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SmithBucklin Names Four New Vice Presidents

"These four individuals have consistently demonstrated outstanding leadership in driving growth and success for both our clients and company," said Henry S. Givray, SmithBucklin's Chairman and CEO. "We are pleased to recognize them for their tangible contributions and deep commitment to our clients and to SmithBucklin."

Jim Luisi joined SmithBucklin in 1994 as an association executive. He currently serves as executive director of the Society for Information Management, a position he has held since 1998. He also provides guidance and oversight to other SmithBucklin executive directors. Luisi's promotion is in recognition of the leadership support he provides to client organizations and the association professionals who serve them.

Carol McGury joined SmithBucklin in 1988 as a membership assistant for SHARE, the company's first technology user group. In 1995, McGury was appointed SHARE's executive director, a position she held for 10 years. She currently serves as executive director of the Independent Oracle Users Group. McGury's promotion is in recognition of the corporate oversight and leadership support she provides to client organizations and the association professionals who serve them.

Michael Silverman joined SmithBucklin in 2000 as general counsel responsible for directing the company's legal activities and overseeing several corporate programs. After the sale of SmithBucklin to its employees in 2005, Silverman was appointed chairman of the ESOP Committee, a committee of SmithBucklin's board of directors. Silverman's promotion is in recognition of his years of dedicated service and his growing management role within the company.

Mark Thorsby, CAE, joined SmithBucklin in 1994 as an association executive. He currently serves as executive director of the International Carwash Association, a position he has held since joining the company. Thorsby also has overall responsibility for SmithBucklin's client leader educational programs and consulting services. His promotion is in recognition of the tremendous value he brings to SmithBucklin's clients through these leadership programs, and the oversight and leadership support he provides to the International Carwash Association and the association professionals who serve it.

"Our clients enjoy unparalleled peace of mind by having access to talented, dedicated professionals such as these four individuals," said Julie Silverstein, SmithBucklin's President and COO. "Their deep industry experience and best-in-class service have consistently helped clients achieve their goals and maximize their opportunities."

About SmithBucklin
SmithBucklin is the world's largest association management and professional services company providing flexible, tailored full-service management and function/project-specific services to more than 210 trade associations, professional societies, technology user groups and government institutes/agencies. SmithBucklin's mission is to drive growth and build sustained competitiveness for client organizations. Founded in 1949, the company employs 630 professionals specializing in all phases of association activity, including executive management, member and chapter administration, convention and trade show management, marketing and branding, Web services, education and programs, government relations and financial management. SmithBucklin manages more than $200 million in annual client budgets from offices in Chicago, Washington, DC, St. Louis and Durham, NC. SmithBucklin is 100 percent employee owned. For more information, please visit www.smithbucklin.com or call 1.800.539.9740.