CEO Departures

Nussle stepping down at credit unions group

Jim Nussle announced he will be retiring as CEO of America’s Credit Unions. An exact date was not given as Nussle wishes to provide ACU flexibility in finding and hiring his successor.

“After a long career in advocacy from both sides of the policy making table, leading CUNA and the honor of helping to create and lead America’s Credit Unions, it is soon time for me to pursue new interests in retirement. My announcement today is intended to provide the Board the time to conduct a thorough national search to find the next leader for the Association,” Nussle said in a press release.

ACU, which formed in 2024 as the result of a merger between the Credit Union National Association and the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions, appointed Nussle as its inaugural CEO. Nussle previously helmed CUNA for 10 years as president and CEO. Earlier in his career, Nussle served eight terms as a congressman representing Iowa’s first and second districts in the U.S. House of Representatives. He also served as chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee for six years.

America’s Credit Unions’ Board of Directors have selected Vice Chair Karen Harbin to lead a search committee. Korn Ferry will assist in the search. 

Abramowitz to retire from pharmacists group

The $66M-revenue American Society of Health-System Pharmacists announced CEO Paul W. Abramowitz will retire from the organization, effective Jan. 31, 2026.

“It has been the greatest honor of my career to lead this organization for the past 14 years. I am so proud of everything we have accomplished, and truly grateful to have worked alongside the remarkably talented staff, boards and volunteers who continually inspire me with their dedication and passion for the profession of pharmacy,” Abramowitz said in a statement.

Abramowitz has led ASHP since 2011, when he succeeded Henri R. Manasse, Jr. Prior to joining ASHP, he was the associate hospital director for professional services and chief pharmacy officer at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City. 

The ASHP Board of Directors have announced they will conduct the search for Abramowitz’s successor.

CEO Arrivals

Chavous tapped to lead education research group

The $13M-revenue American Educational Research Association announced Tabbye M. Chavous has been appointed executive director, effective Aug. 11. She will succeed Felice J. Levine, who has led the organization since 2011.

“(Tabbye’s) deep expertise in education research and unwavering commitment to promoting evidence-based policies and practices make her the ideal choice to guide our organization toward continued growth and success. At a time when support for high-quality research is key to advancing education in the U.S. and worldwide, we are confident that Dr. Chavous will expand our impact and drive meaningful change,” said AERA President Janelle Scott.

Chavous has spent the past 27 years at the University of Michigan, most recently as vice provost for equity and inclusion and chief diversity officer. She also spent six years as director of the National Center for Institutional Diversity.

She has a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies and a doctorate degree in community psychology from the University of Virginia.

Staff Arrivals

CFP Board—Chia-Li Chien has been named managing director of professional practice at the $4.5M-revenue CFP Board. She previously was associate provost of undergraduate and graduate programs at The American College of Financial Services, where she spent three years. 

Children’s Hospital Association—Heidi Baskfield has joined $46M-revenue CHA as vice president of mental health. She previously served as president and CEO of The Advocacy Collective. Earlier in her career, she spent nearly 14 years at Children’s Hospital Colorado, most recently as vice president of population health and advocacy.

Compressed Gas Association—Anil Lal has been named $5.9M-revenue CGA’s director of engineering and regulatory affairs. He most recently served as manager of engineering and technical services at Canada’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority.

Consumer Bankers Association—Weston Loyd has been promoted from press secretary to head of media relations and third party engagement at $17M-revenue CBA. He previously worked for Brunswick Group and Edelman. 

Software & Information Industry Association—Nathanael Andrews has joined $8.8M-revenue SIIA as senior associate counsel. He previously worked as an associate at law firms Perkins Cole and Jones Day.

Specialty Food Association—Mary Beth Vultee has joined $28M-revenue SFA as senior vice president of membership. She joins the group after over 13 years at Whole Foods Market, where she most recently served as executive leader of design strategy.