This brings to conclusion a process that was begun almost eight month ago, after Inge Calderon, ASA’s Executive Vice President since 1995, decided to step down as the chief of staff in favor of taking on a new role with the growing Education Foundation.

“A field of more than 75 applicants was narrowed down to a few finalists, who then underwent a series of interviews with our Search Committee. They had the job of keeping a close eye on the qualities most desirable of someone for this critical position,” said Joel Becker, ASA President.