Wendel Stewart, CAE joined the Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association (CMHA) as Chief Operating Officer on September 25, 2023.
A veteran of the association community with more than three decades of experience, Stewart recently served as Interim Executive Director and Vice President of Finance and Administration for the National Society of Professional Engineers in Alexandria, VA.
In his new role with CMHA, Stewart will work to ensure operational excellence for the association while overseeing day-to-day operations of membership, meetings and events, and education programs.
“Wendel is the ideal choice to lead CMHA’s operations at a time when the association is growing and pursuing critical goals for its members,” said Robert Thomas, CMHA President and CEO. “Wendel’s breadth of talent, experience, and dedication will make a positive impact in our industry and we are thrilled to welcome him aboard.”
Stewart has also held senior leadership positions with the National Court Reporters Association and the American Heart Association (Heritage Affiliate) where he oversaw finance, administration and business operations. He is also a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Council of Engineering and Scientific Society Engineers, Finance and Administration Round Table and the Grace Covenant Church. He holds a Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from ASAE.
Originally from New York, Stewart holds a BBA in accounting from Bernard Baruch College, City University of New York.