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Cass Isidro Takes On New Role as Executive Director for ASBrS

September 2, 2025

The American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) recently announced the appointment of Cassandra “Cass” Isidro as its new Executive Director. With more than 30 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, Isidro brings expertise in member-focused leadership, strategic planning, governance, and[…]

NIGP Announces Next CEO Debbie Trueblood

September 2, 2025

NIGP: The Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP) has appointed Debbie Trueblood, MSW, FASAE, IOM, CAE as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective October 20, 2025. She will succeed Rick Grimm, NIGP-CPP, who retires at the end of the year. Trueblood[…]

NFID Announces Rebecca Alvania as Next Executive Director

August 7, 2025

The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) selected Rebecca Alvania, PhD, MA, MPH, as its executive director and chief executive officer. The non-profit organization educates and engages the public, communities, and healthcare professionals about infectious diseases across the lifespan. Alvania[…]

Tamesha Logan Becomes Executive Director for American Mensa

July 21, 2025

American Mensa appointed Tamesha L. Logan as Executive Director of the largest of the worldwide Mensa affiliates with more than 45,000 members, 122 chapters, and special interest groups throughout the United States. She started her new role on July 14,[…]

Tristanne Staudt to Join PAA as New Executive Director

June 4, 2025

The Population Association of America (PAA) is pleased to announce that Tristanne Staudt will become its new Executive Director, effective July 14, 2025. Staudt joins the PAA from the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR), where she has served[…]

Ignite Sponsor Luncheon at CPA/SEA 2025

January 8, 2025

Great time connecting with fellow sponsors and attendees at the Ignite Sponsor Luncheon at CPA/SEA! I was honored to represent and share more information about Sterling Martin Associates and enjoyed learning about the initiatives of the other sponsors. It was[…]

David Speaks at CEO Update Live: Executive Recruitment

December 2, 2024

David Martin & Brittany Carter kicked off the CEO Update Live: Executive Recruitment event by unpacking several key questions including which roles within an association are leading to more CEO placements, if boards prefer internal promotions or external hires, and[…]

David Martin Attends ASAE 2024

August 20, 2024

CEO & Managing partner of Sterling Martin Associates, David Martin, attended the ASAE leadership retreat from August 10-13, 2024. About ASAE The purpose of ASAE’s annual Volunteer Leadership Retreat is to engage our full volunteer leadership in conversations about the[…]

David Martin Moderates Panel at ACCESSE24

August 1, 2024

ACCESSE is a unique conference that combines leadership development, peer-to-peer connections, and content expertise in managing science, technology, engineering, and math societies. As a trusted space for STEM society professionals, the event provides fresh perspectives and innovative ideas intended to[…]

Sterling Martin Featured in the Wall Street Journal

July 29, 2024

David Martin, CEO of Sterling Martin Associates, shares one of his most memorable interview stories in If These Résumés Could Talk, a Wall Street Journal feature in which recruiters and headhunters share their wildest and most interesting stories. From fake[…]

American Concrete Institute Selects Brian Wheeler as Managing Director (MDCM)

April 10, 2025

Congratulations to Brian Wheeler, newly appointed Managing Director, Communications and Marketing, for the American Concrete Institute (ACI). He started this role on March 31, 2025. Brian joins ACI from PPG Industries, Inc. where he served as the Senior Marketing Communications[…]

Lucho Vásquez, New Executive Director for the D.C. Coalition for the Homeless

March 7, 2025

Washington, DC (March 7, 2025) – The D.C. Coalition for the Homeless is proud to welcome Lucho Vásquez as Executive Director. He started this role on February 28, 2025. Lucho joins the Coalition with an extensive background in executive leadership,[…]

Ed Dellert Enters as CEO for the American Burn Association

February 27, 2025

Washington, DC (February 27, 2025) – The American Burn Association (ABA) is proud to welcome Ed Dellert, RN, MBA, FACEHP as Chief Executive Officer. His tenure starts on March 31, 2025. Dellert joins ABA with extensive prior executive leadership experience[…]

ACAPT Welcomes New Executive Director, Dr. Celia Zamora

February 27, 2025

Washington, DC (February 27, 2025) – The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) is proud to welcome Dr. Celia Zamora as Executive Director. Her tenure started on February 10th, 2025. Dr. Zamora joins ACAPT from ACTFL, where she was[…]

NAPEX Names Darryl Thomas First Executive Director

January 31, 2025

Washington, D.C. (January 31, 2025) – The National Apex Accelerator Program (NAPEX) is proud to welcome Darryl Thomas as its first Executive Director. His tenure started on January 27, 2025. Thomas joined NAPEX from the Illinois APEX Accelerator Program, where[…]

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