ISES president David L. Spear, CSEP, announced Wednesday that the association has chosen Kevin Hacke as its new executive director.

Hacke has more than 12 years’ association management experience, including serving as chief staff executive for eight international trade associations and professional societies. He also has extensive experience in special event planning, working for clients including the Association for Worksite Health Promotion, Association for University Technology Managers and the Self-Storage Association.

“I am very excited about Kevin's position and feel that he will lead ISES well into the future,” Spear said. “I also want to thank the Task Force for their involvement and dedication in this process. It is volunteers like these who continue to impress me with their commitment to our organization.”

Hacke will be based at association headquarters in Chicago.