Ned Sheehy

Background

About Ned Sheehy

Over 30 years of effective corporate leadership-Over 17 years of successful executive/management level association and Chamber of Commerce experience (three additional years as a consultant)-Effective leader in visioning and organizational strategic planning-Extensive experience and training in budget formulation, board relations and protocols, committee structure, membership/volunteer involvement, recruitment and retention, and industry-specific training-Over 30 years of event planning, promotion and management for functions from 10 people to 800. These events included training sessions, conventions and golf outings-Over 26 years of highly effective (private/public sector) government relations, policy formulation/analysis and advocacy experience-Successful leadership in grassroots initiatives and advocacy campaigns-Excellent working knowledge of the day-to-day functions of associations and what it takes for a team to enjoy their workplace and succeed-Experience working on national, state and local initiatives interacting with councils, conferences, affiliates and chapters-Solid understanding of not-for-profit (501(c)3 and 501(c)6) legal requirements and best business practices through training and experience-Highly successful at implementing ROI membership services and non-dues revenue streams to keep organizations healthy and viable-Thorough understanding and working experience of federal, state and local government activities-Demonstrated ability to develop consensus with key stakeholders in difficult and politically sensitive situations-Extensive experience with public speaking, public relations and media relations-In varying capacities, wrote, edited and published articles, on local, state and national levels regarding issues like general business, image, health care, workers’ compensation and tort law-Experience with grant writing and fund management.