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Meet the AESA Staff & Consultants

AESA is a member-driven organization led by Executive Director, Joan Wade, EdD and Chief Operating Officer, John Bass. The association is governed by its Executive Council comprised of three representatives from each of four regions. Some of the functions (such as technology, printing  and the maintenance of a benchmark database) are provided by member agencies. Other functions such as governmental relations and communications are contracted to independent practitioners.

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AESA Staff

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Joan H. Wade, EdD
Executive Director
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John Bass

John Bass
Chief Operating Officer
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Cole Cordell
Chief Financial Officer
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Sheila King
Chief Program Officer
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Ann Fiene
Chief of Staff
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Beth Kabes
Program Assistant
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AESA Consultants

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Dorreen Dembski
Communication Services
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Noelle Ellerson Ng
Associate Executive Director, Policy & Advocacy
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Dyanne

Dyanne Hughes
Meetings Management Services
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Doreen Marvin

Doreen Marvin
Business Strategy Consultant
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LeaAnn Odekirk
Communication & Design Consultant
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Andy Pechacek
Business Strategy Consultant
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Chris Rooney
Business Services Director
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Tara Thomas

Tara Thomas
Policy Analyst
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For more information about AESA contact:
AESA
4031 FM 1463 Rd., Suite 40-282
Katy, TX  77494
715-966-1688   |   afiene@aesa.us

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