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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[…]

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.[…]

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[…]

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