02/03/2022

Four OSAP Members Earn the Prestigious CAE Credential

The joined 126 others in earning the distinction this winter

One hundred and thirty association professionals recently earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE^®) credential from the CAE Commission of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), joining more than 4,700 industry leaders worldwide.

The winter 2022 class of CAEs successfully completed the CAE examination administered worldwide Dec. 1-14, 2021. They will be honored, along with the summer class of CAEs, during the 2022 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Nashville, Tennessee, August 20-23.

The four Ohio Society of Association Professionals who earned their CAE in the winter class are:

Rebecca Calkins, CAE
Vice President of Finance, National Ground Water Association
Westerville, Ohio

Matthew Harney, MBA, CAE
Executive Director, Ohio Osteopathic Association
Columbus, Ohio

Lauren Manson, RHIA, CAE
Executive Director, The Ohio Health Information Management Association
Columbus, Ohio

Joseph Russell, CAE
Executive Director, Ohio Council for Home Care and Hospice
Columbus, Ohio

"In addition to the other 126 people who earned their CAE are four OSAP members," said OSAP President & CEO Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE. "This prestigious accreditation requires endless hours of study, a commitment to expanding one's applied knowledge and reflects a dedication to the craft of association management. OSAP and our board of directors couldn't be prouder of Becca, Matt, Joe and Lauren."

"We are excited to welcome this new cohort of CAEs. Earning and maintaining the CAE shows their commitment to the profession and to continuing their learning journey as association professionals," said Elizabeth Santana, MBA, CAE, chair of the CAE Commission and Inteleos' director of conceptual research & design. "As they continue to expand their knowledge and advance in their careers, we will be proud to have them as a part of the CAE community."

The CAE program elevates professional standards, enhances individual performance and designates those who have acquired and have demonstrated the knowledge essential to the practice of association management. The CAE program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Please select this link to read the complete press release from ASAE.