Matt Harrington, executive director of the Southwestern Vermont Chamber, has earned the certified association executive designation, the highest professional credential in the association industry.
Applicants for certification must have experience with nonprofit organization management by completing a minimum of 100 hours of specialized professional development. They must also pass a stringent examination in association management focused on governance, executive leadership, organizational strategy, operations, business development, member and stakeholder engagement, advocacy, and marketing and communications.
“This achievement is a testament to Matt's unwavering commitment to excellence and his visionary leadership," said Shannon McLenithan, president of the Southwestern Vermont Chamber Board of Directors. “We are confident that his new designation will bring even greater success and innovation to our chamber and the communities we serve."