CEO Arrivals

Minter-Jordan appointed leader of AARP

AARP announced that Myechia Minter-Jordan has been selected to serve as the $1.8B-revenue organization’s next CEO. She will succeed Jo Ann Jenkins, who is stepping down at the end of the year. Jenkins was chief operating officer and executive vice president of the organization before taking over as CEO in 2014. 

“Dr. Minter-Jordan joins us with the necessary attributes to successfully guide AARP on the next leg of our journey to help people live better as they age,” said Lloyd Johnson, chair of AARP’s Board of Directors. “She is an accomplished physician and innovative business leader who brings to AARP a strong passion for our social mission, demonstrated ability to balance strategic decisions with financial discipline, build strong teams, foster collaboration and lead organizations through rapid change and growth.”

For the past four years, Minter-Jordan has led the national nonprofit organization CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. Previously, she was executive vice president and chief impact officer of dental insurance provider DentaQuest. She also helmed community health center The Dimock Center for over six years.

She has a bachelor’s degree in health and society and a doctorate from Brown University, as well as a master’s degree from the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.

Heidrick & Struggles assisted in the search.

Grindle gets top role at fairs and expositions group

The $2.1M-revenue International Association of Fairs and Expositions announced the appointment of David Grindle as president and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. He will succeed longtime leader Marla Calico, who is retiring at the end of the year after 18 years with the organization.

Grindle will join IAFE from the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, which he has led since 2022. He previously spent over 12 years at the United States Institute for Theatre Technology, serving as executive director.

He has a bachelor’s degree in music from Georgia-based Berry College, and a master’s degree from the Indiana University School of Music. 

Sterling Martin Associates assisted in the search. 

West to helm radiology group

The American Roentgen Ray Society has tapped Dale West to lead the $9.6M-revenue organization as executive director, effective Jan. 2, 2025. West will succeed the retiring Susan Cappitelli following 23 years at ARRS. 

“Dale West has led health care associations to achieve operating excellence and strategic success,” said Angelisa Paladin, 2024-2025 ARRS President. “Dale is skilled in creating growth strategies, ensuring operational efficiencies, driving change, and effectively staffing teams with the talent and drive to achieve our Society’s mission and goals.”

Currently, West is vice president of the Health Care Clinical and Administrative Unit and executive director of the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education at association management company Smithbucklin. In the past, he also served as vice president of member services for the Association for Corporate Growth and associate director of conference service at the Alzheimer’s Association.

He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Illinois State University and a master’s degree from Western Illinois University.

Tuft & Associates assisted in the search.

Zeimetz named interim leader of human intelligence group

American Mensa announced Greta Zeimetz has been appointed interim executive director of the $4.7M-revenue organization. Former Executive Director and CEO Trevor Mitchell left American Mensa in July after leading for over six years. Mitchell now helms the International Association of Venue Managers.

Zeimetz joins the group from the American Association of Professional Landmen, where she served as executive vice president, chief staff officer and chief operating officer. Previously, she was CEO of the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) and director of education and research at the National Association of Tax Professionals.

She has a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, a master’s degree in management and organizational behavior from Silver Lake College and a doctorate in business administration from the University of Phoenix.

Sterling Martin Associates assisted in the search.

Staff Departures

National Association of Counties—Jessica Jennings has left her position as legislative director for transportation and the rural caucus at $25M-revenue NAC to serve as federal affairs director for Miami-Dade County, Fla.

The Toy Association—Ed Desmond will be leaving $24M-revenue Toy Association after 16 years with the group. He most recently served as executive vice president of global government and regulatory affairs. Previously, he spent over eight years with the Entertainment Software Association.

Staff Arrivals

American Academy of Pediatrics—Jeff Hill will be $129M-revenue AAP’s next senior vice president for advocacy. He will join the group from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where he has served as principal deputy assistant secretary.

American Hospital Association—Claire Zangerle has joined $139M-revenue AHA as senior vice president and chief nurse executive as well as CEO of its affiliate American Organization for Nursing Leadership. In the past, she was chief nurse executive of the Allegheny Health Network, president and CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio and chief nursing officer of the Cleveland Clinic.

Chamber of Progress—Patrick Hills has been named creative director of the $30M-revenue Chamber of Progress. He previously spent two years as creative director of the Computer & Communications Industry Association. He also spent five years at the Internet Association, where he was creative and design director.

The Toy Association—Kathrin Belliveau will serve as $24M-revenue group’s first chief policy officer, effective Nov. 18. She will join the group from Hasbro, where she has spent the past 27 years. Most recently, she was executive vice president and chief purpose officer, as well as an advisor to Hasbro’s CEO.