National trade groups have no monopoly on accomplished CEOs; leaders of lesser-known outfits are recognized by their peers Related contentThe 2013 ListA note on this reportPerennial Top CEOs boast long records of success More Top CEOs201220112010 and 2009 In associations, CEOs of large trade groups with significant lobbying footprints on Capitol Hill often receive the lion's share of media attention. But nominations we received for this year's Top CEOs issue were far more democratic. Accomplishments of leaders of smaller or highly specialized associations—groups that receive much less inside-the-beltway attention—were repeatedly recognized by peers. A sample: … Read More