Last week, as the SSTI Board considered the year that is ahead, the Board asked Dan Berglund to reconsider his decision from earlier in the year to step down. While the election results are uncertain, one certainty now is there will be a change in presidential administration. The Board felt it was important for the field for Berglund to guide the organization through one more presidential transition-- this will now be his fifth.
Presidential transitions and possible changes in party control of the House and Senate represent windows of opportunity for our field-- to explain what we do, the impact we're having and the resources needed to have greater impact.
“I see the potential impact we can have and am excited about the opportunity this next year presents. To best achieve that impact, we're splitting the President & CEO role into two positions,” said Berglund.
As President, Berglund will continue to lead SSTI as he has since its founding in 1996. He will also be the staff lead for SSTI’s Innovation Advocacy Council.
The new position of CEO is being filled by SSTI's long-time second-in-command, Mark Skinner. Skinner will report to Berglund, oversee all staff, and lead the development of a new strategic plan as SSTI prepares to enter its 30th year of operation.