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The Amputee Coalition announced the appointment of Carmen Elliott, DHS, CAE, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Elliott brings more than two decades of leadership experience in healthcare associations, public policy, and nonprofit management. Previously, Elliott was with[…]
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[…]
ZRG Sterling Martin is thrilled to have partnered with The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates and its Board of Directors to appoint John Bratsakis as CEO, following a comprehensive national search. Bratsakis will lead the organization and its affiliated[…]
Sterling Martin is proud to have partnered with the National Council for Adoption in the selection of Kate Kennedy as its next President and CEO. We congratulate Kate and NCFA on this exciting leadership appointment. Kennedy brings more than two[…]
Following an extensive nationwide search, AGO President Eileen Hunt announced that Cathy Brigham has been selected by the National Council to serve as the organization’s next Executive Director. Sterling Martin was proud to partner with the American Guild of Organists[…]
“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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