Meet Brad Walker - Pulling the Levers Behind MISAC's Curtain

About this episode

Brad Walker discusses his career and insights on MISAC's evolution and member engagement.

In this conversation, Brad Walker, the Executive Director of MISAC, shares insights into his extensive career in association management, the evolution of MISAC, and the importance of engagement among members. He discusses the role of the Association Resource Center (ARC) in managing MISAC, the dynamics of the state board, and the growth of membership over the years. Brad emphasizes the value of strategic partnerships and the upcoming conference highlights. He also offers advice for new IT leaders and reflects on his achievements within the association. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Technical Challenges 02:15 Brad Walker's Journey in Association Management 05:44 The Role of MISAC and ARC 09:48 Team Dynamics and Responsibilities 13:41 Evolution of MISAC and Membership Trends 19:30 Engagement Between New and Longtime Members 24:22 Future Priorities for MISAC 29:04 Strategic Partnerships and Vendor Relationships 35:22 Upcoming Conference Highlights 39:17 The Tahoe Summit and Its Unique Value 41:04 Advice for New IT Leaders 43:10 Achievements and Legacy Resources & Links: 📌 Learn more about MISAC Connect Audio – Member Only Link Visit our MISAC Connect forum for more…

People in this episode

Guest: Brad Walker

Topics covered

• association management
• member engagement
• MISAC evolution
• strategic partnerships
• IT leadership
• conference highlights

Keywords

• Brad Walker
• MISAC
• association management
• member engagement
• strategic partnerships
• IT leaders
• conference highlights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MISAC, Association Resource Center (ARC)

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