Through the Noise

Kris Kiser, an attorney, is President & CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). Prior to joining OPEI, Kris served for 15 years in two major Washington, DC trade associations. He also spent a decade as a staffer in the United States Senate and House of Representatives as a special assistant to noted international affairs expert, Congressman Lee Hamilton.

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is an international trade association representing the manufacturers of outdoor power equipment, small engines, utility vehicles, golf cars and personal transport vehicles.

David Chavern is President & CEO of the News Media Alliance, the news industry's largest trade organization.

The News Media Alliance is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit organization, representing more than 2,000 news organizations and their multiplatform businesses in the United States and globally, focused on ensuring the future of news media through communication, research, advocacy and innovation.

American Moving & Storage Association President and CEO Scott Michael leads and represents the professional moving industry's national trade association, and has been the industry's primary liaison to the Department of Defense, GSA and other government agencies in his career.

The American Moving & Storage Association, the national trade association for the professional moving industry, supports consumer-friendly policies and represents the interests of the moving and storage industry.

Before becoming CEO of the National Roofing Contractors Association, Reid Ribble served six years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Additionally, he was president of his own roofing company in Kaukauna, Wis., for 30 years and devoted 25 years of service to NRCA, including serving as NRCA President from 2005-06.

Founded in 1886, the National Roofing Contractors Association is one of the construction industry's most respected trade associations and the voice of roofing professionals and leading authority in the roofing industry for information, education, technology and advocacy.

Pete Pearson is a Sr. Director at WWF leading work on food loss & waste, helping businesses and communities understand agriculture's impact on wildlife and habitat conservation. Pete has worked with retailers, public schools and hospitals as a sustainability professional, co-founded a sustainable agriculture non-profit in Idaho, and co-produced a documentary film on local and regenerative agriculture (www.tolivelocal.com).

For nearly 60 years, WWF has been protecting the future of nature. The world's leading conservation organization, WWF works in 100 countries and is supported by more than one million members in the United States and close to five million globally.

Richard Tracy is an international development professional with proven leadership and mentoring abilities. Excels at connecting diverse groups of personalities for a common goal. Mr. Tracy is exceptionally skilled in networking, business development and service delivery. Exemplary financial management and talent development abilities.

The Global Cold Chain Alliance mission is to forge a universally strong cold chain where products retain quality and safety through each link.

Chris Jahn is president and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, working to represent and protect a prosperous fertilizer industry through legislative and regulatory activities as well as promoting a positive public image of the fertilizer industry and agriculture in general. Chris Jahn also serves as president of the Nutrients for Life Foundation (NLF).

TFI is the voice of the fertilizer industry, acting as an advocate for fair regulation and legislation, a consistent source for trusted information and data, a networking agent, and an outlet to publicize industry initiatives in safety and environmental stewardship.

As CEO of AALU, Marc Cadin is the chief advocate and spokesman for advisors who offer financial security to 75 million American families. Cadin started with AALU in 2000 as Associate Director of Legislative Affairs and has been CEO since September 2018. Every day, Marc Cadin wakes up and thinks about how he can better serve the financial security advisor and broader profession.

Since 1957, the Association for Advanced Life Underwriting has been the leading organization of financial professionals who provide life insurance and retirement planning solutions for individuals, families, and businesses.

Neil Sumilas is Vice President of the National Center for Family Philanthropy (NCFP), where he oversees financial operations, strategic planning, staffing and personnel, and board relations. Before joining NCFP in 2015, Neil was an independent consultant advising non-profit and for-profit clients on programmatic and management issues unique to the non-profit world, and previously served as Managing Director of the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF).

The National Center for Family Philanthropy is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to families who give and those that work with them, providing research, expertise, and networking opportunities to inspire giving families on their philanthropic journey.

Tamela Blalock is a Client Director at the association management company Interel; in that role, she also serves as the executive director of SOWH. During the past 20 years, Tamela has worked for several Washington area institutions including the Central Intelligence Agency, Washington D.C. NFL Football Team, The Washington Post, and George Washington University. Prior to joining SoWH, Tamela served as the senior director, membership services for the National Association of Wholesalers-Distributors (NAW), where she had a solid track record of increasing non-dues revenue margins for the Billion Dollar and Large Company C-Suite categories, and increasing NAW member engagement through the Roundtable events.

The Section on Women's Health (SOWH) is a federated independent association affiliated with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). SoWH is a 3,450+-member professional association for physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and DPT students working within and advocating for vital areas of women's and men's health, including pelvic floor health, sport injury recovery, and continence.

Christine McEntee, AGU's Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, is orchestrating major changes for the organization. Since her arrival in September 2010, McEntee has guided AGU through a realignment that reflects the programs and goals of its strategic plan, built strategic partnerships with allied Earth science organizations in the United States and internationally; modernized AGU's journals and publication; and broadened use of social media to reach members.

The purpose of the American Geophysical Union is to promote discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity.