of Legislative Affairs. From 1993 until 1994 he served as Vice President of Governmental Relations for the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce. Greg returned to Montgomery in 1994, serving as the Vice President of Legislative Affairs for the Business Council of Alabama until 1996 when he was hired as the League's first full-time staff lobbyist solely dedicated to state and federal legislative endeavors and governmental affairs. In 2006, Greg was named Executive Vice President of the Alabama Municipal Funding Corporation (AMFund), which was developed by the League to assist municipal members with refinancing existing debt and funding local projects and purchases through low-interest, cost-effective loans. He was elected AMFund President in 2008. Greg is a longtime member of the Alabama Council of Association Executives where he was elected to serve as Treasurer (2007-08), Vice President (2008-09) and President (2009-10). He has also served on the Character Council of Alabama Board of Directors and was elected Vice Chairman for 2010-11. He has served as the Vice Chair of the Permanent Joint Legislative Committee for Energy Policy and the National League of Cities' Public Finance Consortium where he has served as Chairman since 2011. Greg also served on the Board of Directors of the Southeastern Chapter, International Association of Expo Managers from 2003-2005. Greg earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives and graduated from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Institute. He is a 2018 graduate of the prestigious Delta Regional Executive Leadership Institute, a year-long executive leadership academy formed by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) to train leaders from diverse backgrounds, sectors and industries across eight states to improve the economic competitiveness and social viability of the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt. Greg attended the University of North Alabama and Troy State University majoring in Political Science. Greg was raised in a military family, growing up in Norfolk, VA, and Jacksonville, FL, where his father served in the U.S. Navy. He is married to Kelly Barclay Cochran and has two grown sons, William and Sanders. About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City: https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too) https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown” AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net

In this special episode, hear from Eryn Carter, CAE — ALA's new Executive Director — about her impressions of ALA so far, her vision for the future of the Association and what she's most looking forward to heading into 2023 and beyond. And just in time for the holidays, we discuss Carter's favorite Thanksgiving food and her favorite gift she's ever received.  Speaker Bio: Eryn Carter, CAE, joined the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) in October 2022 to serve in the role of Executive Director. Carter has more than 25 years of Association leadership experience — most recently as the Senior Director of Global Markets for the Million Dollar Roundtable, which has approximately 85,000 members in 80 countries. Carter is a graduate of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, with a bachelor's degree in sociology and anthropology, and she has been a Certified Association Executive (CAE) since 2010. She is also a member of Association Forum of Chicagoland and is a founding member of Chief Chicago, which is a think tank and network for women executives. 

In this episode, we talk to Rear Admiral Cari Thomas, CAE, Chief Executive Officer of Coast Guard Mutual Assistance. Join us for an engaging conversation wrapped around Cari's personal journey in the military and how it prepared her for the association space, her passion about volunteerism, her leadership advice, and why family is so important to her.    Show notes   Full transcript here: https://bit.ly/3s9pjmA   Rear Admiral Cari Thomas is pleased to serve as the Chief Executive Officer, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance.  Since 1924, Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) has provided more than $220 million in financial assistance.   With a career of service to the United States in both public and private capacities, she also served as the Executive Director the Navy League of the United States, on the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Military Services, and on the Board, Navy Mutual Aid Association.  Throughout her life, Mrs. Thomas volunteered for different organizations that help the disadvantaged, veterans, or animals. Mrs. Thomas served her nation as a career Coast Guardsman for over 32 years as a commissioned officer.  During her career, she commanded units both at sea and ashore.  Rear Admiral Thomas also worked in marketing, financial management, personnel, constituency services and disaster management.  She was named a United States International Maritime Organization (IMO) Ambassador in 2015. Rear Admiral Thomas has advanced degrees from the Coast Guard Academy, Troy University, and the Naval War College. In 2017, Mrs. Thomas earned a Non-Profit Executive Management Certificate from Georgetown University.  She became a Certified Association Executive (CAE) in 2021.  Cari Thomas' personal awards include the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal, the Department of Defense Exceptional Public Service Medal, the Department of State Superior Honor Award, and various other personal, unit and campaign awards. She has been married for over 36 years and has an adult daughter and son-in-law.     Cari welcomes your email. Feel free to email her at cari.thomas@cgmahq.org.   This podcast is produced by Association Briefings

If you work in the association industry, sooner or later you think about getting your CAE. The Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential is the marker of a committed association professional who has demonstrated the wide range of knowledge essential to manage an association. Rogue Tulips Consulting's education program, The 501c League, supports aspiring and current CAEs with study groups, programs, and resources. Join host KiKi L'Italien as she interviews Cecilia Sepp of Rogue Tulips and the 501c League about the study techniques that work best, the typical challenges people face when taking the CAE, and how to figure out if the time is right to get your CAE.

This episode: The Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation is the most important profession in nonprofit management. It sets us apart and promotes what we do and contribute to society. But why do people pursue it, sometimes for years? That's what got Amy Farmer, EdD curious. In fact, she wrote her doctoral dissertation on CAE Motivations! I spoke with Amy about her research, what she found, and how the CAE can continue to grow and support our profession in the future. Amy is also studying for the CAE exam so find out what motivated her! Why did you get the CAE? Or why are you a CAE Candidate? Share a comment! Season 4, episode 30 | Series episode 162 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cecilia-sepp/support

Sometimes you have to take the "road less traveled" to find success in business. The guest on Episode 721 of "Making Waves at C-Level has done just that. In this interview Ed Rigsbee shares his eclectic career journey and the lessons he has learned along the way. As an individual or a company, innovation is key to finding your highest levels of success. About Ed Rigsbee Ed Rigsbee is unique in the fact that he holds both the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential and that of the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). He has been referred to as, the dynamite that blew up the log jam. If your organization is ready to take a definitive step toward growing your organization, Ed is ready to help you through the maze or land mines, road blocks, and subversives. He is available to help your non-profit “move the needle” toward accelerated membership growth. THE ROI OF MEMBERSHIP - Ed Rigsbee's book Looking for the missing link to explosive membership growth? It's member ROI at your core. Learn to calculate, prove and communicate your organization's member ROI and prove to the non-members in your industry/profession that membership in your organization is a smart business decision. Trade associations and professional societies of today must continually prove the return on investment they deliver to members in order to stay relevant. Today, membership organization leaders must see their organization through the eyes of the non-member and be capable of proving the actual yearly sustainable real-dollar ROI that their current members receive in order to maintain high-level member retention and continual new recruitment. Learn how to turn your ambivalent members into member recruitment evangelists. https://thomsinger.com/podcast/ed-rigsbee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glen O'Gilvie has served as chief executive officer of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement since 2008, providing education, networking, advocacy and back office services to nearly 1,000 organizations. A leader with more than 23 years of management experience in the National Capital region's nonprofit sector, Glen is passionate about addressing the issues affecting people and communities. Before joining the Center, Glen served as President and CEO of Earth Conservation Corps, Program Officer at The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region and National Coordinator at the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial. During his tenure at each organization, he strengthened programmatic and administrative infrastructure and forged partnerships with nonprofits, government, foundations and corporations to advance each mission and increase outcomes. He is a Certified Association Executive -CAE, leadership and management adjunct professor. He resides in Prince George's County, Maryland, with his wife and two children.     Listen to this uplifting Truman Charities episode with Glen O'Gilvie about the Center For Nonprofit Advancement! Here is what to expect on this week's show: -       How the Center For Nonprofit Advancement was started and what some of mission and goals are. -       How Glen got started in his role at the Center For Nonprofit Advancement. -       The various fundraising opportunities the Center For Nonprofit Advancement uses and how one can join!   Connect with Glen: Guest Links: LinkedIn- https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/team/glen-ogilvie-cae Twitter- @CenterNonprof  Instagram- @centernonprof Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/centernonprof Website- https://www.nonprofitadvancement.org/team/glen-ogilvie-cae Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we welcome Dr. John Mulhausen AIHA President and Larry Sloan, AIHA CEO for a discussion on how to accelerate your advancement in the world of industrial hygiene. We will look at how those in the health and safety world can advance and prosper in today's unique environment.   John Mulhausen Ph.D., CIH, CSP, is currently President of AIHA. He retired in 2018 from 3M where he worked for 31 years in a variety of global health and safety risk management roles, most recently as Director of Corporate Safety and Industrial Hygiene. He has authored / co-authored over 100 presentations, publications or professional development courses in forums throughout the world and contributed advice and expertise on various working committees sponsored by NIOSH, AIHA, ACGIH, and the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine. John is an adjunct assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, a Fellow of the AIHA, recipient of ABIH's Lifetime Achievement Award and AIHA's Edward J. Baier Technical Achievement Award and Henry F. Smyth Award.   Mr. Sloan stepped into the role of CEO at the AIHA in October 2016.Prior to this, he served as President/CEO for seven years at the Society of Chemical Manufactures and Affiliates (SOCMA), a trade association representing the US specialty chemical industry. Larry entered the non-profit sector in 2001 by serving first as a director with a subsequent promotion to president at the Adhesive and Sealant Council. Larry began his career as a chemical engineer at Air Products and later worked for Nalco Chemical Company in marketing, manufacturing and sales capacities. Larry graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Later he returned to Northwestern University where he earned his MBA. In 2006, Larry received his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation through the American Society of Association Executives.  

North American Ag has partnered with METOS USA to bring industry leaders together once a month to discuss a topic at the forefront of North American Agriculture. This month, we are focusing on the future of farm shows, what needs to change and what needs to be preserved. Continue reading to learn more about this month's guest speakers. To learn more about METOS USA, visit their website here: http://metosusa.com/.Jim MandesJim Mandes graduated from Penn State University with a BSBA in Management and Marketing. He has a deep understanding of the sales process and territory management and is currently the Northern Regional Sales Manager at Krone North America.Andy DellavaAndy Dellava was born and raised on a poultry and grain farm in New York. He was involved in the launch of the New York Farm Show in 1985, and was President and Chairman of the Board in the late 1980's and he became CEO & Publisher in 1986. Andy joined Hoard's Dairyman's advertising department in 1996 where he is now the Marketing Manager and has since provided dairy market insight and advice to manufacturers on how to best position their products/services to dairy farmers throughout the U.S.Gary SchulzGary Schulz graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education and later graduated from Institute for Organization Management. He is an agribusiness CEO turned business coach with a passion for making a difference in business leaders' lives. Gary has an extensive background in agriculture after 35 years as an experienced executive in member-driven agricultural business organizations such as the World Ag Expo, Citrus Research Board, Coeur d'Alene Area Chamber of Commerce, and Raisin Administrative Committee. Jessa AllenJessa Allen is Vice President of Membership & Events at USApple. She has diverse experience with professional and trade associations spanning the healthcare, human resource and affordable housing industries. Prior to joining USApple in March 2013, Jessa was director of member relations for the Health Industry Distributors Associations, the national trade association representing medical products distributors. Jessa is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and active member of the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE).Brent AdamsBrent Adams is an experienced editor and award-winning content creator with a demonstrated history of leadership success working in newspapers, television, radio and public relations. Brent is a strong media and communications professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Arizona State University - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brent is currently the Vice President of Content Development/Programming at Farm Life Agri Media.If you would like to be involved in upcoming roundtables and/or have a topic suggestion, please head to https://northamericanag.com/form/connect-with-us. We'd love to hear from you!The Women in Agribusiness (WIA) Summit annually convenes over 800 of the country's female agribusiness decision-makers. The 2022 WIA Summit, September 26-28 in Dallas, TX includes presentations from Cargill's Corporate Senior Vice President, Animal Health & Nutrition, Ruth Kimmelshue; Marco Orioli, VP of Global Grain & Processing for EMEA, CHS; and Brooke Appleton of the NCGA. Learn more at https://agr.fyi/wia_register. FIRA USA 18-20 OCT. 2022 (FRESNO-CA): The only 3-day event dedicated to the California and North America market for autonomous agriculture and agricultural robotics solutions.Learn More at https://agr.fyi/fira

Kimberly A. Reed just finished up a 2-year term as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Export- Import Bank of the United States (EXIM - https://www.exim.gov). She was the first woman to lead EXIM in the agency's 87-year history, was the first recipient of EXIM's highest honor, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Award, and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in 2019 on a strong bi-partisan basis. EXIM provides loans, guarantees, and export credit insurance for the export of U.S. goods and services from enterprises ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses in a multitude of sectors including infrastructure, power, agriculture, transportation/aviation, health care, commodities, industrial, and technology. Ms. Reed was recognized for successfully navigating Congress to re-open EXIM after four years of dormancy and transforming the mission and impact of the 515-person independent federal agency. Ms. Reed also spearheaded EXIM's historic, longest-ever Congressional re-authorization of seven years and a significant new mandate, the Program on China and Transformational Exports, which focuses on industries including biomedical sciences, biotechnology, wireless communication (5G), renewable energy, financial technologies, artificial intelligence, and the space industry. Prior to EXIM, Ms. Reed spent her career working at senior levels in both the public and private sectors. Ms. Reed served as President of the International Food Information Council (IFIC) Foundation where she worked with multi-national food, agriculture, and nutrition companies to understand consumer insights, communicate the science, and increase U.S. sales and exports. At the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Ms. Reed headed the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, where she oversaw the award of $4 billion in tax credits, loans, and grants to financial institutions and economic development groups investing in distressed communities across the nation. Ms. Reed also served as Senior Advisor to U.S. Treasury Secretaries John Snow and Henry Paulson, as well as counsel to three committees in the U.S. House of Representatives—Ways and Means, Government Reform and Oversight, and Education and the Workforce Committees, where she focused on Congressional investigations, oversight, and reform of federal agencies. She was also Vice President for Financial Markets Policy at Lehman Brothers in New York. Recognized as one of the “100 Women Leaders in STEM,” Washingtonian's “Most Powerful Women in Washington,” and West Virginia Executive's “Lawyers and Leaders,“ Ms. Reed previously served on the Boards of the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Impact Movement, American Swiss Foundation, National Coalition for Food and Agriculture Research, Tax Coalition, and West Virginia Wesleyan College. She was the first woman elected as Chair of the Republican National Lawyers Association and is a life member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Ms. Reed earned her J.D. from West Virginia University College of Law and B.S. in biology from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE), earned a Professional Certificate in Finance from the New York Institute of Finance, and, with a passion for travel, she has visited more than one hundred countries.

Julie is uniquely qualified in the planning and execution of conferences and events as well as understanding what is needed to successfully operate a non-profit organization. She obtained the designation of Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) in 2006 and the designation of Certified Association Executive (CAE) in 2017. Most recently she completed the ONE Thing Coaching and Training certification. These certifications as well as the experience she has gained as a business owner give her a unique perspective into the successful operations of not only a small business but that of non-profit organizations. Julie is currently on a mission to show overwhelmed entrepreneurs how to find focus in their business and in their lives. As a coach, she helps individuals look at their businesses through a series of lenses to gain an understanding of how well things are working or not. Then working together, develop a plan to move forward. Ultimately helping them to discover their ONE Thing.

I thought that taking these universal truths that can be used in business, in life, and amassing them in a little playbook, might be the perfect thing to help the generations following us 3:40 You've got to tell them what they don't know.8:59 The three great things that will change your life10:14 Ego is a is a wonderful thing, it should be caged for everybody to look at.14:28 So, who this person is today, is who they're going to be tomorrow?20:14 Service is important in life and in business. For associations...the key to safeguarding your organization's future is to research, embrace, and maximize your member ROI. In this effort, I guide executives, looking for explosive organizational growth. I developed the "Member Return on Investment (ROI) Valuation Method" (qualitative research) to help you prove to your market that membership is a good business, financial, and career decision. I have been called the global expert on determining Member ROI in actual dollar numbers. Many know me as the ROI Guy.I serve as the CEO for Cigar PEG-Philanthropy through Fun, an IRS recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit charity; an organization I founded in 1999. https://cigarpeg.comAs an early author (1994) on strategic alliance development, my collective skills help you to expand the thinking of your board of directors in the effort to develop yours, as a "Member-ROI-Centric" association or society. I am one of only a few people on the planet to hold both the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) credential and the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential.My books include: "The ROI of Membership-Today's Missing Link for Explosive Growth," "PartnerShift," "The Art of Partnering," "Developing Strategic Alliances" & “Kids, Parents & Soccer.”You may access my Article Bank for publication in your electronic or printed member communications: https://rigsbee.com/articles/association-growth/Best deal on quantity discounts on "The ROI of Membership" is available athttps://rigsbee.com/the-roi-of-membership/Complimentary weekly workshops to help your association thrive through accelerated membership growth and retention: https://rigsbee.com/workshops-for-association-executives/

Michelle Mills Clement is the CEO of the Chicago Association of REALTORS®. An experienced association executive, she previously served as president and CEO of the Commercial Brokers Association (CBA) in Seattle, WA, association executive for the Washington State Commercial Association of REALTORS®, and Executive Director of NAIOP Washington Chapter: The Commercial Real Estate Development Association. She is a Director on the board of the Association Forum, and a Fellow of ASAE: The Center for Association Excellence, an honor bestowed on less than 1% of the association's membership. Michelle is a passionate voice for fair housing and antiracism in the real estate industry. Under her leadership, in 2018, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® issued an apology for past actions in promoting inequality and segregation in Chicago. She has been a vocal advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion, penning an op ed for the Chicago Tribune on the importance of ending segregation in real estate and issuing an Industry Call for Action seeking more equity for Black REALTORS® and fair and equal treatment for Black and minority property owners. She has spoken out on these topics at the national level, including on behalf of the National Association of REALTORS®, and as cohost of a new podcast focusing on diversity, equity and inclusion, Texts to Table, with three of her Black association executive peers. A native Chicagoan, she enjoys political campaign fundraising and volunteer management. She was integral in the election of Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) from Illinois' 2nd Congressional District. In 2019, Michelle was elected to the Board of Trustees for Bradley University; she is also active in Bradley's Black Alumni Alliance, of which she is a past president. She is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, and volunteers regularly with CREW Chicago (Commercial Real Estate Women) and the CREW Careers Program, which introduces the career of commercial real estate to girls ages 12 – 18 on Chicago's west side. She has won many honors and awards, including Crain's Chicago Business's “40 Under 40” (2019), twice Chicago Agent Magazine's “Association CEO of the Year” (2020 and 2019), Connect CRE's “2020 Women in Real Estate” award, Bisnow Chicago's Commercial Real Estate “Power Woman & Rising Star,” and most recently was named to the prestigious Swanepoel Power 200 List of most powerful and influential executives and leaders in the residential real estate brokerage industry, amongst others. Michelle holds a bachelor's degree in communication from Bradley University and a master's degree in nonprofit management from DePaul University. She has a certificate in commercial real estate from the University of Washington and has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) certification from ASAE and the REALTOR® Certified Executive (RCE) certification from the National Association of REALTORS®. Michelle lives in the West Town neighborhood in Chicago with her husband Brace and three-year-old son Broyce. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gofishvillage/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gofishvillage/support

NAR SummaryNotorious ROB Blog Post on Changes Margy Grant, CEO Florida Association of RealtorsGrant is the state association’s chief management officer, responsible for administration of Florida Realtors’ programs, services and policies, as well as its financial condition.Grant is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and also holds the Realtor Association Certified Executive (RCE) designation, earning recognition for specialized industry knowledge as well as association achievements and experience. She is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). She earned her Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, at the Suffolk University School of Law in Boston and her bachelor's degree in political science at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, N.H. Grant is a member of the Florida Bar, Massachusetts Bar and the California Bar (inactive status). She joined Florida Realtors in 2005.Maggie Buck President of Buck Mediation & Consulting Services. LLCConsulting services specializing in overall real estate brokerage operations with reviewing and improving business strategies including analyzing financial statements, increasing profits, small-medium acquisitions/walkovers, training of staff and sales associates, presenter of NAR Code of Ethics. Assisting brokers and associates with preparing/responding to ethics complaints and/or arbitrations filed on commission disputes involving associates within the same firm or between different brokerage firm, marketing & advertising, company policies and procedures, risk management and other aspects of running a brokerage company. Serve as a mediator working with parties to resolve their dispute through mediation and avoid taking the matter through the court systemFlorida Licensed Real Estate Instructor,Council of Real Estate Brokerage Management,Chairperson of Miami Association of Realtors Professional Standards Committee,Member Florida Realtors Broker Engagement Committee (Formerly Top 50 Brokers),Certified Florida Supreme Court MediatorMember Master Brokers ForumMisty Buck, CEO Miss-InkAthlete Mental Health PlaybookMisty Buck founded Miss Ink, LLC, a boutique social media and content marketing firm, in January 2008 in order to help businesses take the stress out of digital marketing. Her passion is fusing creativity and strategy to tell each client’s unique story. When she isn’t running Miss Ink, Misty is the host of the Marketing Monday show, which airs live every Monday at Noon from the Community Newspapers Studio in South Miami. She is also an executive member of the Zoo Miami Foundation’s Young Professionals group called Wild Bunch and serves on the Board of Directors of the Pinecrest Business Association.  An avid writer and wellness activist, Misty achieved her dream of authoring a book in 2020 with the publication of the Athlete Mental Health Playbook. Throughout her career, she has earned several accolades. In 2013 she was honored as a Top Entrepreneur in South Florida by Business Leader magazine. Under her leadership, Miss Ink was voted a Top 3 Internet Marketing Company in the Daily Business Review’s Best of Awards in 2018 and 2019. 

Howie Berman, the executive director of ACTFL, talks about the ACTFL  and Supporting Language Educators & Learners. This is episode 323 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Howie Berman is an association executive with nearly 20 years of experience working with non-profit membership organizations. He currently serves as Executive Director for ACTFL, the largest organization in the U.S. serving the needs of language educators and learners.  As ACTFL’s chief staff executive, he is responsible for continuing to enhance ACTFL’s reputation and influence in the language education community while overseeing the implementation of all policies and actions approved by the ACTFL Board of Directors.  He is passionate about making ACTFL’s mission of providing vision, leadership, and support for quality teaching and learning of languages a reality. Howie has also held the positions of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Director of Membership and Administration at ACTFL. Prior to his work at ACTFL, Howie held positions at the American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB) and the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT). He received his BA in Political Science and Spanish from the University of Richmond and his MA in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Chicago. Howie holds a Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and serves on the Executive Committees of the Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL) and the Trust for Insuring Educators (TIE). Howie is also a member of the AAAS America’s Languages Working Group. He is a frequent presenter and contributor on topics such as language advocacy and outreach, the Seal of Biliteracy, and teacher recruitment & retention. Lots to learn today! Thanks for listening. Don't forget to share & subscribe. Enjoy! Connect and Learn More: https://www.actfl.org/ https://www.youtube.com/user/actfl https://www.instagram.com/actfl/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/actfl/ https://twitter.com/actfl https://www.pinterest.com/actfl/ https://www.facebook.com/actfl   https://www.linkedin.com/in/howiebermancae/     Length - 55:07

She's an association management executive with a passion for engagement, whether grassroots advocacy or the development and advancement of regional chapter affiliates both domestically and internationally. In the last two decades, she has served as a Political Affairs Manager, a Director of Congressional Relations, a Senior Director of Chapter Support Services, the Director of the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and most recently as the Chief Global Member Engagement Officer. Working with members and chapters in more than 125 countries, she's driven to promote membership policies and benefits, design strategies to retain and recruit members, oversee foundations, chapters, councils, and association government affairs efforts. With a unique background in advocacy and activism, membership, and stakeholder relations, as well as association management operations, her diverse expertise makes her a valuable partner and advisor to global non-profit clients. A native of Sacramento, California, she received her undergraduate degrees in Political Science and English Literature from the University of California, at Davis and a Master of Arts in Government with honors from Johns Hopkins University. She is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) by the America Society of Association Executives (ASAE), considered the highest level of professional competency in association management and serves to elevate professional standards. Join me on this episode of the Curve Benders podcast with Elisa Pratt. Separately, I'm excited to announce the launch of PM Next, with longtime friend and colleague, Jennifer Bridges. Check out at https://www.pdus2go.com/pm-next. Lastly, don't forget, I turn the show notes from these podcasts into more in-depth articles, so check them out in our Free, Member-Based community, Nour Forum. Join us at NourGroup.com/Forum. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/david-nour/message

Mychelle Blake runs her own web design and SEO company with a focus on small to medium businesses and non-profits. She provides a full range of online business services including website design, copywriting for the web, search engine optimization, Google analytics setup and reporting, and web accessibility audits. She approaches her business with an eye towards online solutions that fits each of her clients' unique needs. She also has a specialty in helping individuals develop online course platforms, whether it's on their own website or using pre-configured learning management systems. She has studied web design and internet technology at the University of Nevada Las Vegas and was one of the very first students of the Las Vegas campus of the Iron Yard Front End Engineering program. She also works as a writer for LoveToKnow, writing on a diverse set of topics from website design and social media to pet care and gaming. In addition to her technical background, her professional background includes over 20 years working in administration, development and marketing/communications positions in the non-profit world. She has worked for both 501c3 charitable organizations and 501c6 nonprofit professional associations. She previously was a Certified Association Executive (CAE) through the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE). She has a Masters in Social Welfare with a concentration on Community Administration, Planning and Programs through the University of California Los Angeles. She currently serves on the board of directors of SiouxperCon, a 501c3 charity in Sioux Falls, South Dakota and as head of the Marketing Committee for the Spencer Group, a 501c3 charity based in Minnesota. She also volunteers as a trial secretary for the Sioux Empire Kennel Club. Mychelle lives with her dogs Kaylee, a Sharpei/pit bull mix and Jack, an American Staffordshire Terrier, her bearded dragon Haku and several aquatic creatures in Sioux Falls, SD. She is an avid science fiction, horror and fantasy book, movie and TV fan. She is also a passionate video and board gamer all the way back to owning both an original Atari 2600 gaming console and Dungeons & Dragons sets as a child. Here's what we covered on the episode: How Mychelle and I met on one of my webinars last year and how she was the first to apply to my Mastermind  Mychelle shares how she first got started in working for nonprofits on the administrative side while working with some clients on the side and eventually moved to association management The story of how Mychelle and her team were laid off because the people who ran the association were looking to do a different model How Mychelle had been going to school on the side studying web and has been doing websites on the side since the Internet first became accessible When Mychelle got laid off she took her severance pay and went back to school, finished up a coding bootcamp program and went from there Mychelle shares that after she got laid off, people she had met along the way through the association contacted her to do part time work After doing so much part time work Mychelle realized she could do this full time instead of always looking for a job Mychelle shares that she does a lot of WordPress but can do pretty much any platform and works with a lot of small businesses, start-ups, nonprofits and associations What sets Mychelle apart is that she has a wide background in content writing and social media and creates a personalized service to each of her clients The services Mychelle offers includes, website design/redesign, WordPress sites, SEO, Google Analytics, content writing and website audits Mychelle also shares that she doesn't have set prices for any of her services because she feels that everything she does for clients is different highly personalized How Mychelle gets her business from a small community of animal behavior professionals because she used to be a dog trainer, from networking locally and doing some advertisements How to network and become connected by joining BNI (Business Networking International) if there is a chapter near you, using Meetup.com and search for groups that have to do with your niche, small businesses or entrepreneurs, and then use Facebook to become part of small business groups in your area How networking might be difficult for you but you should do it anyways and go in with topics you can talk about to make it a little easier, and how you should have an elevator speech prepared Mychelle explains what website accessibility is and how it comes from the ADA (Americans Disabilities Act) How most people follow WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) How you should put yourself in the shoes of someone with a disability and try to navigate your website and see how accessible it is Main issues you want to look for include contrast colors for people who have a visual disability and making sure your site is properly set up to work with a screen reader for people who are blind How you should make sure your site is accessible by keyboard only for people who have physical disabilities and cannot use a mouse or touch screens Why you should make sure your videos have captions and an audio file to go with for those who are deaf or those who may have a visual disability Other things to look out for are making sure your site doesn't lack header tags, which the screen reader looks for, making sure your site doesn't just use PDFs because they generally aren't accessible Offer a link to skip navigation so they can get through the site quicker and making sure you use proper anchor tags for links that are descriptive and underlining your links Mychelle shares that if you have a page that times out after a certain amount of time you want to provide a static version because people with a visual or learning disability won't be able to get through it as quickly How if you have an autoplay video or audio on your site making sure you allow them to stop, pause it or slow it down because they might not be able to process it as quickly How providing an email or phone number people can contact if they get stuck is useful that way they can ask questions and get help Mychelle shares that there are free website checkers that will tell you how accessible to your website is and tell you where there are issues How including an Accessibility Policy can show that you are making an effort and will continue to is better than not including one and potentially be targeted for a lawsuit Links mentioned: Mychelle's website Mychelle's Accessibility Tips BNI (Business Networking International) Meetup.com   Like what you heard? 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In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Amy Dufrane, CEO of HRCI, about the biggest challenges facing HR leaders right now, the biggest concern for HR in the next 90 days, how to make HR more business relevant, and her journey in transforming HRCI. See the video here: https://youtu.be/sYrwLk6qrL8. Dr. Amy Dufrane's (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amydufrane/) vision has created an innovative learning organization to meet new career, business and workforce demands. HRCI®, with a suite of eight credentials, continues to provide the most trusted and recognized HR certifications worldwide. Under her leadership, HRCI has continued to expand its offerings to include self-paced learning and professional development opportunities. In 2018, the organization introduced HRCI upSkill e-learning and assessment modules to help professionals at all levels improve their supervisory skills and become leading custodians of human capital initiatives that reduce risk, engage employees and drive company goals. She is the co-founder of the podcast Inevitable: The Future of Work and the facilitator, author and motivator behind The Rise of HR: The Future of Work with 73 HR thought leaders, including Dave Ulrich, Libby Sartain and Bill Schiemann.  Before joining HRCI, Dufrane has spent more than 25 years as an innovator of human capital strategies for progressive organizations. She also serves on the Wall Street Journal CEO Council, is a member of the CEO Roundtable and a member of the advisory board for the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind and the Next Concept Human Resources Association. Dufrane holds a doctorate from The George Washington University, an MBA and MA from Marymount University and a BS from Hood College. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Marymount University She is certified by HRCI as a Senior Professional in Human Resources® (SPHR®) and has a Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives, The Center for Association Leadership. Her honors and awards include: 2019 DCA Live Nonprofit Leadership Award; smartCEO Award for Healthy Workplaces; International Development Accelerator (IDATeam) and Associacion Mexicana en Direccion de Recuros Humanos A.C. Award; American Society for Quality Middle East Africa Quality Fundamentals in the Digital Age Award; The Executive Council of The Adjutant General's Corps Regimental Association Order of Horatio Gates Honorary Medal; and recognition for dedication and service to the HR industry by the Human Resource Leadership Awards of Greater Washington. As a global business leader, Dufrane is committed to advancing organizations by identifying opportunities to develop human capital that is responsive to the demands of the competitive economy.  She is adept at thinking strategically to identify future workforce needs and requirements by creating processes and solutions that empower individuals to enhance their professional credibility and the organizations they serve.  As a Chief Executive Officer at HRCI, Dufrane recognizes constantly shifting technologies, laws, and workplace environments require diverse knowledge, skills and experience.  Collectively, these factors have disrupted businesses and created opportunities for HR to develop strategies that encompass broader learning as a critical ingredient that will drive successful businesses.  In fact, 98 percent of Fortune 500 companies have HRCI-certified professionals among their leadership ranks.  Her thought leadership in the future of work encourages individuals to stand at the cutting edge, discover new skills and become fiercely agile.

This week we welcome Larry Sloan CEO of the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). Mr. Sloan stepped into the role of CEO at the AIHA in October 2016. Prior to this, he served as President/CEO for seven years at the Society of Chemical Manufactures and Affiliates (SOCMA), a trade association representing the US specialty chemical industry. Larry entered the non-profit sector in 2001 by serving first as a director with a subsequent promotion to president at the Adhesive and Sealant Council.   Larry began his career as a chemical engineer at Air Products and later worked for Nalco Chemical Company in marketing, manufacturing and sales capacities. Mr. Sloan graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a BS in Chemical Engineering. Later he returned to Northwestern University where he earned his MBA. In 2006, Larry received his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation through the American Society of Association Executives.   Larry is a rare combination of CAE with extensive field experience in industry. We look forward to having him help us LEARN MORE on IAQradio+.

Dale is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director for Inteleos, the umbrella governance and management organization for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS), the Alliance for Physician Certification and Advancement (APCA) and the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy Councils. Dale has been an executive within the certification community for 20 years. Inteleos is a dedicated ANSI-ISO 17024 accredited organization with over 115,000 active certificants across 70 countries and delivers computer-based examinations in 28 countries. Inteleos global expansion includes customizing assessment programs in China, Latin America, managing the Vascular Scientist assessment program in the United Kingdom and developing and validating varying standards of individual proficiencies in the use of Point-Of-Care Ultrasound through the POCUS Certification Academy. Dale has given numerous lectures and workshops in areas of business and certification throughout the world and presently sits on the Executive Committee for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and is the immediate Past Chair of the Association of Talent Development (ATD) Credentialing Institute. Dale is also a co-inventor of a patent for a new type of test question and measurement. Dale has an MBA in finance from the Albers School of Business and Economics, Seattle, WA and also holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).  

If you are in a leadership role, especially if you run an Association, then you’re going to get a lot out of this episode. Because on episode you’re going to learn How The Certified Association Executive (CAE) Program Builds Great Leaders. And to help us learn all about this, we are fortunate to have Danielle Lamothe as our guest. Danielle the Vice President of Learning Innovation for the Canadian Society of Association Executive (CSAE), and in this interview she gives wonderful insights into how the CAE program: Helps leaders get over ‘imposter syndrome’ Helps leaders to get the competencies they need to run great Associations Helps leaders, who often work in isolation, to develop a cohort of like minded leaders and more For more information or a full transcript of our interview in episode 140, visit: https://meetingleadershipinc.com/140

Cathy Breden is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) with the responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the association, including overseeing marketing and communications, membership, education, conventions and events, and administration. In addition, she currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), whose primary purpose is to promote the growth, awareness, and value of exhibitions and other face-to-face marketing events by producing and delivering research-based knowledge tools. Ms. Breden earned the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation in 1990 and earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 1995. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What IAEE and CEIR are, and how they play an important role in advancing the B2B and B2C exhibition and trade show communities How Cathy’s career path led her to her current leadership roles at IAEE and CEIR, and how she had the unique opportunity to study association management in college How Cathy’s organizations work to engage with both associations and independent show organizers and create relevant content for both groups How IAEE’s culture works to support its team members and maintain a healthy work environment, and how Cathy coordinates remote team members under a shared vision What critical part of the IAEE Women’s Leadership Forum plays in promoting and advocating for women in the exhibition and events industry What benefits women receive from participating in the IAEE Women’s Leadership Forum, and how the program has continued to expand Why Cathy would advise her younger self to question authority and understand that leaders don’t necessarily have all the answers Why being flexible, adaptable, open to change, and willing to learn have been important pillars to Cathy’s success in her work What exciting events and education opportunities will be showcased at Expo! Expo! 2019, IAEE’s annual meeting and exhibition How the team at IAEE work to make a global impact on the industry, traveling all over the world to attend industry events Additional resources: Website: www.iaee.com Website: www.ceir.org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cathybreden Twitter: @cbreden Twitter: @IAEE_HQ

Episode 513 focuses on the Association Business.  Thom Singer interviews Scott Grayson, Executive Director and CEO for both the American Public Works Association and the Canadian Public Works Association.  Thom has known Scott for several years, as he has worked as a speaker and master of ceremonies for the association's PWX Expo for the past three years. They often talk about how the most successful association executives have the entrepreneurial spirit, and how associations that are growing take risks, get out of comfort zones, and empower employees and members.     This episode is a "must hear" conversation for everyone who works in and around the world of associations.     About Scott Grayson   Scott Grayson serves as Executive Director/CEO for both the American Public Works Association (APWA) and the Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA). In this role, he leads the organizations’ operations to provide strategic leadership and ensure that the vision and core values of APWA and CPWA are communicated and implemented at all levels of the organization. Grayson serves as the spokesperson, along with the APWA and CPWA Presidents, on behalf of APWA’s 30,000 members. He collaborates with key stakeholders in the public works sector including: the U.S. Congress, Canadian Parliament, federal, and provincial/state branches of government and agencies.   Before joining APWA as Executive Director, Scott served as the Associate Managing Director for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) located in Washington, D.C. He was responsible for programs related to employment, career and professional development, licensure and registration, and provided support for the IEEE-USA Board of Directors. Grayson worked in the areas of communications, public relations, chapter relations, membership development, strategic planning, conference management, fundraising, research, and most recently worked with student and young professional member engagement. He was with IEEE-USA since 1990 and had been responsible for grassroots, state and federal legislative programs including being a staff liaison to numerous scientific engineering and legal organizations to build coalitions.   Grayson also served on the Golden Valley, Minn. City Council and was Chair of the Golden Valley Housing Redevelopment Authority  He holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science from the University of Wisconsin and a master’s in Latin American & Caribbean Studies from New York University, specializing in international relations and economic development. He is also an active member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), from which he holds a Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, Association for Talent Development (ATD) and the Council for Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE).   About APWA   The American Public Works Association (APWA) serves professionals in all aspects of public works—a fact that sets it apart from other organizations and makes it an effective voice of public works throughout North America. With a worldwide membership more than 30,000 strong, APWA includes not only personnel from local, county, state/province, and federal agencies, but also private sector personnel who supply products and services to those professionals.   Membership in APWA is open to any individual, agency, or corporation with an interest in public works and infrastructure issues. Titles common to the membership include public works directors; city engineers; city managers; fleet managers; property and equipment superintendents; utilities managers; community development directors; transportation managers; park directors; county officials; and representatives from engineering and other consulting firms, manufacturers, construction companies, and a multitude of other service providers.    Although originally chartered in the United States in 1937, APWA has roots in two predecessor groups that reach back to 1894, and has 63 chapters in North America, which includes eight chapters in Canada. A 17-member Board of Directors, all of whom are elected by Association members, governs APWA as a whole.   CPWA logoThe Canadian Public Works Association (CPWA) or Association Canadienne des Travaux Publics, was founded in 1986 to enhance the services of APWA to the Canadian public works community. All members of a CPWA chapter are members of APWA.     As a comprehensive public works resource, APWA continues in its rich tradition of making a difference both on an individual and professional level. APWA is a not-for-profit, 501 (c) (3) organization that prides itself on its ability to provide varied educational and networking opportunities that help public works personnel to grow in their professionalism and directly impact the quality of life in all the communities they serve.  

Thomas M. Bohn is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with more than 20 years of experience working with local, state, national and international associations. He has served as the executive director and CEO of several associations, including The Institute of Internal Auditors, ranging from $2-26 million in revenue representing many different constituencies and professions. Tom became CEO of the NAVC in January 2013 where he oversees the organization’s $27 million budget and more than 75 staff members and 150 seasonal personnel under the direction of the NAVC Board of Directors. The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization that provides world-class continuing professional development and support services for the global veterinary healthcare community.

Supply Chain Now Radio interviews Abe Eshkenazi, CEO of the Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) at the APICS Top 50 Chapters Symposium Abe Eshkenazi currently serves as the chief executive officer for ASCM. Prior to joining ASCM, Eshkenazi was the managing director for the Operations Consulting Group of American Express Tax and Business Services. Eshkenazi has provided business, operational, and compliance consulting services to professional service organizations, associations, and tax-exempt and government organizations. His leadership role included project management, business process redesign, and individual and organizational alignment, including design and implementation of outsource strategies. Eshkenazi has been a frequent speaker on outsourcing, nonprofit mergers, and strategic alliances. In addition to his CPA, Eshkenazi holds a master of business administration in management from Northwestern University, Kellogg Graduate School of Management; a master of business administration in finance from DePaul University; and a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University. Eshkenazi is also an APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), a Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE), and a Certified Association Executive (CAE). Learn more about ASCM here: www.ascm.org Hosted by Scott Luton and Chris Barnes

Jeffrey Shields, FASAE, CAE, has served as President and CEO of the National Business Officers Association (NBOA) since March 2010.  Jeff, an active member of the American Society of Association Executives, is a member of the 2008 Class of ASAE Fellows (FASAE) and earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in 2002. He currently serves as a trustee for One Schoolhouse, an innovative online school offering supplemental education to independent schools and previously served as a trustee at Georgetown Day School in Washington, DC, where his daughter Samantha attends. He holds a BA from Shippensburg University and an MA from The Ohio State University.  NBOA is the premier national membership association serving the professional needs of business officers and business operations staff at PK-12 independent schools. The association has grown from 23 founding member schools in 1998 to over 1,350 US member schools, plus member schools in Mexico, Canada and 23 other countries around the globe during its 20-year history under Shields’ leadership. 

John Feather, PhD, is Chief Executive Officer of Grantmakers In Aging, the national society of grantmaking foundations and other organizations that work to improve the lives of older people. Prior to beginning that position on October 1, 2011, Dr. Feather was Executive Director and CEO of the American Society of Consultant Pharmacists, the national membership organization of pharmacists who specialize in care of older persons. Until 2002, he was Director of the AARP Andrus Foundation, the research and education charity of AARP. For the seventeen years prior to that appointment in 1995, Dr. Feather held several positions at the State University of New York at Buffalo, including Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, and Executive Director of the Primary Care Resource Center. Prior to that he was Director of the Western New York Geriatric Education Center. Dr. Feather is Past Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Society on Aging, Past Treasurer of the National Hispanic Council on Aging, and a former officer or Board member of 12 other national non-profit organizations. In March 2015, he received the ASA Award, the highest honor of the American Society on Aging for his work in policy, practice, and education. Dr. Feather is an organizational sociologist by training and received his undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin and his masters and doctoral degrees at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. He has earned the designation of Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) and Certified Association Executive (CAE). Learn more: https://www.giaging.org/about/board-staff/

Warning: This episode is jam packed full of work. Work you can do to work with associations and grow their business with associations. If you're looking for a silver bullet, please do NOT listen to this episode. Now I talk to a lot of people want to do business with associations, as a speaker, as a service provider, as someone who can add value to chambers of commerce and industry associations. When I think about association marketing, there is only 1 person who comes to mind - Ed Rigsbee. Ed is a master at creating content and marketing to associations in ways nobody else is. And in this conversation, Ed shares many of his insights, free of charge, just like he does with associations. If you've been wanting to break into the association market, listen to this episode and take good notes! Ed Rigsbee is an expert on Member ROI & an early author on alliance development, Ed is the ROI Guy. He is one of only a few people around the globe to hold both the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) credential from NSA & the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from ASAE. He is the author of, "The ROI of Membership-Today's Missing Link for Explosive Growth," "PartnerShift," "The Art of Partnering," "Developing Strategic Alliances" & “Kids, Parents & Soccer.” He has well over 2,500 print published articles. Check out his article bank. Best deal and quantity discount information on his newest book at http://rigsbee.com/the-roi-of-membership/ Ed consults in the non-profit and for-profit sectors, helping organizations to grow through his Member-ROI-Centric and/or 7-Step Alliance Development program methodologies. Ed has been called the “dynamite that unblocks the logjams” by association executive directors. Connect with Ed Rigsbee on LinkedIn

Today on State of Cannabis Dave Inman is joined by Laurence Gration, Director of Development at The National Cannabis Industry Association. "Laurence Gration brings over 30 years of association management to the NCIA team. As the director of development, Laurence’s role is to grow NCIA, in membership, services and general strength. Laurence is continuing to expand the benefits of NCIA’s membership benefits and keeping the association ahead of its members’ changing needs. Laurence is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and comes to NCIA after ten years in Washington D.C., where he is forged industry alliances and creating joint venture opportunities on Capitol Hill. He is an award-winning speaker and best selling author. He has degrees from the University of Sydney, the Queensland University of Technology, and has been engaged in studying programs at the Australian National University and University of Colorado; he is working on his next degree locally. Originally from Melbourne, he now lives in Golden, Colorado, with his wife, dogs, and horses."

This week on IAQ Radio we are facilitating a roundtable discussion about some current and future events in the inspection cleaning and restoration industry. We welcome executive leadership from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the International Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Council of Associations (COA) to discuss current events, the COA's first co-located conference, and industry unification. The IICRCA's first convention The Event, takes place in Las Vegas May 6-8th. The Event is co-located with the RIA Convention at the RIO Hotel and Convention Center. Two weeks back we previewed the RIA Conference and talked about industry unification with RIA Exec. Director Mark Salvitelli. This week we follow up with the leaders of IICRC and IICRCA the following executive leaders will joining us for the hour: Maury Astley -IICRCA President & CEO -Maury is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with a long history of association management in the telecommunications and health care industries. In August 2014 Maury was selected as the President and CEO of IICRCA. Bryan O'Haleck -IICRCA Chairman -Bryan is a thirty year veteran of the cleaning and restoration industry who has served on numerous industry boards and committees. He is the first elected Chairman of the Council of Associations. J. David Rozsa -IICRC Executive Director and Chief executive officer of Metacred, Inc. Metacred is an Association Management Company (AMC) that specializes exclusively in the credentialing facet of association work. Mr. Rozsa is also a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE, the parent organization of the NCCA). Tony Wheelwright -IICRC Chairman & IICRCA Vice Chairman -Prior to his retirement Mr. Wheelwright ran a multi-truck cleaning and inspection service for 36 years. He and IICRC Past Chair Darrell Paulson have been the architects behind the formation of the Council of Associations and many of the other progressive changes at IICRC. We look forward to updating listeners on the changes occurring at IICRC, the first Council of Associations "Event" and the future of the inspection, cleaning and restoration industry. LEARN MORE this week on IAQ Radio!

This week on IAQ Radio we are facilitating a roundtable discussion about some current and future events in the inspection cleaning and restoration industry. We welcome executive leadership from the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) and the International Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Council of Associations (COA) to discuss current events, the COA's first co-located conference, and industry unification. The IICRCA's first convention The Event, takes place in Las Vegas May 6-8th. The Event is co-located with the RIA Convention at the RIO Hotel and Convention Center. Two weeks back we previewed the RIA Conference and talked about industry unification with RIA Exec. Director Mark Salvitelli. This week we follow up with the leaders of IICRC and IICRCA the following executive leaders will joining us for the hour: Maury Astley -IICRCA President & CEO -Maury is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with a long history of association management in the telecommunications and health care industries. In August 2014 Maury was selected as the President and CEO of IICRCA. Bryan O'Haleck -IICRCA Chairman -Bryan is a thirty year veteran of the cleaning and restoration industry who has served on numerous industry boards and committees. He is the first elected Chairman of the Council of Associations. J. David Rozsa -IICRC Executive Director and Chief executive officer of Metacred, Inc. Metacred is an Association Management Company (AMC) that specializes exclusively in the credentialing facet of association work. Mr. Rozsa is also a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE, the parent organization of the NCCA). Tony Wheelwright -IICRC Chairman & IICRCA Vice Chairman -Prior to his retirement Mr. Wheelwright ran a multi-truck cleaning and inspection service for 36 years. He and IICRC Past Chair Darrell Paulson have been the architects behind the formation of the Council of Associations and many of the other progressive changes at IICRC. We look forward to updating listeners on the changes occurring at IICRC, the first Council of Associations "Event" and the future of the inspection, cleaning and restoration industry. LEARN MORE this week on IAQ Radio!

The Restoration Industries annual convention is coming up in May and this year they are co-locating with the Insitute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Council of Associations (IICRCA) inaugral event. RIA has also been active with recent initiatives including the new Certified Restorer (CR) Curriculum, revised 2016 educational offerings, fire standards, Accounting and Financial Management Guidelines, Standardized Contracts, Asbestos Fact Sheet, Ebola Guidelines and more. Joining us the week to discuss all this and industry unification efforts is Marc Selvitelli, CAE, Executive Director of the RIA. Mr. Selvitelli has worked directly with RIA leaders and volunteers to help guide and execute on the organization's strategic initiatives, programs, and policies. He comes to RIA from NAIOP: The Commercial Real Estate Association, where he has spent the last eight years as Vice President of Membership and Chapter Relations. He also previously served as Executive Director of the National Association of Community Credit Unions and Senior Director of Strategic Planning for the National Society of Professional Engineers. Selvitelli also served as Director of Industry Relations and Regional Field Operations for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). His expertise includes membership recruitment, financial management, conference and event production, and advocacy and policy development. Mr. Selivtelli holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from The Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa. He also holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives. LEARN MORE about what's planned for the annual convention, industry unification and RIA initiatives this week on IAQ Radio.

The Restoration Industries annual convention is coming up in May and this year they are co-locating with the Insitute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Council of Associations (IICRCA) inaugral event. RIA has also been active with recent initiatives including the new Certified Restorer (CR) Curriculum, revised 2016 educational offerings, fire standards, Accounting and Financial Management Guidelines, Standardized Contracts, Asbestos Fact Sheet, Ebola Guidelines and more. Joining us the week to discuss all this and industry unification efforts is Marc Selvitelli, CAE, Executive Director of the RIA. Mr. Selvitelli has worked directly with RIA leaders and volunteers to help guide and execute on the organization's strategic initiatives, programs, and policies. He comes to RIA from NAIOP: The Commercial Real Estate Association, where he has spent the last eight years as Vice President of Membership and Chapter Relations. He also previously served as Executive Director of the National Association of Community Credit Unions and Senior Director of Strategic Planning for the National Society of Professional Engineers. Selvitelli also served as Director of Industry Relations and Regional Field Operations for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). His expertise includes membership recruitment, financial management, conference and event production, and advocacy and policy development. Mr. Selivtelli holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from The Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa. He also holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives. LEARN MORE about what's planned for the annual convention, industry unification and RIA initiatives this week on IAQ Radio.

South Carolina Pharmacy Association Ron Lanton Interviews Craig Burridge with the South Carolina Pharmacy Assocation. Craig Burridge, MS, CAE Mr. Burridge joined SCPhA in May 2013. He was previously the Executive Director of the Pharmacists Society of the State of New York. He has a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Craig attended the London School of Economics and Political Science on scholarship and has his Master of Science in Public Service from Russell Sage College. He earned his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation in from the American Society of Association Executives. Craig served as President of the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations from 2007-08. In addition to serving on many volunteer boards, Mr. Burridge has served on the NYS Cancer Consortium Steering Committee, City of Cohoes Housing Authority, the Cohoes Music Hall Board of Directors and on the Albany County Youth Bureau. SCPhA TodayIn the more recent past, the Association has played a significant part in the role of continuing education requirements for pharmacists. As the science of pharmacy became more sophisticated, the Association saw the importance of insuring that pharmacists stay abreast of the rapidly changing information. SCPhA is an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) approved provider for continuing education. The Association constantly strives to offer readily available and quality education services to South Carolina pharmacists. SCPhA's legislative influence has gained strength in recent years. Through tremendous work of SCPhA's Legislative Network, H3631, "Rx Freedom of Access" was passed by the SC General Assembly and signed into state law in May 1994. The Association led the effort for a complete revision of the Pharmacy Practice Act, which was signed into law in June of 1998.  SCPhA has grown from its original 50 male members and no staff to more than 2,000 male and female pharmacy professionals and a full-time staff of 7 professionals. These members and staff continue to work toward positive changes that sustain the profession of pharmacy.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.