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The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates Announces John Bratsakis as CEO

June 24, 2026

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[…]

National Council For Adoption Names Kate Kennedy as President and CEO

June 23, 2026

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[…]

Cathy Brigham to Lead American Guild of Organists (AGO) as Next Executive Director

June 23, 2026

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[…]

Carmen Elliott Introduced as Incoming President & CEO for Amputee Coalition

April 13, 2026

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[…]

TMA Announces Christine Melendes as Incoming Chief Executive Officer

February 18, 2026

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 League of Credit Unions & Affiliates Announces John Bratsakis as CEO

June 24, 2026

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[…]

National Council For Adoption Names Kate Kennedy as President and CEO

June 23, 2026

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[…]

Cathy Brigham to Lead American Guild of Organists (AGO) as Next Executive Director

June 23, 2026

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[…]

Carmen Elliott Introduced as Incoming President & CEO for Amputee Coalition

April 13, 2026

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[…]

TMA Announces Christine Melendes as Incoming Chief Executive Officer

February 18, 2026

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[…]

Ignite Sponsor Luncheon at CPA/SEA 2025

January 8, 2025

Great time connecting with fellow sponsors and attendees at the Ignite Sponsor Luncheon at CPA/SEA! I was honored to represent and share more information about Sterling Martin Associates and enjoyed learning about the initiatives of the other sponsors. It was[…]

David Speaks at CEO Update Live: Executive Recruitment

December 2, 2024

David Martin & Brittany Carter kicked off the CEO Update Live: Executive Recruitment event by unpacking several key questions including which roles within an association are leading to more CEO placements, if boards prefer internal promotions or external hires, and[…]

David Martin Attends ASAE 2024

August 20, 2024

CEO & Managing partner of Sterling Martin Associates, David Martin, attended the ASAE leadership retreat from August 10-13, 2024. About ASAE The purpose of ASAE’s annual Volunteer Leadership Retreat is to engage our full volunteer leadership in conversations about the[…]

David Martin Moderates Panel at ACCESSE24

August 1, 2024

ACCESSE is a unique conference that combines leadership development, peer-to-peer connections, and content expertise in managing science, technology, engineering, and math societies. As a trusted space for STEM society professionals, the event provides fresh perspectives and innovative ideas intended to[…]

Why Sterling Martin Associates Excels in Candidate Care

May 31, 2024

We’re thrilled to be featured in a recent CEO Update article where Teresa Fraker, FACHE, RN, CPHQ, CBN, FASMBS-IH, highlights the exceptional candidate experience Sterling Martin Associates provided during this executive search. Teresa’s Testimonial “I would tell you that even[…]

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[…]

Sterling Martin Featured in the Wall Street Journal

July 29, 2024

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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