AH congratulates a member of its staff for receiving the ASAE CAE designation
MT. LAUREL, N.J. – July 5, 2017 –AH proudly announces the recent Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation of one of its staff members, Christopher Carchidi, MBA, CAE. The certification is given by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and is the highest professional credential in the association industry. Carchidi joins more than 4,000 association professionals worldwide who hold this certification.
“We congratulate Chris on achieving this designation and are proud to have him join 21 of our executives that have earned their CAE,” said AH President and CEO Bob Waller, Jr. “Organizations that cultivate a ‘CAE culture’ ensure that employees share a body of knowledge about association management, improving efficiency and collaboration across the organization. This certification helps drive professional self-confidence, opens doors, creates connections and offers widespread value and recognition for certificate holders. We are extremely proud of all of our staff that join this very elite group of professionals.”
The Certified Association Executive (CAE) program is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and designate association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to manage an association. The content of the CAE examination is based on strategic-level knowledge in nine association management knowledge domains identified in an ASAE job task analysis study.
To be designated as a Certified Association Executive, an applicant must have a minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit organization management, complete a minimum of 100 hours of specialized professional development, pass a stringent examination in association management and pledge to uphold a code of ethics. To maintain the certification, individuals must undertake and participate in ongoing professional development courses and activities.
AH encourages staff development and professional growth by offering nearly 5,000 hours of continuing education opportunities a year and is the most credentialed association management company in the world.
Carchidi currently works as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations for the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society™ (WOCN®), a client partner of AH, and resides in Philadelphia.
About AH
AH is a professional services firm that specializes in helping non-profit organizations achieve their mission, create value and advance their causes, industries and professions. The Mt. Laurel – based company is composed of four main divisions within AH; a full-service association management company (AMC); a marketing and communications agency; a meetings & events management team; and a division that focuses on other custom solutions such as strategic planning, website builds and database integrations, accounting, recruitment, public affairs and lobbying, certification management, and growing non-dues revenue. AH maintains AMC Institute Charter Accreditation status. The AMC Institute Accreditation program is based on an ANSI Standard. As named by the Customer Service Institute of America (CSIA), AH is a Gold Certified Customer Service Organization. For more information, visit www.AHredchair.com, connect with AH on Facebook on youtube.com and follow @AHredchair on Twitter.
