From music to autos and more—some change industries when changing jobs Tulipane Bainwol Not everyone was happy when Barbara Tulipane was named CEO of the National Recreation and Park Association in 2008. With a background in groups representing infomercial and truck stop industries, she definitely wasn't from the field. Nearly six years later, Tulipane thinks she's convinced most of the skeptics with her curiosity and enthusiasm, strong association management skills and a fresh approach to communicating the value of parks and programs. "I don't think you're going to win over everybody 100 percent of the time," Tulipane said. "What you have to do is focus on your… Read More