CEO of American Chemical Society honored for innovations in engineering Tom Connelly walked into his office on a Monday morning in February to find a thick envelope—and a total surprise.
Read MoreKellen president recognized for contributions to association management profession Cristol The Association Management Company Institute recently recognized Rick Cristol, president of association management firm Kellen, its lifetime achievement award for his decades of work.
Read MoreAssociation taps university administrator for its next leader Walton The $41M-revenue National Association of College Stores has named Robert Walton CEO, effective July 1. He succeeds Brian Cartier, retiring this month after leading the Oberlin, Ohio-based organization for 18 years.
Read MoreCardinali currently heads group to lower high school dropout rates Cardinali Dan Cardinali has joined the $9 million-revenue Independent Sector as president and CEO, effective in July.
Read MoreThree-decade staffer of American Hospital Association brings fresh ideas, focus As an internal candidate for the top job at the American Hospital Association, Rick Pollack understood he had some advantages—and some potential deal-killing drawbacks. He knew the issues. He knew the members. But could someone who had spent three decades in the organization really be a change agent?
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