Steve Bova

Background

About Steve Bova

As a senior director within Smithbucklin, I serve as Executive Director and lead the strategic direction and business operations of Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), an association of meetings professionals in the financial and insurance industry. Smithbucklin values, inspires and enables innovative associations, societies and communities that move industries, fields, and professions forward. I have 30+ years of experience in leading international, national and local trade associations and professional societies, helping them to grow and achieve their missions. Under my direction, the FICP team creates opportunities for industry members to connect, share ideas and discuss leading practices through education and networking opportunities. Additionally, I foster the growth and development of meeting professionals and advocate for the advancement of the industry. I help FICP achieve its goals by contributing strategic advice, leading-edge practices, creative ideas and cost-effective solutions that drive member experiences and result in long-term sustainability. Throughout my career, I have worked collaboratively with boards of directors to achieve their organizations’ missions and developed staff teams that function cohesively to achieve measurable and desired results. Associations are my passion! I have spent my entire career serving the unique needs of non-profit associations and have had the privilege to work with many amazing leaders.