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ESA Welcomes Dr. Adrienne Sponberg as Executive Director

February 10, 2026

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[…]

Thoracic Surgery Foundation Introduces Karen Matts as Executive Director

February 5, 2026

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,[…]

Madeline M. Farley, PhD, Appointed Scientific Director of SLAS

January 20, 2026

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[…]

Cynthia Hunt Jaehne Named Executive Director of PLMA

January 13, 2026

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[…]

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[…]

ESA Welcomes Dr. Adrienne Sponberg as Executive Director

February 10, 2026

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[…]

Thoracic Surgery Foundation Introduces Karen Matts as Executive Director

February 5, 2026

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,[…]

Madeline M. Farley, PhD, Appointed Scientific Director of SLAS

January 20, 2026

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[…]

Cynthia Hunt Jaehne Named Executive Director of PLMA

January 13, 2026

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[…]

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[…]

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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