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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[…]

Meri Beth Wojtaszek to Lead 3-A SSI as New Executive Director

January 24, 2025

Washington, D.C. (January 24, 2025) – 3-A Sanitary Standards, Inc., (3-A SSI) welcomes Meri Beth Wojtaszek as its new Executive Director. Wojtaszek brings impressive leadership experience from both the association world and the private sector to the role. She joins[…]

Carrie Slatton-Hodges Appointed Executive Director and CEO for NRI

January 14, 2025

Washington, D.C. (January 14, 2025) – National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors Research Institute (NRI) is pleased to welcome Carrie Slatton-Hodges as its new Executive Director and CEO. Slatton-Hodges has started in the role and is currently working[…]

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[…]

FBLA Introduces Jennifer Woods Bodensiek as President and CEO

December 13, 2024

Washington, D.C.(December 13, 2024) – Future Business Leaders of America, Inc., (FBLA) is pleased to announce that Jennifer Woods Bodensiek will join the organization as its next President and CEO, effective January 1, 2025. Bodensiek brings decades of executive, fundraising,[…]

IMSA Confirms Heidi Cramb as Executive Director

November 24, 2025

The International Municipal Signal Association (IMSA) recently announced that Heidi M. Cramb has been named Executive Director of IMSA. Cramb brings extensive experience in association management, with a focus on certification, membership and marketing. Throughout her career, she has worked[…]

Emma Read Welcomed as Incoming CEO for AAVMC

November 6, 2025

The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) recently appointed Emma Read, DVM, of The Ohio State University (OSU) as its next Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Read will assume the role on February 1, 2026, succeeding Andrew T. Maccabe, DVM,[…]

Society for Neuroscience Selects Kevin B. Marvel as Executive Director

November 5, 2025

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) has announced the selection of Kevin B. Marvel, PhD, as its next Executive Director. He will assume the role effective March 16, 2026, succeeding Marty Saggese, who has served as Executive Director since 2002. Marvel[…]

NAMA Appoints Christine Cochran as President & CEO

September 26, 2025

The National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA) recently announced the appointment of Christine Cochran as its next President & CEO. Cochran will officially join NAMA on December 2, 2025, succeeding Carla Balakgie, who is retiring after 14 years of transformative leadership.[…]

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,[…]

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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