American Society of Association Executives

Yes& Recognized as One of the Fastest Growing Agencies of 2023 by Adweek

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Monday, November 6, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, VA, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized as one of Adweek’s 2023 Fastest Growing Agencies.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, VA, Nov. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yes& , an Alexandria, Virginia-based integrated marketing agency, has been recognized as one of Adweek’s 2023 Fastest Growing Agencies.
  • Annually, Adweek recognizes the top 100 global agencies of all sizes that have achieved significant growth, and this year Yes& ranked #22 overall, #6 among medium-sized agencies, and #1 among agencies from the Southeast on the list.
  • Yes& has focused on growth—not for the sake of growth—but in order to provide the most value to clients.
  • “We’re honored to be recognized as one of Adweek’s Fastest Growing Agencies of 2023,” said Robert W. Sprague, Founder and CEO, Yes&.

GLEIM EXAM PREP WELCOMES DENNIS WHITNEY, CMA, CFM, as Principal Content Advisor and Industry Strategist

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Friday, October 27, 2023

Gainesville, Fl., Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gleim Exam Prep is delighted to announce the addition of Dennis Whitney, CMA, CFM, to Gleim’s esteemed team.

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  • Gainesville, Fl., Oct. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gleim Exam Prep is delighted to announce the addition of Dennis Whitney, CMA, CFM, to Gleim’s esteemed team.
  • Dennis joined Gleim Exam Prep as Principal Content Advisor and Industry Strategist earlier this month.
  • Dennis Whitney brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Gleim, making him a valuable addition to the team.
  • “We look forward to the contributions he will make to our organization and more importantly to the accounting industry and exam candidates as a whole.”
    Please join us in welcoming Dennis Whitney to Gleim Exam Prep.

Plumbing Manufacturers International Joins Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Plumbing Manufacturers International announced today that it has joined Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition to advocate for economic development policy that aims to strengthen America’s workforce.

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  • Plumbing Manufacturers International announced today that it has joined Tomorrow’s Workforce Coalition to advocate for economic development policy that aims to strengthen America’s workforce.
  • The coalition, established by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC) has the goal of seeing the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 722/H.R.
  • “Plumbing Manufacturers International is the leader in the plumbing fixtures and fittings manufacturing industry for education, training, advocacy and technical resources.
  • The Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act is a great opportunity to promote the plumbing products industry to America’s future workforce,” said Kerry Stackpole, CEO and executive director, Plumbing Manufacturers International.

The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) Appoints New Executive Director

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

HERNDON, Va., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), one of the world's leading Industrial Design organizations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Donté P. Shannon, FASAE, CAE, as its Executive Director. Donté brings extensive experience in association management and unparalleled leadership skills to the role of Executive Director.

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  • HERNDON, Va., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), one of the world's leading Industrial Design organizations, is pleased to announce the appointment of Donté P. Shannon, FASAE, CAE, as its Executive Director.
  • Donté brings extensive experience in association management and unparalleled leadership skills to the role of Executive Director.
  • Donté has 18 years of experience as an association executive and board strategy advisor, including over seven years as a chief executive officer.
  • As the new Executive Director, Donté will lead IDSA's strategic direction, manage its operational priorities, and enhance its delivery of exceptional products and services.

Robb Lee to join Yes&

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

Alexandria, VA, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robb Lee will join rapidly growing brand marketing agency Yes& as its Senior Vice President, Integrated Services, the company announced today.

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  • Alexandria, VA, Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robb Lee will join rapidly growing brand marketing agency Yes& as its Senior Vice President, Integrated Services, the company announced today.
  • Lee has been asked to apply his strategic planning expertise to help accelerate the integration of disciplines and services at Yes&.
  • In his new role, Lee will call upon his client-side experience to ensure that clients receive a seamless solution tailored to them and their unique audience sets.
  • “We got to know Robb very well while he was at ASAE,” said Robert W. Sprauge, Founder and CEO, Yes&.

DMEC Joins with More than 500 Organizations to Help Build Tomorrow's Workforce

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses, and employers to form the Tomorrow's Workforce Coalition, established to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R. 1477). The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and the Professional Certification Coalition (PCC) lead the new group.

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  • The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses, and employers to form the Tomorrow's Workforce Coalition, established to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R.
  • SAN DIEGO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Disability Management Employer Coalition (DMEC) joined with more than 500 trade associations, professional societies, businesses, and employers to form the Tomorrow's Workforce Coalition, established to build support for the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act (S. 722 / H.R.
  • Our community is grateful to the Congressional champions for their commitment to supporting our current and future workforce."
  • "It is a privilege to support the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, which will help strengthen industries, professions, and the broader economy."

BOMA International Receives 2023 Power of Associations Gold Award for Carbon Reduction Initiative

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BOMA International's award-winning Carbon Reduction program consists of thousands of buildings and continues to grow. All buildings that enter the program pledge to track their portfolio's carbon output using data analytics implemented by BOMA International. Once this data is provided, they are encouraged to visit the Decarbonization Resource Center which provides numerous avenues of carbon reduction for buildings of all classes and sizes.

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  • BOMA International, the premier trade association representing the commercial real estate industry, earned a prestigious Power of Associations Gold Award from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful Carbon Reduction initiative.
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BOMA International's award-winning Carbon Reduction program consists of thousands of buildings and continues to grow.
  • All buildings that enter the program pledge to track their portfolio's carbon output using data analytics implemented by BOMA International.
  • "The BOMA International Advocacy team is incredibly honored to receive this award," said BOMA International Vice President of Advocacy & Building Codes Don Davis, Esq.

AANA Receives Two 2023 ASAE Power of Associations Honors

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has received two Power of Associations Awards from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE): a gold award for its successful Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative and a silver accolade for its achievements in state advocacy efforts.

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  • "AANA's 'AANA DEI initiative' and 'CRNAs Ensuring Patient Access to Care' campaign illustrate the commitment of the association to this.
  • "Congratulations to AANA for exemplifying the impact associations have on the industries and professions they represent, and on society at large," said ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE.
  • ASAE's Power of Associations Awards recognize the associations' economic and societal contributions locally, nationally, and globally.
  • ASAE will celebrate The Power of Associations Award winners during its annual Summit Awards Dinner on Sept. 28, 2023, at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.
    For a complete list of award winners, visit the Power of Associations Awards site .

Bostrom Consulting Welcomes Susan Robertson, CAE to Team of Experts

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Bostrom, a leading association management and consulting company, today announced that Susan Robertson, CAE, has joined its team of consultants to further augment its consulting practice with standalone associations and its management clients.

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  • Bostrom, a leading association management and consulting company, today announced that Susan Robertson, CAE, has joined its team of consultants to further augment its consulting practice with standalone associations and its management clients.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Susan Robertson to our deep and broad bench of consultants,” said John Dee, CEO at Bostrom.
  • “I am excited to join the bench of consultants at Bostrom,” said Susan Robertson, CAE.
  • “I have long admired the company’s commitment to providing exceptional association management and leading-edge consulting service to its clients.

AANA Appoints Amy Sherwood as Chief Membership Officer

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Amy Sherwood, CAE to serve as AANA's Chief Membership Officer.

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  • ROSEMONT, Ill., July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has named Amy Sherwood, CAE to serve as AANA's Chief Membership Officer.
  • She will report to Chief Executive Officer Bill Bruce.
  • Sherwood is responsible for developing and executing the strategies necessary to support AANA's state associations, their leadership and viability as well as AANA overall membership.
  • "I am honored to be chosen to lead the membership division of AANA and look forward to working with AANA members and staff to ensure our state association and member experience is consistent with the mission and core values of the organization," Sherwood said.