Catherine Rydell is retiring as CEO of the $75M-revenue American Academy of Neurology after more than 20 years, effective May 2020.

Entertainment Software Association taps general counsel as new CEO.

Endocrine Society CEO says working in associations gives people ability to enact industry change in ways that few other roles can.

More associations are hiring staff to oversee efforts to increase representation in workforce. “I view my role really as a master connector: I bring groups in connection with our studios that ordinarily may not interface or interact, or they needed to but the right connections weren’t there,” said John Gibson, vice president of external and multicultural affairs at the Motion Picture Association of America.

Longest wait and uncertainty is early on, before first search committee interview.

William Dunkelberg has spent almost 50 years consulting for the National Federation of Independent Business.

Veteran advocate for outdoor recreation industry takes over boating trade group from longtime leader Thom Dammrich Oct. 1.

Credited with doubling NRA revenue and boosting memberhip, Sweeney will step down at the end of 2019. Spencer Stuart is assisting in search for successor.

Alongside professional development, fun events and rewards, employees need to feel connected to the association’s larger goals.