Association Leadership Radio

Kurt Gallagher, Executive Director at DC Dental Society Kurt is an executive with more than 20 years of association management experience who serves as executive director of the District of Columbia Dental Society (DCDS) and interim executive director of the American College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (ACOMS). He is responsible for achieving the strategic […]

Bill Schankel, CEO at NAFA Fleet Management Bill is an innovative association professional with over 25 years of experience at membership associations, non-profit organizations, and educational institutions. He created and implemented B2B and Consumer campaigns. He managed membership, business development, event, and educational/training marketing campaigns. He solicited and oversaw major fund-dev...

David M. Patt, CAE, has been an association executive for 39 years, serving as CEO for organizations representing physicians, nutritionists, appraisers, runners, nursing home residents, and neighborhood organizations. He has also been a Board President and volunteer leader for professional organizations and community groups, written and spoken about management, sponsorship, advocacy, ethics, and o...

Ted Turner, Master Certified Executive coach at ILEC. With over 40 years of leadership experience in the Engineering, Construction and Services industries, Ted has successfully managed large, complex projects in 31 states and 17 countries and four continents. His professional credentials include General Engineering licenses in four states and contractor licenses in 12 states, as […]

Dr. Allen Pratt is the executive director of the National Rural Education Association. He has served in this role for five years. The focus of his work is providing a unified voice for rural schools and communities. His work in the past has been in the areas of workforce development, school reform, professional learning communities, […]

Sharon Newport, CAE, is an organizational consultant, facilitator, and executive coach with clients in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors across the globe. Sharon supports her clients’ goals of transformational change using expertise in organizational development, diversity, equity, and inclusion, neuroscience, and body intelligence to deliver leading-edge thought leadership for her client...

Cynthia Mills founded The Leaders’ Haven to help leaders & teams go beyond business as usual & continuously transform, so they can fulfill their true calling & exceed the expectations of the people they serve.™ The consultancy partners with clients to align for impact & leverage results through strategy, governance, and leadership. The Leaders’ Haven […]

Jon Bassford is the founder and principal of Lateral Solutions, an operations management and consulting company specializing in the launch and management of internal operations for startups and small businesses. As an operations executive and consultant, Jon’s direct leadership has led to the successful launch of more than a dozen organizations. His systems and procedures […]

Scott A. Herceg, CAE is the Owner and Chief Consultant of Northern Edge Consulting, which specializes in providing Board Development and Operations Training to Non-Profit Organizations as well as expertise in Strategic Planning Facilitation, Staff Development Workshops, and Executive Coaching. Originally from Traverse City Michigan, Scott is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with a Bachelor’...

Howard H. Prager, President at Advance Learning Group Howard H. Prager is the author of the new popular book, Make Someone’s Day: Becoming a Memorable Leader in Work and Life. He is an author, leadership consultant, executive coach, facilitator, and lifelong association volunteer leader. Throughout his multi-faceted career he inspire, mentors and coaches leaders to […]

Ms. Enid-Mai Jones is currently the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Association for State and Territorial Health Officers (ASTHO), and has more than 20 years of association management experience. She is a 2007 scholar in the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP). An active member of the […]

Brion Nazzaro is the President of the Association of Certified Commercial Cannabis Experts (ACCCE). Brion brings 20 years of risk management and compliance experience in officer and board roles specifically resolving high complexity Memorandums of Understanding, Cease and Desist Orders, and other enforcement actions in highly regulated businesses. ACCCE is a member organization dedicated to [&#823...

Keyna Cory is the President of Public Affairs Consultants, Inc. With over 30 years of legislative experience, she has worked with a variety of clients to help them achieve their legislative goals. She has considerable expertise in solid waste management including recycling, environmental, water, transportation, telecommunications, agriculture, sports and general business issues. She is also [&#823...

When Kristi Howell joined the Burlington County Regional Chamber of Commerce (BCRCC) as its President and CEO in December 2002, she became only the second executive in its 27-year history. Since then, the Chamber has grown and evolved through her focus on membership, programming, annual budgeting, and staffing. Committees now available to BCRCC members as […]

Henry Wallmeyer is President & CEO of the National Club Association. The National Club Association serves as the lead advocate for private clubs on legislative and regulatory issues and is the primary resource for private clubs and their leaders on club governance and trends information. During his tenure, Henry has led the organization in advocacy […]

Since 1920, the Ohio Restaurant Association has proudly served Ohio’s restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry, and our members remain our number one priority.  Founded on thought leadership and service, the ORA is focused on finding sound business solutions for our members. In addition to providing a robust selection of cost and time-saving products & services, […]

Leonardo McClarty is the President/CEO of the Howard County Chamber of Commerce where he is charged with the strategic direction and growth of the 700 member organization. His specific duties are largely centered in four distinct areas, organizational leadership and business development, marketing and program management, public policy and community relations, and fiscal management. Prior […]

Zeb Welborn is the Founder of Welborn Social Media and the President of the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce. he is the host of The Defining Success Podcast, author of The Social Golf Course and creator of the Sharing Your Passion Essay Scholarship contest. Zeb is also the President and Owner of 19th Hole Media: […]

Paul Donnelly, Partner with Donnelly and Gross, is a problem solver dedicated to helping his clients save money and avoid litigation. He has extensive experience representing clients in virtually every aspect of labor and employment. He is a seasoned advocate in litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR), with more than 27 years of experience appearing before […]

Alex Strong is a Federal Legislative Director for Government Affairs at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Alex directs the federal lobbying on Trade, Small Business issues, Legal and Regulatory Reform, Property Rights, and Technology issues, as well as political activities in eight states for NAHB. Alex holds a B.A. in Economics from Virginia […]

Gregory E. Matovina founded Matovina & Company, a residential land development firm, in 1991. Over the last twenty nine years, Matovina & Company has been involved in the development of over 15,000 home sites with a primary focus on developing small lot developments targeting first time and first move up home buyers. Prior to forming […]