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ASAE

Chris Vest
Public Policy Director
www.asaecenter.org

American Independent Writers

Cecilia Sepp
President (elected leader)
www.aiwriters.org

American Council on International Personnel

Lynn Shotwell
Executive Director
www.acip.com

ACIP is a trade association that works to advance the global mobility interests of large multinational employers.  ACIP has provided trusted and visionary leadership on employment-based immigration issues since 1972.

American School Health Association

Susan Wooley
Executive Director
www.ashaweb.org

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Columbia Opportunity Resource

Katherine Swartz
Board Chair
www.ourcor.org

COR is dedicated to fostering a greater sense of civic and community involvement in the Midlands through social, political and cultural education, communication, development and action. COR inspires and empowers a new generation of Columbians to make our city a better place.

New England Fuel Institute

James Collura
Vice President, Government Affairs
www.nefi.com

New England Fuel Institute (NEFI) is a nationally recognized organization of over 1,100 independent Oilheat, propane, biofuel and motor fuel dealers and associated companies. NEFI is a prominent voice for the industry before regional and federal policy makers, media and the public.

Montana Telecommunications Association

Geoff Feiss, CAE
General Manager
www.telecomassn.org

Montana’s independent rural telephone companies provide service covering over 80 percent of the state’s geography, or nearly 120,000 square miles, and about 30% of Montana’s telecommunications service consumers.

New Jersey Association of Mental Health Agencies, Inc.

Debra L. Wentz
Chief Executive Officer
www.njamha.org

NJAMHA is comprised of the leading mental health care providers who treat New Jersey residents with mental illness and their families. Our membership represents organizations in every county and almost every community statewide - nearly 98 percent of the mental health care market in New Jersey. In aggregate, our members help children and adults with mental health issues more than 1 million times annually and employ 50,000 members of the state’s workforce.

Electronic Transactions Association

Carla Balakgie
Chief Executive Officer
www.electran.org

The Electronic Transactions Association is an international trade association representing companies who offer electronic transaction processing products and services. The purpose of ETA is to influence, monitor and help shape the merchant acquiring industry by providing leadership through education, advocacy and the exchange of information.

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc.

Wells Jones
Chief Executive Officer
www.GuideDog.org

Since 1946, the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Inc. has provided guide dogs free of charge to blind people who seek enhanced mobility and independence.

Delta Sigma Phi

Scott Wiley
Executive Director
www.deltasig.org

For more than a century, Delta Sigma Phi has helped young men become better leaders and better citizens. Brotherhood is a lifetime commitment to living our core values: Culture, Harmony, and Friendship. Our intention is not merely to develop a strong fraternity, but in addition, to challenge our members to make a difference in their communities and their world.

American Guild of English Handbell Ringers

Jennifer Cauhorn
Executive Director
www.agehr.org

Established in 1954, the AGEHR grew out of the previously established New England Guild of English Handbell Ringers. It’s primary objectives are to educate, promote the exchange of ideas relating to handbell and handchime ringing, and sponsor educational activities.

Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance

Kurt Riesenberg
Executive Director
www.sprayfoam.org

Founded in 1987 originally as the Polyurethane Foam Contractors Division, the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA) is the voice, along with the educational and technical resource, for the spray polyurethane foam industry. Our experienced staff and member-comprised committees provide a wide variety of services to the industry.

Distilled Spirits Council of the United States

Jean Gooding
SVP Finance & Administration
www.distilledspirits.org

The Distilled Spirits Council is the national trade association representing America’s leading distillers and nearly 70% of all distilled spirits brands sold in this country. Over the years, the Council has served as the distillers’ voice on policy and legislative issues in our nation’s capital, state capitals and foreign capitals worldwide.

American Intellectual Property Law Association

Meghan Donohoe
Chief Operating Officer
www.aipla.org

AIPLA leads and serves a diverse IP community by enhancing knowledge and shaping the future of IP law.

National Association of Credit Management - Houston

Kathleen Quill
President & COO
www.nacmsouthtexas.org

NACM Houston is one of the premier affiliates in the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) network.  You may also know us as HACM, or the Houston Association of Credit Management by those who have been around credit for a long time.

National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts

Jonathan Herman
Executive Director
www.nationalguild.org

Through the National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts, organizations and individuals are coming together to secure resources and support, make the case for community arts education and develop and share strategies for success.

National Affordable Housing Management Association

Kris Cook
Executive Director
www.nahma.org

The National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA) is the leading voice for affordable housing, advocating on behalf of multifamily property managers and owners whose mission is to provide quality affordable housing.

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American Group Psychotherapy Association

Diane Feirman, CAE
Public Affairs Director
http://www.agpa.org/

Our organization is an interdisciplinary community that has been enhancing practice, theory and research of group therapy since 1942. AGPA provides the support you are looking for to enhance your work as a mental healthcare professional or your life as a member of a therapeutic group.

American Hospital Association Solutions, Inc.

Tony Burke
President,Chief Executive Officer
www.aha-solutions.org

AHA Solutions, Inc. is a for-profit subsidiary of the American Hospital Association. Our job is to “cut through the clutter” for AHA members by finding products and services that efficiently and effectively satisfy a hospital’s core operating needs. These high-quality products and services – provided by vendors that pass our tests for flexibility, stability, and customer service – are awarded the AHA endorsement.

American Society of Civil Engineers

Patrick J. Natale, P.E., F.ASCE
Executive Director
http://www.asce.org/

ASCE’s mission is to provide essential value to our members, their careers, our partners and the public by developing leadership, advancing technology, advocating lifelong learning and promoting the profession.

Association Executives of North Carolina

Jim Thompson
Executive Director
www.aencnet.org

Established in 1955, Association Executives of North Carolina (AENC) is committed to providing high quality professional development and networking opportunities to help you develop your fullest potential and foster the recognition and respect of the association management profession. Members include CEOs and staff of associations across North Carolina, as well as representatives from the association service and hospitality industries.

Association of College Honor Societies

Dorothy I. Mitstifer, PhD
Kappa Omicron Nu
http://www.achsnatl.org/

The Association of College Honor Societies is a visibly cohesive community of national and international honor societies, individually and collaboratively exhibiting excellence in scholarship, service, programs, and governance. A coordinating agency for these societies in chartering chapters in accredited colleges and universities, the Association sets high priority in maintaining high standards, in defining the honor society movement, and in developing criteria for judging the credibility and legitimacy of honor societies.

Mariner Management (AMC)

Peggy Hoffman
President
www.marinermanagement.com

Mariner Management & Marketing is your partner in helping association volunteers and staff create the greatest possible value for your members and in ensuring the long term health and growth of your association. We are a full-service association management firm specializing in local, state and regional member organizations.

National Association of Counties

William E. Cramer
Marketing Director
http://www.naco.org/

NACo advances issues with a unified voice before the federal government, improves the public’s understanding of county government, assists counties in finding and sharing innovative solutions through education and research, and provides value-added services to save counties and taxpayers money.

National Cooperative Business Association

Carissa Heckathoarn
Manager, Marketing & Multimedia
www.ncba.coop

NCBA is the lead national membership association representing cooperatives of all types and in all industries. We are democratically organized and operate according to internationally recognized cooperative principles.

National Meat Association

Etta Reyes
Associate Director, Administration
http://nmaonline.org/

NMA’s Mission: To be proactive and responsive in serving members — individually and collectively.

New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging

Sara Sanford
Interim Executive Vice President
www.nyahsa.org

Founded in 1961, the New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) represents not-for-profit, mission-driven and public continuing care providers, including nursing homes, senior housing, adult care facilities, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and community service providers. NYAHSA’s more than 600 members employ 150,000 professionals serving more than 500,000 New Yorkers annually.

New York Women in Film & Televsion

Terry Lawler
Executive Director
www.nywift.org

NCBA is the lead national membership association representing cooperatives of all types and in all industries. We are democratically organized and operate according to internationally recognized cooperative principles.

North Carolina Medical Society

Robert W. Seligson
Executive Vice President, CEO
www.ncmedsoc.org

The mission of the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS) is to unite, serve, and represent physicians in order to enhance physician advocacy for their patients and improve the health of the people of North Carolina.

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association

Ike Casey
Executive Vice President
http://www.phccweb.org/

The PHCC—National Association is the oldest trade association in the construction industry—and the premiere organization for the p-h-c professional. Since 1883, PHCC has been the leader in promotion, advancement, education and training. Today PHCC has more than 4100 contractor members from open and union shops, who work in the residential, commercial, new construction, industrial and service and repair industry segments.

Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES)

Mark Lowry
Executive Vice President
www.rses.org

For 75 years, RSES has offered educational and certification programs to HVACR professionals of all experience levels. As the leading provider of educational meetings, seminars and workshops, RSES also provides technical examination programs and training courses for service professionals working on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems across the nation.

San Francisco Paramedic Association

Art Hsieh, MA, NREMT-P
Chief Executive Officer & Education Director
www.sfparamedics.org/

Established in 1986, the San Francisco Paramedic Association’s mission is to improve the delivery of emergency medical services in the Greater Bay Area through professional and public education.

SE MN Association of REALTORS

Kathy Schwartz
CEO, ePro
www.semnrealtors.org

The Southeast Minnesota Association of REALTORS® is the largest professional trade association outside the Twin Cities Metro area in the state of Minnesota, with over 1,100 REALTOR® members. This association serves members in ten+ counties as the result of several mergers in 1998, 2000 and 2004. The counties served include: Dodge County, Fillmore County, Freeborn County, Houston County, Mower County, Olmsted County, Steele County, Wabasha County, Waseca County, Winona County, and including the part of Lake City that goes into Goodhue County.

TRIP

William M. Wilkins
Executive Director
www.tripnet.org

Founded in 1971, TRIP is a nonprofit organization that promotes transportation policies that relieve traffic congestion, improve road and bridge conditions, improve air quality, make highway travel safer and enhance economic productivity.

Virginia Biotechnology Association

Mark Herzog
Executive Director
http://www.vacats.org/

Employers looking for highly skilled manufacturing technicians . . . workers in search of rewarding careers . . . a state strengthened by the economic balance and stability of the high-tech sector: VCATS’ Virginia Bio/Advanced Manufacturing Technical Skills Project offers the promise of significant benefits for all these sectors.

Wisconsin Housing Alliance

Amy Bliss, CAE
http://www.housingalliance.us/

The Wisconsin Housing Alliance (formerly know as the Wisconsin Manufactured Housing Association), incorporated in 1949 was originally formed to address concerns with manufactured home manufacturers, retailers, suppliers and community owners. In 2003, the organization recognized the needs of modular home manufacturers and builders. In doing so it expanded its membership offerings and representation. As a part of that process it changed its name.