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Ben brings more than 25 years of financial management experience and expertise to AI with 18 of those years in association management. In the CFO role, Ben directs all financial aspects of the business including accounting practices, budgeting, financial planning, interfacing with the financial community, financial analysis, acquisitions and ventures, and monitoring of financial performance. Ben graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BS in Accounting and then returned to earn his MBA with an emphasis on Corporate Finance. Ben earned his Certified Public Accountant designation in 2000.
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Photos from the event can be found here. November 19, 2024 (New York, NY) – The Alliance for Women in...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. October 28, 2024 – Associations International (AI), a leader in association management, is proud to announce reaccreditation with...
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New York, October 16, 2024 – The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) is proud to announce that Andrea Mitchell,...
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New York City/Los Angeles, October 10, 2024 – The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation...
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The American Volleyball Coaches Association is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking, long-term collaboration with Nike Volleyball that’s designed to enhance...
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Sylvia Strobel to Receive AWM Legacy Leadership Award New York, September 17, 2024 – The Alliance for Women in Media...
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The International SPA Association (ISPA) proudly announces Will Guidara as the recipient of the 2025 ISPA Visionary Award. Guidara will...
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The International SPA Association (ISPA) proudly announces Anna Moine, founder of almconsult, as the recipient of the 2025 ISPA Dedicated...
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New York City/Los Angeles, July 30, 2024 – The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is proud to release...
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July 16, 2024 – The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is proud to announce the inaugural Gracies Day...
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Suzyn Waldman, Longtime Yankees Sports Announcer to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award New York, NY – June 5, 2024 – The...
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The 2024 MFM Annual Conference is now in the rearview mirror. But before our windshield is filled with plans for...
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June 5, 2024 The International SPA Association (ISPA) is excited to announce power couple Will Guidara and Christina Tosi as...
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Four of the nation’s top collegiate volleyball teams will open the 2024 women’s season at the AVCA First Serve Showcase...
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Tamera Mowry-Housley Hosted the Evening Celebrating Women in Media Winners & Presenters Included Jane Fonda, Kristen Wiig, Maria Shriver, Glennon...
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Kristen Wiig to Present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Carol Burnett Presenters and Attendees Include Maria Shriver, Glennon Doyle &...
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April 24, 2024 The International SPA Association (ISPA) released the “Big Five” statistics from the 2024 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry...
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Emmy Award-Winning Multi-platinum Artist, Rachel Platten Set to Perform LOS ANGELES, CA (April 16, 2024) – Today, the Alliance for...
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April 8, 2024 The International SPA Association (ISPA) has announced the 2024 ISPA Board of Directors. ISPA welcomes three newly...
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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY (April 8, 2024) — The 2024 AVCA Small College Beach Championships run this Friday to Sunday (April 12–14) in Tavares, Florida. The event,...
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By Joe Annotti, President & CEO, Media Financial Management Association (MFM) I attended two industry conferences in the past three...
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LEADING FIGURES IN MEDIA INCLUDING MICHELLE OBAMA, GLENNON DOYLE, GAYLE KING, JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS, NICOLE KIDMAN, ANGELA YEE, ANGÉLICA VALE, RACHEL...
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The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is pleased to announce its quarterly membership magazine, Chronicle of the Dog, has...
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February 15, 2024 (New York City/Los Angeles) – The Alliance for Women in Media and its Foundation (AWM/F) are pleased...
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2023 has proven that the only thing predictable in the world of media is the unpredictability. As I look back...
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I grew up reading The San Francisco Chronicle, where the sports page was printed on green paper and the columnists were...
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[November 21, 2023]— As the year draws to a close, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), the philanthropic...
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Lexington, Kentucky (Nov. 15, 2023) — After spending 17 years as the American Volleyball Coaches Association’s executive director, Kathy DeBoer will join the association’s Hall...
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Photos from the event can be found here. November 13, 2023 (New York, NY) – The Alliance for Women in...
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LEXINGTON, KY (November 3, 2023): The Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) announced their Women Who Count Award recipients at...
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[November 1, 2023] – The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) is proud to announce a new partnership with the...
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Lexington, Kentucky and Lausanne, Switzerland (Oct. 31, 2023) — The American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its...
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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY (Oct. 23, 2023) — The American Volleyball Coaches Association is unveiling its new logo today, providing a fresh look...
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Kay Olin to Receive AWM Legacy Leadership Award November 13 at Tribeca 360° New York New York, October 5, 2023...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (October 2, 2023) – Associations International (AI), a leading association management company, is proud to announce the addition...
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The AVCA is excited to officially launch our new website. Over the last year AVCA has completely revamped the look,...
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–The Global Biannual Event Brings Together Professional Coaches to Learn, Grow, Connect, Lead and Inspire- Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The International Coaching...
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[LEXINGTON, KY]— The International Coaching Federation (ICF) is pleased to announce it has been recognized with four 2023 Power of...
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[LEXINGTON, KY]— International Coaching Federation (ICF) Foundation earned a Power of Associations Silver Award from the American Society of Association...
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-The new award program recognizes the best of professional coaching across three key categories– Lexington, Kentucky, USA — The International Coaching...
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Musical Talent, Curb Recording Artist Harper Grace to Perform June 13, 2023 (New York, N.Y.) – The leadership of the...
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Lexington, KY. (June 7, 2023) – The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) is pleased to announce its quarterly membership...
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Marlo Thomas Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Presenters and attendees included Atsuko Okatsuka, Jodi Balfour, Bishop Briggs, Rachel Lindsay, Keltie...
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Lexington, KY. –The Accounting & Financial Women’s Alliance (AFWA) national leaders recently made their way to Chicago, IL to hold...
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EAST LANSING, Mich. – Michigan State volleyball head coach Leah Johnson announced Wednesday that beginning in 2023, the annual Auto-Owners Insurance Spartan Invitational...
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LOS ANGELES, CA (March 30, 2023) – Today, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) surprised Hofstra student, Fatima Moien, on ABC’s The...
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LOS ANGELES, CA (March 30, 2023) – Today, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is proud to announce...
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LEXINGTON, KY The American Volleyball Coaches Association is pleased to announce that Morehead State University Director of Athletics Dr. Jaime...
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LEXINGTON, KY Kathy DeBoer will retire as the executive director of the American Volleyball Coaches Association on June 30, 2023....
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It is refreshing to write a Year in Review where we’ve had the opportunity to get together in-person for nearly every AWM-hosted event...
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Photos and video from the event can be found here. November 14, 2022 (New York, New York) – The Alliance for Women...
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ISPA is thrilled to unveil a group of extraordinary 2023 ISPA Conference Power Session keynotes featuring intentional living aficionado Neil...
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October 4, 2022 (New York) – The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) is pleased to announce the seven honorees for...
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Valerie K. Blackburn to receive AWM Legacy Leadership Award at event (September 19, 2022, New York) The Alliance for Women in...
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(LEXINGTON, KY. August 31, 2022) M-PACT, the Midwest Fuel and Convenience Tradeshow, has been named to the Gold 100 Award...
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(LEXINGTON, KY. May 24, 2022) The International SPA Association (ISPA) Foundation has released the volume XI of its Consumer Snapshot...
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(LEXINGTON, KY. August 5, 2022) The International SPA Association (ISPA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new website...
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(LEXINGTON, KY. July 12, 2022) Volleyball/Women’s Basketball (1975-78) A product of the Title IX era, it’s fitting that former Spartan...
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(New York, New York. June 16, 2022) The leadership of the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) announces that...
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(LEXINGTON, KY. May 4, 2022) The Aviation Insurance Association (AIA) is pleased to announce longtime member and past president Frank...
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(LEXINGTON, KY. May 3, 2022) The International SPA Association (ISPA) released the findings of the 2022 ISPA U.S. Spa Industry...
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(LEXINGTON, KY. March 3, 2022) For the 10th year in a row, Associations International (AI) has been named one of...
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“Through this scholarship, I have been given the opportunity to produce one of the biggest projects I have ever done....
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The annual award program recognizes excellence in professional coaching acrossfour key categories – Lexington, Kentucky — The International Coaching Federation...