The Latest SMA News

The California Water Environment Association Appoints Anabel Martinez as Director of Member Services

Washington, D.C. (March 17, 2023) — The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) has appointed Anabel Martinez as the organization’s new Director of Member Services. Anabel brings over two decades of experience in association management and office administration, most recently as Account Manager at Association Management Solutions (AMS). Annabel started her new position at CWEA on February 21. Read more.

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance Appoints Alan Thomas as Next CEO

Washington, D.C. (March 3, 2023) — The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) has appointed Alan Thomas as the association’s new CEO, effective April 1. Alan brings over two decades of experience leading and expanding the reach of a variety of organizations, most recently as the Chief Executive Officer for GRIDIRON, LLC. In this role, he demonstrated his expertise in executive leadership by overseeing the acquisition and integration of a software as a service (SaaS) company and doubled the size of the business. Read more.

Amputee Coalition Appoints Cass Isidro as Next CEO

Washington, D.C. (January 23, 2023) — The Amputee Coalition board of directors has appointed Cassandra “Cass” Isidro as the nonprofit organization’s new CEO and President, effective February 6. Isidro brings to the Amputee Coalition more than two decades of experience leading and expanding the reach of nonprofits, most recently, the Safe Routes Partnership and SHAPE America. In her previous roles, she has demonstrated her expertise in creating and implementing innovative strategic plans for programmatic services and fundraising while fostering cultures built on trust. Read more.

CWEA Hires Phil Miller as New Chief Operating Officer

January 16, 2023 – The California Water Environment Association (CWEA) recently hired Phil Miller, MBA as their new Chief Operating Officer. Miller brings over a decade of operations experience in a variety of sectors to this role.Miller joins CWEA from his most recent role as COO/CFO of the Tawonga Jewish Community Corp. in the San Francisco Bay area. Read more.

ABFAS Hires New Director of Marketing and Communications

January 13, 2023– The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) recently hired Alexandra Bradley as their new Director of Marketing and Communications. Bradley brings over 16 years of advancing marketing and communications experience to the role. Read more.

AAA Hires Christine Ross as New Executive Director

January 10, 2023 – The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) recently announced the hire of Christine Ross as the Association’s new Executive Director. Ross’s professional experience spans more than 30 years in a variety of organizations, including a state-level chamber of commerce, regional chambers of commerce, a visitors’ bureau, and a top-tier executive search firm. Read more.

PSIA-AASI Names Peggy Hiller as Incoming CEO

January 3, 2023 — Margaret “Peggy” Hiller was recently named as the incoming CEO for the Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), effective January 16, 2023. Hiller is a snowsports-industry leader with over 30 years of professional experience, including 17 years leading operations and 15 years in complex human resource roles. She also serves on several nonprofit Boards in her community. Read more.

RPA Welcomes Adonia Calhoun Groom as New Executive Director

December 20, 2022 — The Renal Physicians Association recently announced Adonia Calhoun Groom, CAE, CMP as their new Executive Director. Groom brings 25 years of professional experience in a variety of associations and professional societies. She joins RPA from her most recent role as CEO of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA). Read more.

AALAS Appoints Thomas Joseph as Next Executive Director

December 12, 2022 – The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) recently appointed Thomas “Tom” Joseph as their incoming Executive Director. Joseph has over 30 years of experience, primarily within the professional health-care and medical association and nonprofit sector. He joins AALAS from his  role serving as the Chief Development and Operations Officer for the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Read more.

CSWE Names Dr. Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi Incoming President and CEO

November 28, 2022 – The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) recently named their new incoming President and CEO, Halaevalu F. Ofahengaue Vakalahi, PhD, MSW, Med. Dr. Vakalahi will begin her term as President and CEO on January 17, 2023. Dr. Vakalahi’s 25 years of professional experience spans across several higher education institutions and nonprofit social work education. Read more.

NFI Names Lisa Wallenda Picard Incoming President and CEO

November 14, 2022 – The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) recently named their new incoming President and CEO, Lisa Wallenda Picard, effective December 5. Picard is an association executive with nearly a decade of experience with the US Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, and most recently 11 years at the National Turkey Federation (NTF). Read more.

The National WIC Association Hires Jamila Taylor as Incoming President and CEO

October 18, 2022- The National WIC Association (NWA) recently hired Dr. Jamila Taylor as incoming President and CEO, effective November 14. Taylor has 25 years of professional experience in health policy, maternal health, and health equity in nonprofit organizations and on Capitol Hill. Taylor joins NWA from the Century Foundation (TCF) where she served as the Director of Health Care Reform and Senior Fellow. Read more.

The Mount Washington Observatory Hires Drew Fulton Bush As New Executive Director

September 30, 2022- The Mount Washington Observatory recently announced Dr. Drew Fulton Bush as the nonprofit institution’s new Executive Director. Bush began this role on September 26, 2022. Bush’s professional experience spans more than 11 years in a variety of organizations, including history and science education museums, higher education, an oceanographic institution, and a media organization. Read more.

Association of Legal Administrators Hires Eryn Carter as Incoming Executive Director

September 21, 2022 – The Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) recently announced the appointment of Eryn Carter is incoming Executive Director, effective October 11, 2022. Carter has 25 years of experience in strategic planning, business development, policy and program development, fiscal management and governance, and volunteer development. Read more.

The Innovation and Value Initiative Appoints Dr. Jason Spangler as Incoming CEO

July 21, 2022 –The Innovation and Value Initiative (IVI) recently announced Dr. Jason Spangler as their incoming CEO, effective July 25, 2022. For nearly two decades Dr. Spangler has worked in professional health policy and public health sector with extensive experience with pharmaceutical and nonprofit organizations. Read more.

International Safety Equipment Association Hires New President & CEO

May 20, 2022 – The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) recently announced Cam Mackey has been hired as incoming President & CEO, effective June 1, 2022. Mackey brings over two decades of professional experience, including leadership roles spanning nonprofit, association, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Read more.

The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers Names David Grindle as Incoming Executive Director

May 10, 2022 – The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) recently announced David Grindle as their incoming executive director, effective July 18, 2022. Grindle brings decades of experience to the role as a proven nonprofit leader with a background in opera, theatre, academia, and association management. Read more.

New York State Society of CPAs Appoints Calvin Harris, Jr., CPA Incoming CEO

May 3, 2022 – The New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) recently announced the appointment of Calvin Harris, Jr., CPA as their incoming chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2022. Harris has 30 years of executive–level experience working with complex organizations in the nonprofit space. Read more.

D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center Selects Kelli Neptune as Incoming Executive Director

April 24, 2022 – The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center recently selected Kelli Neptune as its new incoming Executive Director. Neptune will join D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center from her current role as the Director of Externships and Public Interest Programming at Howard University School of Law.  Read more.

Women In Leadership

April 20, 2022 – Female employees represent a significant portion of the nonprofit sector, but even in this female saturated industry, women have not gained equality in nonprofit leadership. At SMA, we have had great success placing women in leadership roles within the associations and nonprofits we serve, with a placement rate of roughly 70 percent. Read more.

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy Announces Incoming EVP/CEO April 11, 2022 – The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) recently introduced Lee Vermeulen, M.S., FCCP, FFIP, as their incoming Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2022. He will be AACP’s seventh EVP/CEO to date. Read more. Society of Surgical Oncology Introduces Incoming CEO March 30, 2022 – The Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) recently introduced Anna Polyak, RN, JD as their incoming Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, April 4, 2022. Polyak, Esq. has more than 20 years of experience in both the healthcare sector and association management. Read more. The Innovation and Value Initiative Hires New Chief Communications Officer: Tiffany Huth, MPH March 10, 2022 – The Innovation and Value Initiative (IVI) recently hired Tiffany Huth, MPH as their new Chief Communications Officer. Huth brings over 20 years’ experience in executive leadership, strategic planning and communications, health policy, and brand reputation to the position. Read more. Energy Bar Association Hires Jack Hannan as New CEO February 14, 2022 – The Energy Bar Association (EBA) recently hired Jack Hannan to serve as their new Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Hannan brings a 32-year career in association management in both trade associations and professional societies. Read more.

The National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research and the Alliance for Eye and Vision Research Hire New Executive Director

February 3, 2022 – The National Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (NAEVR) and the Alliance for Eye and Vision Research (AEVR) recently hired Dan Ignaszewski as their new Executive Director. Ignaszewski joins NAEVR AEVR after serving for 16 years in various roles within the Amputee Coalition (AC), most recently as the Chief Policy and Programs Officer. Read more.

The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Names New Executive Director: Adriane K. Griffen

January 26, 2022 – The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (The Academy) recently named Adriane K. Griffen, DrPH, MPH, MSCHES their new Executive Director. Griffen’s professional experience includes more than 20 years within the association sector and was recently credentialed as a Certified Nonprofit Executive Director (CNED). Read more.

The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Welcomes New Executive Director

January 6, 2022 – The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) welcomes C. Grace Whiting as their new Executive Director. Whiting’s professional experience includes 14 years within the nonprofit sector, including almost four years as President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC). Read more.

Irrigation Association Selects Natasha Rankin as Upcoming CEO

December 15, 2021 – The Irrigation Association recently selected Natasha Rankin as their new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 10, 2022. Rankin’s professional experience spans more than 25 years, including nine years in chief executive roles. Rankin joins IA from her most recent position serving as Chief Strategy Officer for the American Counseling Association (ACA). Read more.

The National Communication Association Appoints New Executive Director:  Dr. Shari E. Miles- Cohen

November 27, 2021 – The National Communication Association (NCA) recently announced the appointment of Dr. Shari E. Miles-Cohen as its new Executive Director. Dr. Miles-Cohen brings more than 30 years of experience in member associations, research-focused nonprofits, and academia. Read more.

The Obesity Medicine Association Hired Teresa Fraker as Executive Director

November 1, 2021 – The Obesity Medicine Association (ASBrS) recently welcomed Teresa Fraker as their new Executive Director. Fraker has 30 years of professional experience in the healthcare sector. Read more.

The American Society of Breast Surgeons Welcomes New Executive Director

October 4, 2021 The American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) today welcomes Erica Holland as their new Executive Director. Holland’s professional experience includes more than 24 years within the association sector, with 18 years as a senior executive with the Society of Interventional Radiology. Read more.

PSIA-AASI Names Kathy Brennan CEO of Eastern Division

(September 26, 2021) — The Professional Ski Instructors of America and American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI) recently named Kathy Brennan as the new Chief Executive Officer of their Eastern Division, effective Monday, October 11. Brennan’s professional experience includes over thirty years in the snow sports industry, financial management and services, computer systems design, recreation management, and PSIA-AASI Eastern Division coaching, training and instruction. Read more.

Sterling Martin Associates Announces Brian J. Glade’s Promotion to Vice President, Client Services

(September 17, 2021) — Sterling Martin Associates, a leading retained executive search firm, announced today that Brian J. Glade will become the firm’s Vice President for Client Services. In his time at Sterling Martin Associates, Brian has served as a Senior Executive Recruiter, responsible for candidate identification and development, as well as interviewing and presenting candidates to clients. In his new role, Brian will take on client development and management activities. He will continue with executive recruitment. Read more.

Harris County Medical Society Hires Sean Murphy, J.D. As New Executive Vice President and CEO

(September 13, 2021) – The Harris County Medical Society (HCMS) and the Houston Academy of Medicine (HAM) recently hired Sean Murphy, J.D. as their new Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer effective September 15, 2021. Murphy’s professional experience covers 13 years in a variety of organizations including the health care field and a national law firm. Read more.

The American Psychiatric Association Foundation Hires Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq., To Fill Executive Director Role

(September 1, 2021) – The American Psychiatric Association Foundation recently announced their hire of Rawle Andrews Jr., Esq., to fill their open executive director position, effective September 27, 2021. Andrews’ possesses 34 year of professional experience, including 15 years as a senior executive with AARP, most recently as the organizations Vice President. Read more.

California Society of CPAs New President and CEO Announced: Denise LeDuc Froemming, CPA, CAE, MBA

(August 30, 2021) – The California Society of CPAs, the nation’s largest state CPA society, recently announced Denise LeDuc Froemming, CPA, CAE, MBA as their new President and CEO. Froemming’s professional experience includes more than 34 years in accounting and management along with 23 years in the nonprofit and association sectors. Read more.

How Long Does a Search Take?

August 29, 2021 – The most common question clients ask the recruiters at Sterling Martin Associates is: “How long does a search take?” Susan Scott, Senior Executive Recruiter, shares the search approach she and her colleagues at Sterling Martin Associates use to make even the most specialized search efficient and successful. Read more.

These Four Questions Determine If Your Organization Needs a Search Firm

(August 21, 2021) – Search firms do more than screen and interview candidates: they manage change. Search firms provide expertise at critical junctures in an organization’s history. If you answer ‘no’ or ‘I don’t know’ to these four questions, you want to call in a search firm. Read more.

ConnexFM Hires Julie Boggs as VP, Membership Development

August 3, 2021 – ConnexFM recently hired Julie Boggs to be the new VP of Membership Development. Boggs brings over 14 years of professional and marketing experience to the position. She joins Connex from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources, where she was Director of Member Marketing and Engagement. Read more.

Pennsylvania Apartment Association Hires Carol Christner as CEO

July 5, 2021 – The Pennsylvania Apartment Association (PAA) recently completed a national search for their new CEO. Carol Christner has been selected for the role. Christner holds over 20 years of experience as an executive leader. Read more.

American String Teachers Association Hires Musician and Nonprofit Professional Lynn Tuttle as Executive Director and CEO

June 25, 2021 – American String Teachers Association has hired Lynn Tuttle to fill the role as their new Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer. Tuttle has been a lifelong musician and has 26 years professional experience in the nonprofit sector. Read more.

Five Common Interviewing Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

(June 22, 2021) – As Executive Search Consultants, we have a unique perspective on the interviewing process. In today’s competitive job market, it is more important than ever to avoid obvious gaffes in your interview, mistakes that are sure to take you out of the running. Here are five avoidable errors I have observed that have caused candidates to be disqualified. Read more.

The Association of Child Life Professionals Selects Alison E. Heron, MBA, CAE To Fill CEO Role

June 17, 2021 – The Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP) announced yesterday the selection of Alison E. Heron, MBA, CAE, as their next Chief Executive Officer, effective July 12, 2021. Heron’s professional experience includes more than 26 years in a variety of associations. Read more.

Mental Health America Announced the Appointment of Schroeder Stribling as President and Chief Executive Officer

June 9, 2021 – Mental Health America announced today the appointment of Schroeder Stribling as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 28, 2021.  Stribling’s professional experience includes more than 25 years in a variety of sectors, including social work and a multi-service nonprofit. Read more.

Kara Fitzgerald Takes on President and CEO role for the Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants

April 12, 202 – Kara Fitzgerald, CPA, CAE, CGMA has taken on the role of President and CEO for The Tennessee Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA). Fitzgerald takes on this new role after serving in a variety of leadership roles within the organization for ten years, most recently as TSCPA’s VP of Operations. Read more.

The NBCRNA Names New CEO: John Preston, DNSc, CRNA, FNAP, APRN

April 11, 2021 – The National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) hired John Preston, DNSc, CRNA, FNAP, APRN, as their new Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Preston brings more than 30 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and graduate educator. He has received numerous awards and is an active member and volunteer for the ABSNC as well as other community and professional organizations. Read more.

 Maryland Philanthropy Network Names Maggie Gunther Osborn New President and CEO

March 15, 2021 – The Maryland Philanthropy Network named Maggie Gunther Osborn as their new President CEO. Osborn will begin her new role in April 2021. She joins MPN from her most recent role as Senior VP and Chief Strategy Officer at United Philanthropy Forum, where she served for nearly 5 years. Read more.

Innovation and Value Initiative Foundation Hires New Chief Science Officer

March 1, 2021 – The Innovation and Value Initiative Foundation (IVI) hired Richard Chapman as their new Chief Science Officer. Chapman begins his new role today, bringing more than 30 years of professional experience in health economics and outcomes research from his work with nonprofit research organizations, healthcare consulting, and academia. Read more.

CEO Virtual Onboarding

January 31, 2021

SMA CEO and Managing Partner David Martin recently hosted an informal chat about the virtual onboarding experience with many of the Executive Directors and CEOs that SMA placed last year. They swapped stories about getting to know Board members via Zoom and creating new virtual event programs based around technologies adopted in 2020. New executives always have a steep learning curve. The situations these individuals faced, though, called for even more accelerated onboarding processes and heightened levels of creativity and flexibility. Their experiences with virtual onboarding provide valuable insights for other executives who are coming on board at a time when their staff members are working remotely. Read more.

American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) New Director of Communications

December 22, 2020

American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) recently welcomed Aaron Ragan-Fore to their team in the role of Director of Communications. Ragan-Fore brings over 12 years of communications experience within the health and higher education sectors. Read more.

Innovation and Value Initiative Foundation (IVI) Hires New Director of Communications

December 17, 2020

Innovation and Value Initiative Foundation (IVI) recently hired Todd Bentsen as their new Director of Communications. Bentsen’s professional experience includes more than 27 years within nonprofit communications, specifically within the health and science sectors. Read more.

A Year of Reinvention

December 6, 2020

This original column by David Martin was written for and first published in ASAE’s “Associations Now 2020 Guide to Consulting Services.”

Greetings, fellow association professionals! I think it is safe to say that at the start of 2020 no one saw the tumultuous year we would have ahead and the significant transformation associations would face. Organizations have felt the public health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and they’ve been called on to consider how they can support a broad movement for criminal justice reform and racial equality. As consultants, we have found ourselves in the unique position of advising association clients on some of the same issues we are addressing within our own businesses. Read more.

The Houston Apartment Association Welcomes Casey Morgan As Their New Executive Director

November 30, 2020

The Houston Apartment Association welcomes Casey Morgan as their new Executive Director. Morgan brings 15 years of experience in government affairs and nonprofit management, most recently as the executive of the Houston home builders’ organization. She is an active member of many Houston-area housing and community development organizations. Read more.

Margaret Lyons Joins the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery

November 20, 2020

The American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) welcomes Margret Lyons to their organization as their new Program Manager – Continuous Certification. Lyons joins ABFAS after eight years serving in a variety of roles for Project Management Institute (PMI). Read more.

Association of Psychological Science Names Robert Gropp Executive Director

October 21, 2020

The Association of Psychological Science (APS) recently appointed Robert Gropp as their new Executive Director. Gropp’s career spans 26 years of experience with scientific societies, on Capitol Hill, with government agencies, and in academia. Read more.

American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) Welcomes Katrina Holland as New Chief Executive Officer

October 19, 2020 Katrina Holland joins the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) as Chief Executive Officer. Holland’s professional experience includes more than 24 years serving in roles spanning a variety of medical and scientific societies as well as professional membership associations. Holland joins ACNM from her most recent role as the Senior Director, Strategy and Operations, for the National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA). Read more.

Association of Legal Administrators Hires April Campbell As New Executive Director

August 26, 2020 April Campbell was hired as the new Executive Director for Association of Legal Administrators (ALA). Campbell brings more than 20 years of experience in the legal industry, having been an attorney in her early career and a legal administrator for the last 15 years. Read more.

International Association for the Study of Pain Names Colleen Eubanks CEO

August 25, 2020 The International Association for the Study of Pain named Colleen Eubanks as their new CEO.  Eubanks brings 25 years of non-profit and association management executive leadership experience in charitable, membership and trade organizations. She has a passion for increasing non-profit organizational capacity and combining mission focus with good governance, supportive workplace cultures, and effective partnerships and alliances. Read more.

Katrina Crist Named Executive Director of The Obesity Medicine Association

August 17, 2020 The Obesity Medicine Association names Katrina Crist as their new Executive Director. Crist’s professional experience includes more than 23 years as an Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer within the medical association sector. Read more.

Rachel Puffer Named Executive Director of SPSP

June 27, 2020 The Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) recently named Rachel Puffer as their next Executive Director, effective July 7, 2020. Puffer has 12 years of previous association executive experience. Read more.

Global Scientific and Medical Professional Organization, AACC, Hires Names New CEO

June 15, 2020 American Association of Clinical Chemistry, AACC, a global scientific and medical professional organization, recently named Mark Golden as their new CEO. Golden’s professional experience includes over 40 years in professional association management. Read more.

SMA Message on Diversity and Equity in the Workplace

June 9, 2020 The recent killing of George Floyd while in police custody was unacceptable and shocking to millions across the U.S. and around the world. Sterling Martin Associates is reflecting on our role in promoting diversity and equity in the workplace, and we are recommitting ourselves to fostering inclusion in our search process. Read more.

Allinial Global Hires Mark Koziel as CEO

May 21, 2020 Mark Koziel joins Allinial Global as newly minted CEO. Koziel has over 25 years of professional experience in accounting and accounting leadership. Read more.

Dr. Jacqueline Rychnovsky Joins COA/COF as Executive Director

May 5, 2020 Dr. Rychnovsky’s professional experience includes more than 25 years in a variety of sectors including a national healthcare association, healthcare organizations and service in the United States Navy. She joins as Executive Director of The Commissioned Officers Association of the U.S. Public Health Service (COA) and the foundation of COA, the USPHS Commissioned Officers Foundation for the Advancement of Public Health (COF). Read more.

AESP Hires Jennifer Szaro as New President & CEO

March 2, 2020 The Association of Energy Services Professionals partnered with Sterling Martin Associates to help fill the position for their new President & CEO. After an extensive national search, Jennifer Szaro was chosen for the leadership role. Szaro’s professional experience includes 22 years in the energy industry. She joins AESP after serving as Vice President, Research for the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) since 2015. Read more.

National Search Leads APhA to Hire Scott Knoer, MS, PharmD, FASHP as CEO

February 4, 2020 Dr. Knoer’s professional experience includes over twenty years in the pharmacy sector and as a senior executive in a world leading healthcare organization. Read more.

Council for Exceptional Children Appoints Chad Rummel As Executive Director

January 7, 2020 The Council for Exceptional Children started the year with their newly appointed Executive Director, Chad Rummel. Rummel has nearly 16 years of experience, including six years as an educator and nine years in professional membership associations. Read more.

ABI Begins New Decade with Newly Selected Executive Director, Amy Quackenboss

January 6, 2020 Sterling Martin Associates is pleased to announce the hire of Amy Quackenboss as new Executive Director for the American Bankruptcy Institute. Read more.

New President & CEO Joins MCAG

December 5, 2019 After conducting a national search on behalf of the Mechanical Contractors Association of Georgia, Sterling Martin Associates is pleased to announce Andy Sumpter joins the MCAG as President and Chief Executive Officer. Read more.

ULI Hires Kelly Wohlgemuth as new Vice President, Brand

November 19, 2019 After a national search conducted by Sterling Martin Associates, Urban Land Institute (ULI) has announced Kelly Wohlgemuth as its new Vice President, Brand. Wohlgemuth brings 12 years of brand marketing and public relations experience to ULI. Read more.

Heather Rhoderick Joins As Valve Manufacturers Association’s New President

November 11, 2019 Sterling Martin Associates is pleased to announce Heather Rhoderick joins the VMA as the Association’s new President. Rhoderick has 24 years of experience working with associations, with 20 of those years working with manufacturing groups. Read more.

NCBA Hires Elizabeth Terry As New Executive Director

October 3, 2019 Sterling Martin Associates is pleased to announce the hire of Elizabeth Terry as new Executive Director for the National Creditors Bar Association. Terry was chosen for this position through SMA’s comprehensive national search process on behalf of NCBA. Read more.

ULI Lands New Senior VP, Membership Marketing

August 26, 2019 Sterling Martin is pleased to announce that Catherine Gahres has joined the Urban Land Institute (ULI) team as their new Senior Vice President, Membership Marketing.  Read more.

Recruiter Wisdom: How do I prepare for a follow-up interview?

August 23, 2019 Congratulations: you made it through the first round of interviews! Now there is no excuse for not coming in thoroughly prepared for round two. Advice shared from the recruiter expertise of David Martin, CEO and Managing Partner of Sterling Martin Associates. Read more.

Amputee Coalition Appoints Mary Richards as CEO

July 29, 2019 Sterling Martin Associates national executive search for the Amputee Coalition has culminated with the hire of Mary Richards as the Coalition’s new Chief Executive Officer. Read more.

The HALO Trust Appoints Executive Director

July 12, 2019 The HALO Trust recently appointed Chris Whatley as Executive Director. Whatley joins The HALO from the United Nations Foundation’s United Nations Association of the United States. Sterling Martin Associations led the national search for this leadership placement. Read more.

Recruiter Wisdom: Cover Letter Salary Requirements?

July 2, 2019 Advice shared from the recruiter expertise of David Martin, CEO and Managing Partner of Sterling Martin Associates. Read more.

340B Health Hires New Senior VP of Operations

June 19, 2019 Sterling Martin Associates is pleased to announce the successful national search led for 340B Health’s new Senior Vice President of Operations has culminated with the appointment of Patrick McGary. Read more.

CWEA Brings on New Executive Director

May 30, 2019 Sterling Martin Associates national executive search for the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) has culminated with the hire of Jenn Jones as the Association’s new Executive Director. To this new role, Jones brings more than 20 years of experience in professional membership associations and nonprofit organizations, including extensive experience in organizational management, membership, coalition-building, advocacy, marketing and communications strategies, and programming. Read more.

FICPA Hires New Chief Member Engagement Officer

May 22, 2019 After conducting a national search, Sterling Martin Associates is pleased to announce the selection of Maunda Land as The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ newly appointed Chief Member Engagement Officer. Land brings experience including over 16 years in the nonprofit and association sectors, with specific emphasis on membership engagement and professional development. Read more.

CCA Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

May 13, 2019 The Colorectal Cancer Alliance (The Alliance), recently hired Lou DiGioia as their new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Sterling Martin Associates is proud to share another successful national search conducted and placement made for one of our clients. The Colorectal Cancer Alliance, based in Washington, DC, was founded in 1999 as the Colon Cancer Alliance, by a group of 40+ survivors, caregivers and friends who saw the need to educate the public and provide support to those affected by the disease. Read more.

NAPA Hires New VP of Finance & Operations

April 29, 2019 Sterling Martin Associates is happy to share that Melanie Richardson is the new VP of Finance and Operations for National Asphalt Pavement Association. SMA led the search to fill this role.  Founded in 1955, NAPA has nearly 1,200 members consisting of both companies and individuals. The organization’s revenue budget is in the $10 million range and has a staff of 25. Read more.

Recruiter Wisdom: Drinking During An Interview?

April 15, 2019 Should I drink during a dinner meeting if my interviewers are drinking? Get the answer from recruiting expert David Martin, CEO and Managing Partner of Sterling Martin Associates. Read more.

Camp Fire Announces Greg Zweber As Next President and CEO

March 21, 2019 Sterling Martin is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Zweber as President and CEO of Camp Fire, a national youth development organization. One of the oldest nonprofit organization’s in the U.S., Camp Fire was founded in 1910 “to guide young people on their journey to self-discovery.” Sterling Martin led the national search to fill the President and CEO opening. Read more.

SHEA Announces New Executive Director

March 11, 2019 Sterling Martin Associates is happy to share The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America’s (SHEA) announcement for their new Executive Director. SMA conducted the search that brought Kristy Weinshel, MBA into this role. Read more.

Julie McGrath Assumes Role of Senior Director, Global Events for ISPOR

March 7, 2019 Following a national search led by Sterling Martin Associates, ISPOR, the international professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), hires Julie McGrath as their new Senior Director, Global Events. Read more.

AHIMA Hires New Chief Knowledge Officer

March 4, 2019 The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) selected Cheryl Martin as new Chief Knowledge Officer. Sterling Martin Associates assisted in the search to fill this position. Cheryl Martin began her new role with AHIMA on 1/02/2019. Read more.

Colorectal Cancer Alliance Taps Sterling Martin to Find Chief Operating Officer

January 11, 2019 The Colorectal Cancer Alliance (The Alliance), based in Washington, DC, is conducting a search for a Chief Operating Officer (COO). The Alliance has grown rapidly in recent years and anticipates a revenue budget in the $13 million range for 2019. The COO will be responsible for overseeing The Alliance’s operations, finance, information technology and marketing communications functions. CCA is seeking a COO who can provide a vision for the infrastructure required to accommodate CCA’s goal of becoming a $20-25 million organization and beyond. Sterling Martin Associates has been retained to assist with this search. Read more.

BPS Announces Jennifer Pesanelli as Next Executive Officer

December 28, 2018 After a national search conducted by Sterling Martin Associates, the Biophysical Society (BPS) has selected Jennifer Pesanelli as its next Executive Officer. Current Executive Officer Ro Kampman announced her retirement in June. Read more.

Sterling Martin to Conduct National Search for Camp Fire’s Next President and CEO

December 19, 2018 National youth development organization Camp Fire is seeking a new President and CEO. One of the oldest nonprofit organization’s in the U.S., Camp Fire was founded in 1910 “to guide young people on their journey to self-discovery.” The organization began as Camp Fire Girls in 1910 as the first multi-racial, multi-cultural and nonsectarian organization for girls but became co-educational in 1975. Today it serves all youth and continues its commitment to inclusion. Over the last 108 years, millions of youth and their families have benefited from the organization’s innovative programs and camps that help young people learn the life skills they need to succeed now and in the future. Today, with 53 councils in 24 states and DC, the organization serves nearly 185,000 youth between the ages of 5 and 17 and has increased youth served by 35% since 2014. Sterling Martin Associates has been retained to assist with this search. Read more.

Delta Chi Appoints New Executive Director

December 18, 2018 After an extensive search led by Sterling Martin Associates, the Delta Chi Fraternity Board of Regents has selected Jerod Breit as the Fraternity’s 10th Executive Director and CEO, effective December 29, 2018.Read more.

Sterling Martin Welcomes New Senior Executive Recruiter

December 5, 2018 Sterling Martin is pleased to welcome Katherine Carter as Senior Executive Recruiter for the greater New York City area. Katherine brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources management and executive recruiting to her role.

FICPA Retains Sterling Martin to Find Best Candidate for Chief Strategy and Member Engagement Officer Position

November 15, 2018 The Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants(FICPA) is conducting a search for the position of Chief Strategy and Member Engagement Officer (CSMEO) to be based in central Florida, ideally Tampa or Orlando area. This is a new position that will help launch a new office location to further develop the central Florida market for FICPA. Sterling Martin Associates has been retained to assist with this search. Read more.

SHEA Taps Sterling Martin to Conduct National Search for Its Next Executive Director

November 12, 2018 The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America(SHEA), located in Arlington, VA, is conducting a search for a new Executive Director. SHEA has helped define best practices in healthcare epidemiology worldwide since its founding in 1980. The organization has a revenue budget in the $4 million range and a staff of 8. Sterling Martin Associates has been retained to assist with this search.Read more.

Sterling Martin Selected to Find ISPOR’s Senior Director of Global Events

November 5, 2018 ISPOR, the international professional society for health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), is seeking a Senior Director of Global Events to be based in the organization’s headquarters in Lawrenceville, NJ (near Princeton, NJ). Sterling Martin Associates has been retained to assist with this search. Read more.

Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts Names Michael McDonagh New Chief Executive Officer

October 26, 2018 Following a national search conducted by Sterling Martin Associates, the Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts (ASM) announced the appointment of Michael McDonagh as Chief Executive Officer.Read more.

AALL Announces New Executive Director

October 11, 2018 Following a national search conducted by Sterling Martin Associates,The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) announced it has hired Oolagamani (Vani) Ungapen as the venerable association’s new executive director. Read more.

AOPA Names New Executive Director

September 26, 2018 Following a national search conducted by Sterling Martin Associates,Eve Humphreys, MBA, CAE, has been named the new Executive Director of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA). Humphreys will officially assume this role on November 19, 2018. Read more.

AMCHP Announces Webb as New CEO

September 24, 2018 After a national search conducted by Sterling Martin Associates, the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) has announced Jonathan Webb as its new Chief Executive Officer. Read more.

Delta Chi Taps Sterling Martin to Find Next Executive Director

September 7, 2018 Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc. has retained Sterling Martin Associates to search for its next Executive Director. The position will be located at Delta Chi’s headquarters in Indianapolis, IN and is available immediately. The Delta Chi Board of Regents recently approved the relocation of the headquarters office from Iowa City, IA to Indianapolis. Overseeing this relocation will be one of the new ED’s first responsibilities.

COLA Appoints Nancy Stratton as Chief Executive Officer

September 5, 2018 After a national search conducted by Sterling Martin Associates, COLA, the nation’s premier clinical laboratory accreditation provider, has announced the appointment of Nancy Stratton as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Read more.

AHIMA Foundation Selects Sterling Martin to Find Its Executive Director

August 24, 2018 The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) has retained Sterling Martin Associates to search for Executive Director of the AHIMA Foundation. The position is based in Chicago, IL at AHIMA’s headquarters. Read more.

Just Released: Official Position Description for Biophysical Society’s Next Executive Officer

August 17, 2018 Sterling Martin Associates and The Biophysical Society (BPS), located in Rockville, MD, have released the official position description for BPS’ next Executive Officer (EO). The EO is BPS’ chief staff executive.

Lewis Named New CSHA Executive Director

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 After a national search led by its Board of Directors and executive search firm, Sterling Martin Associates, the California Speech-Language-Hearing Association (CSHA) announces the appointment of Brian Lewis as the organization’s new executive director. Read more.

Sterling Martin to Find Next BPS Executive Officer

Friday, August 3, 2018 Sterling Martin Associates has been retained by the Biophysical Society (BPS) to search for its next Executive Officer. The position is based in Rockville, MD. BPS’ budget is in the $5M range, and 17 professional staff members serve the organization. BPS is governed by its officers (4 members) and Council (13 members).

SMA Recruits CEO for League of Women Voters

Thursday, July 26, 2018 Following a national search conducted by Sterling Martin Associates (SMA), The League of Women Voters has hired Virginia Kase as the next Chief Executive Officer. Since 2011, Kase has been a leader at CASA, an organization at the forefront of the immigrant-rights movement representing nearly 100,000 members.

Sterling Martin to Find AALL’s Next Executive Director

Thursday, July 19, 2018 The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL), based in Chicago, IL, has retained Sterling Martin Associates to search for AALL’s next Executive Director. AALL is governed by an 11-member governing board and includes 13 full-time professionals. AALL’s budget is in the $4M range.

AHIMA Selects Sterling Martin Associates to Find Its Next Chief Knowledge Officer

Tuesday, July 11, 2018 The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), headquartered in Chicago, Il, has retained Sterling Martin Associates to search for the organization’s Chief Knowledge Officer. Read more.

Ask the Recruiter: To Drink or Not to Drink

Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Question: Should I drink during a dinner meeting if my interviewers are drinking? Answer: This one is a little tricky. If the server asks you first (before the other guests) if you would like something to drink, tell them you haven’t decided yet and see what the others order. Read more.

Sterling Martin Selected to Find Next Chief Executive Officer for AMCHP

Monday, June 25, 2018 Sterling Martin Associates has been retained by the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) to conduct a search for its next Chief Executive Officer. The position is located in Washington, DC.

Lori Tremmel Freeman, MBA, named Chief Executive Officer at the National Association of County & City Health Officials

Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Following a national search conducted by Sterling Martin Associates, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) named Lori Tremmel Freeman Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2018. Prior to joining NACCHO, Ms. Freeman served as the CEO of the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs (AMCHP) since 2014 where she was responsible for ensuring the success of all AMCHP’s operations. Read more.

American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA)

Monday, April 16, 2018 AOPA has retained Sterling Martin Associates to search for its next Executive Director, based in Alexandria, VA. Founded in 1917, the American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is the largest nonprofit association dedicated to helping orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) businesses and professionals navigate the multitude of issues surrounding the delivery of quality patient care. Read more.

COLA

Thursday, February 15, 2018 COLA has retained Sterling Martin Associates to search for its next Chief Executive Officer, based in Columbia, Maryland. Established in 1988, COLA was born out of four organizations – the American Medical Association (AMA), the American College of Physicians (ACP), the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), and the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

William B. Coleman, PhD is Appointed Executive Officer of the American Society for Investigative Pathology

Monday, February 5th, 2018 Following a national search conducted by the Sterling Martin Associates team, the American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) has appointed William Coleman, PhD as ASIP’s Executive Officer. He will succeed Mark E. Sobel, MD, PhD on February 1, 2018. Sobel has served as ASIP’s Executive Officer since 2001. Dr. Coleman is currently Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine (Chapel Hill, NC). Read More.

The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS)

February 1, 2018 The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) has retained Sterling Martin Associates to search for its next Chief Executive Officer.

United States Society on Dams Appoints Sharon Powers Executive Director

Monday, December 11th, 2017 Following a national search conducted by the Sterling Martin Associates team, the United States Society on Dams (USSD) selected Sharon Powers to fill USSD’s Executive Director role. USSD was looking for someone who had executive leadership and management experience with diverse and decentralized global non-profit association or other relevant executive leadership and management experience. Read More.

Claudia Randall Assumes Obesity Medicine Association Executive Director Role

Monday, December 11th, 2017 Following a national search conducted by the Sterling Martin Associates team, the Obesity Medicine Association (OMA) selected Claudia Randall as its next Executive Director. The search focused on finding an individual with leadership skills who was also an excellent communicator and relationship-builder. Ms. Randall has two decades of experience in the healthcare and non-profit industry. Read More.

Dan LaBert Joins NAILBA as Chief Executive Officer

Monday, December 11th, 2017 Following a national search, conducted by the Sterling Martin team, the National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies (NAILBA) has appointed Dan LaBert, former executive director of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) to be NAILBA’s new Chief Executive Officer. Read More.

National Speakers Association Appoints Mary Lue Peck as CEO

Monday, December 11th, 2017 Following a national search conducted by the Sterling Martin Associates team, National Speakers Association (NSA) has appointed Mary Lue Peck as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2, 2018. Mary Lue comes to NSA from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). Read More.

International Safety Equipment Association Appoints Charles D. Johnson as President

Thursday, June 29th, 2017 Following a national search conducted by the Sterling Martin Associates team, The International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA) has appointed Charles D. Johnson as its new president, effective August 1, 2017. Read More.

The Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts Appoints Carrie L. Ciliberto, Esq. As CEO

Thursday, June 29th, 2017 Following a national search conducted by the Sterling Martin Associates team, The Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts has appointed Carrie L. Ciliberto, Esq. as the next CEO of the association, to succeed Monica Lawton, who will retire at the end of July after 20 years with ASM. Carrie will officially join The Associated Subcontractors of Massachusetts on July 20. Read More.

InsideNGO Appoints Tammy Hettinger as Director, Global Member Development & Engagement

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017 Following a national search conducted by the Sterling Martin Associates team, InsideNGO, a global nonprofit organization located in Washington, DC, has appointed Tammy Hettinger Director, Global Member Development and Engagement. She assumed her role in May 2017. Read More.

Chemical Education Foundation Selects Dwayne Sattler as Executive Director

Friday, March 31st, 2017 Following a national search conducted by the Sterling Martin Associates team, The Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF) announced Dwayne G. Sattler as Executive Director of the Foundation effective April 3, 2017. Sattler comes to CEF from The Ohio State University (OSU) where he served as Managing Director of “SpotOn,” a national STEM education technology initiative within the College of Education and Human Ecology. Read More.

Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions Selects Francesca Dea as Executive Director

Wednesday, February 8th, 2017 Following a national search conducted by the Sterling Martin Associates team, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) announced the recent addition of Francesca Dea as Executive Director. Read More.