Construction group announces successor
Rutledge The $4.5M-revenue Construction Management Association of America has chosen Andrea Rutledge as president and CEO, effective in October. She succeeds Bruce D'Agostino, who announced his retirement in March after 16 years as the group's leader.
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Grossman works to get historians a seat at the table
American Historical Association provides context in debate over Confederate monumentsGrossman James Grossman became executive director the American Historical Association in 2010 with a major goal in mind: increasing the influence of history and historical thinking in public culture.
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Leader interview: Bloomfield boosts voice of rural broadband providers
CEO looks for partnerships, compelling stories to expand reach of high-speed internet Shirley Bloomfield is quick to say, "Timing is everything." Timing has certainly played a major role in both her career and the trade group she leads, NTCA—The Rural Broadband Association.
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Association lobbyists awarded Bryce Harlow fellowships
The Bryce Harlow Foundation Sept. 5 announced a new class of 23 graduate school fellowship recipients for the 2017-18 academic year, including three who work for associations: Christina Atchley, director of congressional and public affairs, U.S. Chamber of Commerce; David Pinkham, manager of government affairs, Auto Care Association;
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Strong leaders build a strong team
CEOs say senior staffers must be selected carefully, given room to grow As CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association, Robert Voltmann spends most of his time on the road representing and promoting his industry. That doesn't leave him much time to actually run the trade group for freight brokerage companies.
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Business groups fortify advocacy efforts with new hires
NAM, U.S. Chamber, NFIB seek to bolster communications and lobbying voices as tax reform, midterm races approach Three of the nation's largest business groups have retooled their political and communications operations in recent weeks as next year's midterm elections loom on the horizon.
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