PMA's Silbermann Receives Top Association Leader Honor
June 23, 2016 | 2 min to read
Newark, Del. — Bryan Silbermann, CAE, chief executive officer of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA), has just been selected to receive the top leadership honor for association executives. PMA, based in Newark, DE, is the global trade association representing the fresh fruit and vegetable industry.
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) announced today that the Key Award, the group’s highest individual honor presented to association CEOs, will be awarded to Silbermann at the group’s annual convention in August. Silbermann is only the 67th person to receive this prestigious award from ASAE.
According to ASAE, the Key Award recognizes Silbermann’s “exceptional qualities of leadership in his…association and displays a deep commitment to voluntary membership organizations.” Silbermann has served on the ASAE Board of Directors and a number of its committees. He became an ASAE Fellow in 1992 and chaired the Fellows Committee in 1995-96.
In 1989, Silbermann earned his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. According to ASAE, the CAE program elevates professional standards, enhances individual performance, and designates association professionals who demonstrate the knowledge essential to manage an association in today’s challenging environment.
PMA Board Chair Russell Mounce of Sam’s Wholesale Club, said of Silbermann’s recognition: “During his career here at PMA, not only has Bryan given back to the association community and profession at large, he has also grown association leaders within PMA, stressing staff education and excellence in association management. PMA continually has a significant number of CAEs among its staff. This dedication to the association profession is the foundation of PMA’s service to its members.”
Silbermann will be honored during ASAE’s Annual Meeting & Exposition in August in Salt Lake City, where he will receive the award. PMA President Cathy Burns said: “This is a significant and well-deserved honor for Bryan, highlighting his leadership at PMA. We are proud beyond words.”
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About Produce Marketing Association (PMA)
Produce Marketing Association is the leading trade association representing companies from every segment of the global produce and floral supply chain. PMA helps members grow by providing connections that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. For more information, visit www.pma.com.
About Bryan Silbermann, CAE
Silbermann joined PMA in 1983. In 1996, he was selected to become president. As the CEO of PMA, he directs more than 90 association staff professionals. He has been instrumental in launching and developing new programs and services for the fresh produce and floral industry including. Silbermann was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. He studied there as well as at the University of Chicago and Oxford University, England.
Source: Produce Marketing Association (PMA)