Hasta La Ideas

The search is over, and the ISDA has found their new skipper: Starting today, Daniel Martinage takes over as the new Executive Director.

Martinage is what’s known as a CAE, or Certified Association Executive, and a man with a reputation for getting organizations focused and on-track. Martinage’s expertise lies in executive coaching and strategic planning, and he has over 30 years’ worth of experience in the field, as well as having founded Association Coach LLC, a consulting company specializing in professional societies.

A professionally trained executive coach and facilitator, Martinage was the founder and principal of Association Coach LLC, an executive coaching and consulting firm that specialized in maximizing personal and organizational performance. Through his company he worked with more than 90 trade groups and professional societies. His insights on the coaching profession have been featured in dozens of news media, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Miami Herald, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Business Week, Money Magazine and Woman’s World Magazine.

Martinage serves on the faculty for the Center for Nonprofit Advancement and as a reviewer and judge for “The Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management.” He holds a master’s in science, technology and public policy and a bachelor’s in political science and speech communication from The George Washington University. Since 1987 he has held the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation.

“IDSA is excited to welcome Daniel to the design community,” said George McCain, chairman of IDSA’s board of directors. “His training and experience will be key as we continue to expand our influence and global reach. Additionally, Daniel’s proven leadership and communication skills will be invaluable in getting the message of design’s benefits to business, educators and the community.”

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