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 Advisor at Vista Cova
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
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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 from George Washington University. 

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
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 they are today. 

Host and Producer: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Association Rockstars Co- Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 experience leading sales, marketing, personnel, and operations at the regional and corporate level in both start-ups and fortune fifteen companies.
Mark graduated from Wake Forest University with a dual degree in Literature and East Asian Studies (which he admittedly hasn’t done much with since).

Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...​
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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 for AHIMA.  
Some of her accomplishments include: changing the membership model and developing and implementing engagement strategies for new groups.  She increased membership by 97%, lead diversity and inclusion initiatives, and developed and delivered educational training programs.

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
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...​
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b...​

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 Catalyst at Vista Cova
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova

Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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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 - Association for Kenya Business Events (AKBE).

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
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 long lessons that will be shared for generations to come. 

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
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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 Vista Cova

Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/