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Jessica Homa Accepts Role as Executive Director for ISAC

September 16, 2025

The International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) recently appointed Jessica Noel Homa as its new Executive Director. Homa brings over 20 years of leadership experience working with scientific, nonprofit, and member-based organizations. She is recognized for driving strategic growth,[…]

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,[…]

TMA Announces Christine Melendes as Incoming Chief Executive Officer

February 18, 2026

The Turnaround Management Association (TMA) announced the appointment of Christine Melendes as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 3, 2026. As CEO, Melendes will align strategy, governance, and execution to unlock new opportunities, amplify member engagement, and expand the association’s worldwide[…]

ESA Welcomes Dr. Adrienne Sponberg as Executive Director

February 10, 2026

The Ecological Society of America (ESA) has announced the appointment of Dr. Adrienne Sponberg as its new Executive Director, following a national search. Dr. Sponberg will assume the role on March 2, 2026. The Governing Board unanimously selected Sponberg from[…]

Thoracic Surgery Foundation Introduces Karen Matts as Executive Director

February 5, 2026

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) announced the appointment of Karen Matts as its new Executive Director, effective January 27, 2026. TSF is the charitable arm of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) dedicated to advancing cardiothoracic surgery by supporting research,[…]

Madeline M. Farley, PhD, Appointed Scientific Director of SLAS

January 20, 2026

The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS) has announced the appointment of Madeline M. Farley, PhD, as its new Scientific Director, effective January 19, 2026. Dr. Farley joins SLAS from Genesis Drug Discovery & Development (GD3), where she most[…]

Cynthia Hunt Jaehne Named Executive Director of PLMA

January 13, 2026

The Peak Load Management Alliance (PLMA) recently announced the appointment of Cynthia Hunt Jaehne as its next Executive Director, effective February 9, 2026. Cynthia brings more than 20 years of experience across the energy sector, as well as experience in[…]

CEO Update Interview with CEO David Martin on Association Talent Trends

January 5, 2024

“I still can’t fill jobs.” That’s a common refrain executive recruiter David Martin is hearing from top association leaders trying to build out staff, the CEO of Sterling Martin Associates said. “You read about all the downsizings in the tech[…]

First-Time CEOs Are on the Rise: Insights from the 2025 CEO Recruitment Trends

December 19, 2025

One of the most rewarding aspects of our work is helping search committees identify the best possible leader for their mission—even when that individual does not yet hold the title of CEO. This was a key topic of conversation when[…]

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[…]

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