CEO Arrivals

Maloney named leader of electricity group

The $96M-revenue Edison Electric Institute announced Drew Maloney has been named president and CEO, effective July 1. He will succeed Pat Vincent-Collawn, who has led EEI on an interim basis following the departure of Thomas Kuhn at the end of 2023.

“(Maloney’s) extensive public policy expertise, financial and energy sector work, and trade association leadership will be a tremendous asset to EEI member companies and the millions of customers we serve,” said EEI Board Chair Maria Pope. “His proven record in Washington, DC, navigating some of the most complex policy landscapes by building effective coalitions, will be invaluable as our industry works to meet increasing electricity demand with a focus on keeping customer bills as low as possible.”

Maloney has led the American Investment Council since 2018. Previously, he spent nearly five years at energy company Hess Corporation, where he served as vice president of global government affairs and public policy. He also spent a decade at Ogilvy Government Relations, where he was CEO.

He has a bachelor’s degree in political science at Randolph-Macon College and a law degree from the Columbus School of Law at The Catholic University of America.

Heidrick & Struggles assisted in the search.

Dinegar tapped to lead commercial real estate group

The $8M-revenue Society of Industrial and Office Realtors announced Jim Dinegar has been appointed CEO, effective May 1. He will succeed Robert Thornburgh, who stepped down in February to become regional president of the southwest at real estate company Cushman & Wakefield.

“Jim brings not only proven leadership and association expertise but also a passion for the commercial real estate landscape,” said SIOR Global President Mike Ohmes. “We’re excited to welcome him into our amazing community as we work together to advance our profession and better serve and grow our members around the world.”

He previously spent over a decade at the Greater Washington Board of Trade, where he was president and CEO. He also spent over six years at the American Institute of Architects, where he served as chief operating officer. Additionally, he led government and industry affairs at BOMA International.

Korn Ferry assisted in the search.

Hall to helm AIA philanthropic arm

Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the American Institute of Architects, announced the appointment of Jennifer Calvert Hall as the group’s new executive director. 

“I believe that the appointment of (Hall) as our new executive director represents an important milestone in our efforts. Her enthusiasm for the role paired with her success in nonprofit management and development will advance our mission,” said Foundation President and Board Chair Dan Kirby. “I am confident that her appointment will be transformative in our efforts to expand our capacity to support aspiring architects, empower communities, and create impactful experiences.”

Hall has spent the past four years at the American Alliance of Museums, most recently as vice president of membership and advancement. Previously, she was executive director of Fund for Education Abroad, where she spent over seven years.

She has a bachelor’s degree in fashion design from the Fashion Institute of Technology and a master’s degree in history of design and curatorial studies from the Parsons School of Design at The New School.

Vetted Solutions assisted in the search.

Staff Arrivals

American Bankers Association—Bijan Mehryar has joined $151M-revenue ABA as vice president of congressional relations. He joins the group after over two years at financial services company Block, where he served as global public policy lead. Previously, he was a manager of U.S. state and local government affairs at Salesforce.

IPC—Carrie Sessine has joined $43M-revenue global electronics association IPC as vice president of global communications. She previously was senior vice president of marketing and communications for venture capital firm In-Q-Tel, where she spent nearly a decade.

National Association of Chain Drug Stores—Emily Dowsett has joined $40M-revenue NACDS as vice president of communications. She joins the group after nearly four years at the Medical Group Management Association, where she served as director of policy communications. She previously was a media manager at the American Public Works Association.

National Council of Nonprofits—$2.4M-revenue NCN announced two additions to its leadership team.

     Kara Young Ponder has been named vice president of knowledge, impact and strategy. She previously was director of community engagement and racial justice for the Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative at the University of California San Francisco, where she spent four years.

     Sarah Saadian has joined NCN as senior vice president of public policy and campaigns. She spent the past nearly nine years at the National Low Income Housing Coalition, most recently as senior vice president of public policy and field organizing.

United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation—Jeff Lavine has joined $8M-revenue USGIF as chief of staff. He previously spent 16 years at the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, most recently as vice president of development and management.