AACE International President Douglas W Leo CCP CEP FAACE Hon. Life, has announced the appointment of a search committee for an Executive Director to replace the incumbent. Charity Quick, announced her plans to leave AACE effective July 06, 2020, at a recent President’s weekly call.  Incoming President Elect Jim Krebs will chair the search committee which will be comprised of the current Association officers: Gator Galbraith (VP Admin), Patrick Kelly (VP Finance), Shoshanna Fraisinger (VP Education), and Chris Caddell (current President-Elect). 

As part of their strategic planning initiative, the Board of Directors has created the following position announcement:

Executive Director:  AACE International seeks its next Executive Director/CEO. The ED will be highly collaborative and work closely with AACE’s Board of Directors and staff. A successful candidate will have an established track record of strategic leadership and ensuring effective and efficient operations while driving growth and results. In addition, AACE is seeking an individual who has managed, and nurtured staff members and created a culture of learning and development and operational excellence. Must have a proven history of building, cultivating and stewarding relationships for a variety of stakeholder groups within a nonprofit association.

The Executive Director provides leadership in developing program, organizational and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff and carries out plans and policies authorized by the Board. The ED cultivates a strong and transparent working relationship with the Board and ensures open communication about the measurement of financial, programmatic, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals The ED establishes the association’s organizational and staff structure and maintains a climate that attracts, keeps and motivates a diverse staff. The ED is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.

 “We are saddened by Charity’s departure but certainly wish her the best as she starts a new chapter in her career. Charity has provided the Board of Directors, staff and membership, the leadership, counsel and guidance that were expected. We have seen headquarters mature and staff turn ever more capable, professional and self-actualized during Charity’s tenure. We expect this trend to continue with our new ED. The Board of Directors looks forward to the process of bringing on our new ED and expect this to be a positive transition for our members and the overall Association.” Leo commented. 

Leo noted that the announcement notice will be included on the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Executives (CESSE) websites as well as other association management sites.  A minimum of 5 years as an executive director or association senior leader is required for consideration for the position. 

Individual candidates must submit a letter of interest and resume by May 15, 2020.  The Search Committee will review candidates and complete online interviews by June 01, 2020 with anticipation of having the new executive director onboard prior to Charity’s departure.   Candidates may submit their letters of interest and resume to: Search@aacei.org

The full job posting for the Executive Director may be downloaded at this link.