ATLANTA — The Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association (HCEA) announced its officers and directors at the 2011 HCEA Annual Meeting, June 25–28, in Las Vegas.  Peggy Furman, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp, was inducted as President.  Other 2011-2012 Board officers are:

President Elect – Susan Huff, Medtronic, Inc.; Vice President – Betsy Wadas, CME/H, Genentech; Treasurer – Susan Weatherbee, Boston Scientific; Secretary – Janie Ward, CME/H, Abbott; and Immediate Past President - Karen Kingston, CMP, CME/H, B. Braun Medical, Inc.

The association’s 2011-2013 directors are: 
Randy Bauler, CEM, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; Diane Benson, GE Healthcare; Sheree Budrecki, Bristol-Myers Squibb; Anna Mosback, Covidien; Karen Prieto, Forest Laboratories, Inc.; and Michael Seymour, CME, 3D Exhibits.

The association’s 2011-2012 directors are: 
Christine Farmer, Sanofi; Carol Fields, Edwards Lifesciences; Kimberly Foley, Philips Healthcare; and James Vachon, Millennium Pharmaceuticals.

The association’s 2011-2012 appointed directors are: 
Michelle Turenne, American Thoracic Society; Patricia Whitaker, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; and Jeremy Williams, PHOTOSOUND.

HCEA is the only association solely dedicated to improving the effectiveness of all conventions, meetings and exhibitions for the healthcare industry.  HCEA represents organizations involved in healthcare exhibitions and conventions.