David Westman has over 20 years of experience serving as a CEO at international professional healthcare societies and a trade association. In addition to association leadership, Mr. Westman has nearly 15 years of experience serving as CEO of Westman & Associates Consulting. His primary areas of expertise are governance enhancement, strategic planning, operations improvement, and human resources program development.
Mr. Westman received his undergraduate degree in Political Science, History, and Education from Augustana College and his Masters in Business Administration from the University of Chicago. He is a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Association Executive.
He has been active with the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Association Forum of Chicagoland, the Michigan Society of Association Executives, and other organizations. This includes serving as a speaker at various meetings, writing numerous articles on performance improvement topics, and facilitating CEO Circle groups.
The ASAE published a book written by Mr. Westman titled “Board and CEO Roles for Association Goals”. The book addresses best leadership practices in associations. In 2013 he received the Association Forum’s Inspiring Leader of the Year award.