CEO Departures

Kahn to retire from hospitals group

Chip Kahn announced he will retire as president and CEO of the $17M-revenue Federation of American Hospitals, effective Dec. 31.

“What an honor to have an opportunity for a quarter century — and during a consequential period of health policy making — to be the play caller for this important hospital sector. Much has been accomplished,” said Kahn. “Now it is time for a career turn to work on policy from another vantage point. I look forward to engaging in efforts to foster health care affordability, coverage, and quality improvement.”

Kahn has helmed FAH since 2001. Previously, he served as president of the Health Insurance Association of America (now America’s Health Insurance Plans).

Korn Ferry will assist in the search for Kahn’s successor.

CEO Arrivals

Morton named leader of land title group

The $12M-revenue American Land Title Association announced Chris Morton has succeeded Diane Tomb as CEO of the group, effective immediately. Tomb had led ALTA for the past six years. No details were provided regarding her departure.

“As the leader of our advocacy efforts, Chris Morton has been the public voice of our industry in Washington,” said Richard Welshons, president of ALTA. “He brings the right mix of experience, vision and steady leadership to guide ALTA. We thank Diane Tomb for her years of service and wish her well in future endeavors.” 

Morton joined ALTA in 2020 as chief advocacy officer and senior vice president of public affairs. Previously, he spent 11 years at the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting, which merged with GAMA International in 2020 to form Finseca. At AALU, Morton held a number of leadership roles, most recently serving as executive vice president of government affairs and business strategy. Previously, he spent three years at government-sponsored enterprise Fannie Mae.

He has a bachelor’s degree in political science and government from Northwestern University and a master’s degree in public policy analysis from the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago.

Staudt to lead population group

The $1.6M-revenue Population Association of America announced Tristanne Staudt will join the group as executive director, effective July 14.

Staudt will join the group from the American Association for Public Opinion Research, where she has served as executive director for the past nearly four years. Previously, she spent almost eight years at the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management, where she most recently was deputy executive director. Earlier in her career, she spent four years at the American Medical Group Association. 

She has a bachelor’s degree in international business and marketing from the University of Toledo and a master’s degree in human resources management from Champlain College.

Sterling Martin Associates assisted in the search.

Staff Departures

Retail Industry Leaders Association—Michael Hanson announced he will retire as senior executive vice president of public affairs at $19M-revenue RILA this summer. Hanson joined the group in 2019 from travel technology company Sabre, where he was senior director of government and external affairs. He also served as vice president of government relations at department store chain JCPenney. 

Staff Arrivals

American Clean Power Association—Tara Hupman has joined $62M-revenue ACP as vice president of external affairs. Most recently, she served as general counsel to the House Republican Conference under Chairwoman Lisa McClain. Previously, she served as chief counsel for the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee.

Business Roundtable—Nasim Fussell has been named vice president of trade and international policy. She joins the $65M-revenue group from communications firm Lot Sixteen, where she served as a senior vice president.

Clean Energy Buyers Association—Rich England has joined $9.6M-revenue CEBA as senior director of government affairs. He spent the past nearly three years at wind development company Corio Generation, where he served as government affairs lead. Previously, he was vice president of government affairs at the National Ocean Industries Association. 

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

International Council of Shopping Centers—Moutray McLaren has been promoted from senior vice president of public policy to executive vice president of public policy. Prior to joining $58M-revenue ICSC, McLaren served as chief of staff for the U.S. House of Representatives for nearly four years.

Retail Industry Leaders Association—Monica Welt has joined $19M-revenue RILA as general counsel and president of the Retail Litigation Center. She previously spent nearly a decade at Big Lots, where she served as deputy general counsel.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce—The $197M-revenue Chamber announced two additions to its leadership team. 

            Lexi Branson has been named vice president for health policy of The Chamber, where she previously worked from 2018 to 2023. Most recently, she served as deputy vice president of advocacy and strategic alliances at the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America.

           Maggie Sklar has joined as senior director of public policy and advocacy. She most recently was a senior complex financial institutions policy specialist at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.