ACTHA Announces New Executive Director

CHICAGO - April 21, 2016 - PRLog -- The ACTHA board of directors recently selected Mark Swets, CAE, to serve as its executive director. Swets succeeds Gael Mennecke, who previously served as ACTHA's executive director since 1989.

Swets has over 10 years' experience in non-profit management with several groups managed by SmithBucklin, a company that provides full-service management to trade associations, professional societies and other entities. He achieved the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation by the American Society of Association Executives in 2014 and is also a member of the Association Forum of Chicagoland. Swets is a condominium owner in Oak Park and previously served as its association Board President.

In his role as executive director, Swets will work with the ACTHA board of directors to develop a strong strategic vision for the organization and will lead all aspects of the association's operations including education programs, annual conferences and events, marketing and communications, financial management and advocacy initiatives.

"It's a privilege to be part of ACTHA, the only organization representing and advocating for condo and townhouse owners," Swets said. "With the leadership of the board, we will advance the mission and develop strategies to deliver unparalleled education and networking opportunities for our members."

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About ACTHA
Founded in 1982, the Association of Condominium, Townhouse and Homeowners Associations focuses on providing education and networking to community associations - condominiums, townhomes, HOAs and co-ops throughout the Chicago region. For more information, please visit www.actha.org or call 312-987-1906.