James Hartley, CAE

Current

Treasurer/Executive Committee Member at Association Societies Alliance
Executive Director/CEO at Ohio Society of Association Executives

Past

Vice President Membership & Technology at The Ohio Society of CPAs
Director, Communications & Marketing at American Red Cross - Philadelphia
Public Information and Affairs Officer at American Red Cross - special overseas assignments

Director, Corporate Communications at American Red Cross - Cleveland
Public Relations Account Executive at Paul Werth Associates - Columbus, Ohio
Public Relations Manager at Boy Scouts of America - Central Ohio

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Education

The Ohio State University

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Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

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James Hartley, CAE’s Summary

Jim Hartley is an accomplished association executive with more than 25 years of experience and a record of success.

July 1, 2007, he became the Executive Director of the Ohio Society of Association Executives and leads this 650 member society for the state's professional and trade association community.

For the previous 14 years, he had been Vice President of Membership & Technology for The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, the nation's 4th largest state CPA society. During that time, membership in The Ohio Society of CPAs has increased 70% from 14,000 to more than 24,000 members -- the largest increase among all state CPA societies in the USA.

The Ohio Society of CPAs was identified as one of nine “remarkable organizations” in the nation in a recent book published by American Society of the Association Executives (ASAE) and Center for Association Leadership – 7 Measures of Success: What Remarkable Associations Do That Others Don’t. The organization is cited for exceptional member service and successful strategies for adapting to change.

Jim is a member of ASAE and the Association Societies Alliance (ASA). He is currently a member of the ASA executive committee and serves as treasurer for the organization. In 1999, he earned ASAE's Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation.

James Hartley, CAE’s Specialties:

Association Management, Marketing and Communications, Strategic Technology Planning and Implementation

James Hartley, CAE’s Experience

Treasurer/Executive Committee Member

Association Societies Alliance

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

August 2008 — Present (1 year 4 months)

The Alliance (Association Societies Alliance) is a voluntary membership organization comprised of local, regional, multi-state, independent, autonomous society of association executives.

The purpose of The Alliance is to provide opportunities to liaison and provide cooperation between association society executives for the purpose of sharing information, learning from the experience of others, improving the management quality provided to association executive organizations, to provide liaison with ASAE on issues of mutual interest, and to represent association society executives in forums requiring that representation. Membership is open to local, regional, multi-state, independent, autonomous society of association executives. The ASA member representative is the chief staff officer or volunteer chair.
Executive Director/CEO

Ohio Society of Association Executives

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

June 2007 — Present (2 years 6 months)

The Ohio Society of Association Executives (OSAE) is the ‘association of associations' for executives of Ohio professional societies, trade associations and convention and visitors bureaus as well representatives of supplier and service providers to the association community. OSAE is committed to its leadership role in serving associations in Ohio and being an essential resource to its members. Together, OSAE members form a vital and influential body to advance the success of Ohio businesses, trades and professions.
Vice President Membership & Technology

The Ohio Society of CPAs

(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

September 1993 — May 2007 (13 years 9 months)

The Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants, the nation's 4th largest CPA state society. During that time, membership in The Ohio Society of CPAs has increased 70% from 14,000 to more than 24,000 members -- the largest increase among all state CPA societies in the USA.
Director, Communications & Marketing

American Red Cross - Philadelphia

(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

September 1991 — July 1993 (1 year 11 months)

Directed public relations activities for the nation’s fifth largest Red Cross Chapter. Managed department staff and served as a member of the executive team. Managed communication efforts, public affairs policies, media relations and special projects. Supported fundraising and financial development activities and special events, and prepared and managed department operating budget. Served as the interim director of development.
Public Information and Affairs Officer

American Red Cross - special overseas assignments

(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

December 1990 — August 1991 (9 months)

Accepted assignment to direct all American Red Cross public affairs activities in the Arab Gulf for Operation Desert Storm. Due to the quick end of the conflict, the assignment was cancelled before final departure orders were issued. Subsequently served as public affairs / information officer for Red Cross support of “Operation Fiery Vigil” -- the evacuation of military dependents and personnel from Clark Air Base and Subic Naval Station in the Philippine Islands following the volcanic eruption of Mt. Pinatubo.
Director, Corporate Communications

American Red Cross - Cleveland

(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

September 1985 — November 1990 (5 years 3 months)

Developed, implemented and managed communications and marketing including: public relations, media relations and special projects, as well as the department operating budget. Provided primary support to annual fund campaign and other development projects and major special events. Played key role in executing successful $7 million capital campaign. Served as chief information officer during national disaster assignments.
Public Relations Account Executive

Paul Werth Associates - Columbus, Ohio

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

1982 — 1985 (3 years )
Public Relations Manager

Boy Scouts of America - Central Ohio

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

1979 — 1982 (3 years )

James Hartley, CAE’s Education

The Ohio State University

BA, MA, , Communication, Journalism , 1976 — 1979

Past President of the Ohio State University School of Journalism Alumni Society (now -- School of Communication)

Activities and Societies:

President of Block 'O' student cheering section which is the largest student organization at The Ohio State University

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James Hartley, CAE’s Websites:

James Hartley, CAE’s Groups:

American Society of Association Executives, Ohio Society of Association Executives, Ohio Society of CPAs, Association Forum of Chicagoland, Allied Societies Association,

Ohio State University Alumni Association
LinkedColumbus
The Ohio State University Alumni Assoc.
Buckeye Alumni Network
ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership
Association Forum of Chicagoland
Certified Association Executives (CAEs)
Ohio Society of Association Executives (OSAE)
DigitalNow Community
OSAE CAE Group - Ohio Society of Association Executives
OSAE CEO Group - Ohio Society of Association Executives
OSAE Communications/Marketing Group - Ohio Society of Association Executives
OSAE Education & Meeting Planning Group - Ohio Society of Association Executives
OSAE Technology Group - Ohio Society of Association Executives
z - OSAE Group for Affiliate Members - Ohio Society of Association Executives
Bridgestar Nonprofit Executive Director Network