Association Leadership - November/December 2007 - (Page 38)

board of directors 2007-2008 Board of Directors EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Jim Boon, CAE Chairman Executive Director Texas Exes Austin, TX Mary Lange, CAE Chairman Elect President IBAT Education Foundation Independent Bankers Association of Texas Austin, TX Eddy Edmondson Immediate Past Chairman President Texas Nursery and Landscape Association Austin, TX Beth Brooks, CAE Ex Officio President Texas Society of Association Executives Austin, TX VICE CHAIRS Tom Chapman, CAE Executive Director American Orthodontic Society Dallas, TX Stacy Cantu, CAE President Texas Healthcare Trustees Austin, TX Karen Johnson President & CEO United Ways of Texas Austin, TX Pat Smith Executive Director Texas Library Association Austin, TX DIRECTORS Cheryl Calhoun, CASE National/State Association Sales Manager Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau Irving, TX Diana Everett, Ph.D., CAE Executive Director Texas Assn for Health, PE, Recreation and Dance Austin, TX Denice Finch, CMP, CASE Senior Account Executive Marriott and Renaissance Hotels of Texas Georgetown, TX Jay Hagins, CAE President Houston Advertising Federation Houston, TX Leanne Hallisey Regional Sales Manager Omni Hotels of Texas Cedar Park, TX Lisa Jackson, CAE, CMP Director, Association Management Services Texas Medical Association Austin, TX Mark Jones President enSYNC Corporation Ft. Worth, TX Sandra Nelson, CAE Senior Operations Officer Texas Pharmacy Association Austin, TX Gwen Santiago, CAE Executive Director Texas Association of School Business Officials Austin, TX John Sharbaugh, CAE Executive Director/CEO Certified Public Accountants Dallas, TX John Swinburn, CAE President Challenge Management Dallas, TX David VanDelinder, CPCU Executive Director Independent Insurance Agents of Texas Austin, TX Texas Society of Association Executives Since 1928, the Texas Society of Association Executives has been one of the nation’s leading state societies serving the association community. Today, TSAE’s membership includes more than 600 association executives – 80 percent represent state associations, 10 percent international associations, and 10 percent national or regional associations. TSAE membership also includes representatives from more than 500 corporations and firms that provide services to associations. Working together, TSAE members have designed and implemented the groundwork for the highest quality educational, leadership, and professional development opportunities for association executives and their affiliate members. With a strong emphasis on continuing education and professional networking, TSAE has developed a myriad of programs and services to support the professional growth of its members. The objectives of these programs are to: n Develop and maintain high ethical and professional standards of service and conduct among its members. n Develop and present educational opportunities that will further enhance the knowledge and competence of its members. n Provide recognition for outstanding management ability and for association services to business, government and the public. The association community faces many challenges in the way it must operate in today’s business climate. TSAE continues to be at the forefront for the benefit and support of the professionals it represents. 38 Association LEADERSHIP | November/December 2007

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Association Leadership - November/December 2007 Contents Chairman’s Column Homepage 60-Second Solutions TSAE Annual Meeting and Educational Conference Award Winners Event Sponsors Conference Highlights Adaptability During Difficult Times/Reinvented Associations 7 Measures of Success: Organizational Adaptability Crisis Calling Association Case Study: Who is Minding the Store – External Factors Between the Covers New Members Community Spotlight El Paso Index to Advertisers/Advertisers.com Board of Directors

Association Leadership - November/December 2007

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