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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[…]
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[…]
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,[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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,[…]
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[…]
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.[…]
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,[…]
“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[…]
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[…]
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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