The Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) has hired Michael Downs as the new executive director. He began his new job on Monday.
Downs has 27 years of experience in nonprofit management at an international level, according to the SBE. Since 2012, Downs was the director of conventions and meetings of Kiwanis International, a global service organization. Prior, he was chief staff executive of Key Club International for a decade. During his time with Key Club, the organization posted year-over year-growth in membership.
Downs’ professional experience includes an extensive background in strategic plan development and deployment, notes the SBE. His association experience includes being a past president of the Indiana Society of Association Executives and a past vice-president of the Indiana Chapter of Meetings Professional International.
SBE President Ted Hand welcomed Mike, saying, “His extensive association experience will be an asset to the society as we look ahead to the coming year and continuing future. I look forward to working with him to continue furthering the goals of the SBE and providing superior services to our members. I also want to thank the members of the search committee, led by SBE Vice President Kevin Trueblood, for their work.”
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