Steven Echard, Iom, Cae Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Steven Echard, CAE, has recently returned to the ACR as its Chief Executive ( Executive Vice President (EVP), where he had served for more than 20 years. Within the first 18 months, he launched several new initiates, including Global Outreach, Governance Organizational Review, and Diversity & Inclusion. The ACR has also been very active in its response to COVID19 to develop clinical guidelines and recommendations for rheumatologists and patients worldwide.In his first 18 months, the ACR has seen some major changes to the organization and the staff culture. When he arrived at ACR, he describes his ACR aspirations as "Modernize, Engage and Grow." MODERNIZE* RISE - Rheumatology Patient Registry is moving to a new platform* Convergence - 2020 was the first-ever all virtual meting * Education Operational Plan (multi-year, multi-million dollar plan) was approved in Spring 2020ENGAGE * Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force to ensure that ACR lives up to its DEI pledge* Governance Task Force has developed almost 30 recommendations for change in the way ACR is organized and the way it operates*Global Engagement - Global Task Force recommendations for Education, Research, Training, and Membership* COVID Guidance - multiple task forces to respond to practice needs and patient treatment protocols and guidelines. GROW* Multiple new task forces provide opportunities for ACR members to engage with the organization * Multiple new programs have also included growth in the size and scope of ACR activities and staff. * Actively collaborating with other Rheumatology organizations * Working on a new Membership Model to ensure that the membership continues to grow and become more inclusive.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Specific Assignments for 2017-19* Finance Committee - is an operating committee of the board charged with oversight of financial reporting and disclosure. - Chair, Investments Subcommittee* Leadership Committee - The Leadership Committee develops a pool of candidates for board service that best exemplifies ASAE’s membership profile and is representative of the organization’s diversity.ASAE and the ASAE Foundation, two separate but interdependent legal entities, are governed by two highly engaged boards who provide strategic direction and work in partnership with staff to carry out our mission. Along with the board of ASAE Business Services, Inc., ASAE’s for-profit subsidiary, we are guided by some of the best and the brightest leaders in the association community.

Alexandria, Virginia

AASLD is the leading organization of scientist and healthcare professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease. The Liver Meeting boasts an attendance of more than 10,000 physicians, surgeons, and researchers from around the world.Organizational Accomplishments (all of these accomplishments were the result of a very dedicated group of AASLD staff members working in partnership with our physician leaders - we could not have accomplished this any other way)Global Outreach and Engagement-AASLD invested more than $350,000 in global outreach in 2018-19-New global agreements European (EASL), Asian Pacific(APASL), and Latin America (ALEH).-Launched AASLD Global Connect programs in Middle East (Saudi Arabia/Dubai), China (Beijing / Guangzhou), Africa (Ghana/Nigeria/Ivory Coast) and Latin America (Columbia / Chile / Mexico). -Established global Research Methodologies Workshop and joint AASLD/EASL Masterclass for future hepatology leaders.Communications/Technology:-Development of new brand identity and messaging-Launch of a redesigned web site - Recipient 3 Hermes Awards-Launch of ENGAGE (online communities using Higher Logic platform)Membership and Meetings:-Increased membership from 3800 - over 6300-New Liver Meeting Registration Packages increased revenue by more than $1M in its first year.-The Liver meeting is ranked by HCEA as the #41 largest medical meeting in U.S.-Largest-Ever Liver Meeting in 2016 - 10,402 attendees and 10,311 in 2015 (previous record 9800).Professional Partnerships - Formal Partnerships with the following groups:Government Agencies: FDA, CDC, VA, NIH, DILIProfessional Societies: ACP, NASPGHAN, ASGE, ASCO, AGA, ASTROFinance/Administration-Developed 3-year spending plan for AASLD which includes $2-3 M annual investment (from reserves) to increase programs and member engagement. -Increased program budget by 61% in 5 years ($13.7 to $22.1 M).-Increased number of staff from 34-54 (63% increase)

Washington D.C. Metro Area

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Asae, Washington D.C.

Currently serving as the Past-Chair for CommissionScheduled to Chair Commission beginning August 2013 The Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation is designed to elevate professional standards, enhance individual performance, and identify association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to the practice of association management. Founded in 1960, the CAE program stands as a mark of excellence and has evolved to reflect what it takes to manage an association in today's challenging climate. The CAE program was accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies in 2010.

Atlanta, Ga

Rheumatology Research Foundation: Advancing Treatments, Finding Cures( 99.49/100 rating from Charity Navigator -Remained 4-STAR CHARITY for 8 Consecutive Years http://bit.ly/Rheum-2006-2014)- Successfully re-branded the foundation and developed new brand image- Expanded marketing efforts and implemented a name change for a 27 year-old organization. Journey to Cure Campaign (http://bit.ly/1slKNKn)In the midst of a $60 million campaign for rheumatic diseases. - Campaign raised more than $40 million (66% of goal) within 24 months.- Single largest gift ever for the foundation ($10 million)- Increased Development department by 100%- Complete redesign of Corporate Recognition Program Within Our Reach: Finding a Cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis– Participated in the development and implementation of $30 million campaign from inception to more than 102% of goal within 48 months. – Selection of fundraising counsel, feasibility study and eventual proposal for full campaign– Establishment of Development department (6 FTEs)– Participated in major gift solicitations from $400,000 (individual donors) to $5 million (industry support).– Secured 4 cornerstone gifts ($5 million each) and 10 major gifts (more than $250,000).Awards and Grants Portfolio ($13.3 million per year)– Core Programs ($6 million per year) – increased the number and amount of core programs: Training and Career Development Research (K-type) awards from $3.1 million per year in 2004. – Within Our Reach Grants ($6 million per year) – establishment and implementation of completely new grant (R-01 type) mechanisms. – Complete redesign of awards portfolio to conform with needs of academic rheumatology.

Mount Laurel, Nj

Leadership Retreats for Strategic Planning, Leadership Orientation, and Fundraising/Development- Society for Behavioral Medicine (SBM)- The Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (SDBP)- American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI)

Mount Laurel, Nj

• Re-negotiation of Journal contract for 2 journals with guaranteed royalty of more than $200,000 each year.• Established new Fall Symposium - 250 attendees and over $20,000 in sponsorship• Maintain relationships and negotiated cooperative agreements with: The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society (TMS), Materials Research Society (MRS), Tissue Engineering Society International (TESi), American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Society for Artificial Internal Organs (ASAIO)• 2 Scientific Journals: Journal of Biomaterial Science and Applied Biomaterials • Magazine: Biomaterials Forum• Annual Meeting: 1300-1400 attendees • 13 Special Interest Groups (average size >100 people)• 15 Student Chapters • Financial Management: $1,423,475 Annual Budget

Mount Laurel, Nj

Oversight of all activities including budgeting, financial management, staff oversight, membership recruitment and retention, regional and annual meetings, publicity and new program development, as well as acting as liaison for other societies and the public.- ASHI Laboratory Accreditation Program (200 HLA Laboratories worldwide): Received ZERO disparity rating from CMS for 2 years – the only laboratory accreditation program to ever receive ZERO rating. Received deemed status from Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)- Increased attendance by 12 % from 724 attendees (2002) to 892 (2003)- Increased Sponsorship from $43,000 in 2002 to $187,000 in 2004- Work with Quality Assurance & Standards Committee to develop and maintain the highest and most stringent standards in HLA laboratory testing worldwide - Developed and increased subscription to New Laboratory Proficiency Testing Program

Mount Laurel, Nj

* Increased net income from (-$350,000) in FY 2002 to more than $120,000 in FY 2003• Increased attendance by 277% from 289 (2002) to 801(2003) attendees • Negotiated new 5 year contract with publisher which provides a 25% increase in royalty payment.• Negotiated journal agreement with International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS)• Completely restructure bylaws and board policies to better current practices.

Greater Atlanta Area

The GSAE Foundation exists to expand GSAE's capacity to advance and promote the association management profession. The Foundation provides grants for interns in Georgia association offices on a competitive basis, funds the Cliff Clarke Award honorarium, and supports the travel expenses associated with the Abit Massey Lecture Series.

Atlanta, Ga

-Staff Lead for ACR Strategic Planning (2000) and review of governance process -Assisted newly created Ethics Committee with the established new disclosure processes and entirely new code of ethics-Staff Liaison for Committee on Nominations and Appointment

Greater Atlanta Area

-Oversight of Washington-based representation (5 staff)-Planning Committee Chair - NIAMS Coalition Day including over 50 organizations-Instituted “Advocates for Arthritis,” key contact program (federal & state level) including Annual -Advocacy Conference (over 50 patients and physicians).

Greater Atlanta Area

- Management of Rheumatology Training Directors Forum- Responsibility for grant review process for Arthritis Investigator Awards, Physician Scientist Development Awards and Clinician Scholar Educator Awards.- Responsibility for the development of ACR practice guidelines and disease criteria- Management responsibilities for ACR Regional Meetings (4 sites / 250-300 Attendees); Specialty Programs (150 – 200 attendees).- Oversight of scientific sessions at ACR Annual Scientific Meeting (5000-8200 attendees).- Responsibilities for abstract selection process (2500-3200 scientific abstracts)

Bs, Biology - Immunology

Graduate Certificate, Institute For Organizational Management

Activities and Societies: United States Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management

International Business - Germanic Languages

Served Full time mission March 1987- May 1989 Amsterdam, Netherlands Antwerp, Belgium