Eighty-seven Professionals Earn Their CAE Credential

Eighty-seven association executives recently earned their Certified Association Executive (CAE®) credential from the CAE Commission of ASAE, joining more than 4,500 industry leaders around the globe.

The Spring 2026 class of CAEs successfully completed the CAE examination administered worldwide May  1-14, 2026. They will be honored, along with the December 2025 class of CAEs, during the 2026 ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Indianapolis Aug. 15-18.

A full list of the Spring 2026 class, which includes a growing contingent of global association professionals, can be viewed here.

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

"Earning the CAE credential truly sets these professionals apart from their peers," said Jarrod A. Clabaugh, CAE, president & CEO of the Ohio Society of Association Professionals. "We are always exceptionally proud of those who strive to excel and distinguish themselves from others within the industry by obtaining this credential."