Association Rockstars

Association Rockstars sits down with John Bacon. John earned his MBA specializing in Management has more than 10 years of extensive experience and expertise in leading profit-generating operations for professional and trade associations. John has worked with more than 100 associations, helping them maximize the overall profitability of their member communications while ensuring a high degree of customer satisfaction. Listen here to learn more about his insight!

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Production Assistant: Ashlynn Brooks - Virginia Tech B.A. Theatre Performance Student (Expected Graduation: May 2022)
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Association Rockstars interviews Janice Lachance, JD, FASAE, executive Vice President for Strategic Leadership, and Global Outreach at the American Geophysical Union. Janice's work at AGU includes management of the renovation of the organization’s 62,000-square foot headquarters into a net-zero energy consumption building – the first renovation of its kind in Washington, D.C. She has served as CEO of the Special Libraries Association and in the Clinton Administration as the Cabinet-level Director of the US Office of Personnel Management. Learn more about her insight throughout the interview!

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Production Assistant: Ashlynn Brooks - Virginia Tech B.A. Theatre Performance Student (Expected Graduation: May 2022)
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Association Rockstars interviews Mr. Reginald Henry, CAE. Reggie implements "exemplary" systems at ASAE that can serve as a model to the rest of the association community, and to "ratchet-up" the use and understanding of technology among ASAE members. He speaks regularly on technology and strategy issues. He has been working with and/or for non-profit organizations since 1985. Learn all about Reggie's experiences here!

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Production Assistant: Ashlynn Brooks - Virginia Tech B.A. Theatre Performance Student (Expected Graduation: May 2022)
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Association Rockstars interviews Matthew Ott, M.S, CAE, CMP. Matt is the President & CEO of the Global Cold Chain Alliance, a coalition of organizations that ensure that a universally strong cold chain exists globally, maintaining quality and safety through each link. For the past two decades, he has worked with a diverse group of associations and their member companies on developing strategy and delivering results that has directly contributed to growth in membership, programs, events, education and non-dues revenue. Learn about his insight here!

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Production Assistant: Ashlynn Brooks - Virginia Tech B.A. Theatre Performance Student (Expected Graduation: May 2022)
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Association Rockstars interviews Chris Romer, IOM, ACE. Chris serves as President & CEO of Vail Valley Partnership (VVP). Romer is a graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Institute for Organization Management program and has been named a “Top 25 Mind in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Management” by Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International and “Chamber Executive of the Year” by the Colorado Chamber of Commerce Executives. He has also served as a Governor appointee to the Brand Colorado Council and the Colorado Tourism & Outdoor Recreation Key Industry Steering Network. Learn more about him and his experiences by watching!

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Production Assistant: Ashlynn Brooks - Virginia Tech B.A. Theatre Performance Student (Expected Graduation: May 2022)
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Association Rockstars interviews Beth Surmont, CAE, CMP. Beth is 360 Live Media’s Director of Experience Design. She has worked in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, has been a Certified Meeting Planner since 2008, and a Certified Association Executive since 2016. Learn more about her insight and experience in the world of Association!

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Production Assistant: Ashlynn Brooks - Virginia Tech B.A. Theatre Performance Student (Expected Graduation: May 2022)
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Association Rockstars sits down with Gayathri Kher of fusionSpan. Prior to co-founding fusionSpan, Gayathri spent over 10 years working in the association industry and has extensive experience evaluating business processes and technology infrastructures and assisting associations in implementing solutions that are scalable based on future needs. 
She currently serves as the CIO for the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Listen in to hear her insight!

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Production Assistant: Ashlynn Brooks - Virginia Tech B.A. Theatre Performance Student (Expected Graduation: May 2022)
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Association Rockstars interviews Jennie Socha, CAE of Executive Director, Inc. (EDI). Jennie is a Milwaukee-based association management company, serves as the Executive Director of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS). Jennie has served as a volunteer with the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). She has participated in the ASAE NextGen program, served as a panelist at ASAE, ASAE Foundation and WSAE programs, and serves on the WSAE Education Committee. Listen in to hear her insight!

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Production Assistant: Ashlynn Brooks - Virginia Tech B.A. Theatre Performance Student (Expected Graduation: May 2022)
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Association Rockstars interviews Amanda Bowen, CAE, President, Stephens & Associates, LLC. Amanda is the president and owner of Stephens & Associates, and association management company in Tallahassee, Florida. She leads professional and trade associations in various roles and is active in many industry organizations such as ASAE, FSAE, and AMCI. Amanda has earned the CAE designation as well as the Six Sigma Green Belt. Listen in to hear her insight!

Host and Founder: Lowell Aplebaum - CEO & Strategy Catalyst at Vista Cova 
Producer and Operations: Amy Hager - Strategy Advisor at Vista Cova
Production Assistant: Ashlynn Brooks - Virginia Tech B.A. Theatre Performance Student (Expected Graduation: May 2022)
Music: Slow Burn by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4372-slow-burn
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/