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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,[…]

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[…]

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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