Leslie has been a leader in association management for more than 40 years, contributing to a variety of associations from professional, trade, educational and philanthropic groups. She is especially qualified to share her experiences with you, as her husband Tim is a Past Potentate of Murat Shriners in Indianapolis. Not only did she attend Shrine functions, but for many years witnessed first-hand the challenges faced and solved by Temple leaders.
Bringing her wide skill set of strategic planning, visionary management and increasing member value to the organizations she serves, Leslie has a proven record of revitalization of various associations and their Boards.
As a volunteer within the profession, Leslie is active in the Indiana Society of Association Executives, having served on the Board of Directors, as well as chairing several ISAE committees prior to being named Executive Director in 2007. Her work earned her the ISAE Staff Professionalism Award, Volunteer of the Year and Association Executive of the Year honors from her colleagues.
She has also served as chair of the American Society of Association Executives’ Certified Association Executive (CAE) Commission and was honored as an ASAE Fellow for her contributions to the profession, a highly prestigious recognition in the field. Leslie has also been an active volunteer within her community.