Association Rockstars

Tyrone Adams, CAE, RCE, is the President/CEO of the Colorado Association of Realtors. He has served the realtor association for over 27 years in various capacities prior to assuming the helm as the President and CEO in 2015. He earned his RCE, CAE, and DELP designations. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova  Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Adv...

Tori Miller Liu, MBA, CAE, is the Director of Information Systems at the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association. She's a technology leader with extensive experience in association management, strategic planning and information systems. Tori is a founding member and board member of Association Women Technology Champions, she is a Certified Association Executive as well as holds an MBA fr...

This panel of Rockstars shares their stories about how they got started in the association world and why obtaining the highest industry certification, CAE, has been important to their careers. Join Oyango Snell, Esq., CAE; Jamie Beaulieu, CAE; and Amanda Creel, CAE, RCE as they share professional or personal challenges they have faced throughout their careers and what has helped them get to where...

Amy Hager, CAE, IOM provides insight on community building, connecting, and creating stronger bonds worldwide. She usually is behind the scenes at Association Rockstars, but in this episode, she is in the guest seat. Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod Lin...

Mark Sedgley is the Chief Revenue Officer at Personify, the market-leading provider of technology solutions for associations and nonprofit organizations. Most recently, Mark served as the President and CEO of MemberClicks where he drove the company from under 200 clients to 3,500 and significantly retooled its product portfolio to be a market leader in the space. Has more than 20 years of experien...

Jacqualine Price Osafo, MBA, CAE is the VP membership for the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).  Jackie is responsible for recruitment, retention, and engagement for approximately 83,000 domestic and international individuals and corporations and is responsible for $8.4M, which represents the third largest revenue stream, in membership revenue and ensuring a positive ROI...

A panel of our 2020 Association Rockstars came together for a bit of 2020 reflection - stories of trial and triumph - and took a main focus on the world we want to build in 2021. As we craft this next normal - What will leadership in 2021 look like? Where should we be focused for individual growth? For mission advancement? To stay connected? Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy C...

Jeffers is creating a legacy for future generations of leaders. He reminded us to ask, "What is the benefit for us? It is the benefit for our future". As the Founder and President of the African Society of Association Executives (AfSAE), he also serves as CEO - African Association of Agricultural Economists (AAAE), Co-founder - Africa Association Management Company (AFAMCO) and Secretary...

Ian Webb works for the Printing and Imaging Association of Georgia as the Director of Marketing and Engagement. His dad, Russ Webb, is Executive Director of Bay Area Apartment Association. Every morning growing up, Russ would ask Ian "What is today going to be?"  - The answer: Today is gonna be a great day. Hear this father-son duo’s story of growing up in the Association World and life...

Empathy can shine through in your leadership! Hear how Adonia has put her personal values on the forefront of her professional journey. She also shares how she stepped back while stepping up in her career to have both - a beautiful family and her amazing career.   Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova  Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at...

Juan Amador, CAE is currently the director of constituent engagement at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).  Juan loves to use his superpower, an Amplifier, to help organizations and individuals take things to the next level. As a critical leader for the Association of American Medical Colleges, he advances the strategic value of the association and is also responsible for impleme...

Association Rockstars sits down with John Bacon. John earned his MBA specializing in Management has more than 10 years of extensive experience and expertise in leading profit-generating operations for professional and trade associations. John has worked with more than 100 associations, helping them maximize the overall profitability of their member communications while ensuring a high degree of cu...

Association Rockstars interviews Janice Lachance, JD, FASAE, executive Vice President for Strategic Leadership, and Global Outreach at the American Geophysical Union. Janice's work at AGU includes management of the renovation of the organization’s 62,000-square foot headquarters into a net-zero energy consumption building – the first renovation of its kind in Washington, D.C. She has served a...

Association Rockstars interviews Mr. Reginald Henry, CAE. Reggie implements "exemplary" systems at ASAE that can serve as a model to the rest of the association community, and to "ratchet-up" the use and understanding of technology among ASAE members. He speaks regularly on technology and strategy issues. He has been working with and/or for non-profit organizations since 1985....

Association Rockstars interviews Matthew Ott, M.S, CAE, CMP. Matt is the President & CEO of the Global Cold Chain Alliance, a coalition of organizations that ensure that a universally strong cold chain exists globally, maintaining quality and safety through each link. For the past two decades, he has worked with a diverse group of associations and their member companies on developing strategy...

Association Rockstars interviews Chris Romer, IOM, ACE. Chris serves as President & CEO of Vail Valley Partnership (VVP). Romer is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Institute for Organization Management program and has been named a “Top 25 Mind in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Management” by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International and “Cham...

Association Rockstars interviews Beth Surmont, CAE, CMP. Beth is 360 Live Media’s Director of Experience Design. She has worked in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, has been a Certified Meeting Planner since 2008, and a Certified Association Executive since 2016. Learn more about her insight and experience in the world of Association! Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy...

Association Rockstars sits down with Gayathri Kher of fusionSpan. Prior to co-founding fusionSpan, Gayathri spent over 10 years working in the association industry and has extensive experience evaluating business processes and technology infrastructures and assisting associations in implementing solutions that are scalable based on future needs.  She currently serves as the CIO for the New York St...

Association Rockstars interviews Jennie Socha, CAE of Executive Director, Inc. (EDI). Jennie is a Milwaukee-based association management company, serves as the Executive Director of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS). Jennie has served as a volunteer with the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). S...

Association Rockstars interviews Amanda Bowen, CAE, President, Stephens & Associates, LLC. Amanda is the president and owner of Stephens & Associates, and association management company in Tallahassee, Florida. She leads professional and trade associations in various roles and is active in many industry organizations such as ASAE, FSAE, and AMCI. Amanda has earned the CAE designation as we...

Association Rockstars interviews Chad Rummel, M.Ed, CAE. Executive Director of Council for Exceptional Children. He is an experienced individual who has a passion for special education teachers around the world, and served in leadership positions for 10 years in psychology associations. Listen in to hear his thoughtful insight! Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vis...

Associations Rockstars sits down with Ray Arambula, Director of IT at American Association for Respiratory Care. Ray is responsible for the management, strategy, and execution of technology at AARC. Ray has been in the IT industry for 20 years and is a former ASAE DELP scholar and currently resides on the ASAE Technology Council. Watch to hear Ray's insight! Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum...

Association Rockstars sits down with Nabil El- Ghoroury, he's a member of the 2016-2018 Diversity Executive Leadership Program class, and is currently the Vice Chair of the ASAE Ethics Committee. Nabil’s topics of expertise include self-care for the CEO, ethics in association management, and innovative strategies with chapters/components. Listen in to hear what he has to say about his experie...

Association Rockstars interviews Rhea Blanken, President of Results Technology. For over 30 years, Rhea has been creating unique events and opportunities for executives to experienced key moments of self-reflection as they explore how best to impact and influence what really matters. Rhea is an Executive Coach, Creativity Goddess, and a Provocative Thinker. Watch to see what she has to say about t...

Association Rockstars sits down with Michelle Mills Clement, FASAE, CAE, RCE - CEO, Chicago Association of REALTORS®.  Hear about her experiences and insights in the world of Association! Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova  Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova Production Assistant: Ashlynn Brooks - Virginia Tech B.A. Theatre...