Gregory J. Fine, FASAE, CAE

Principal Consultant

Tecker International, LLC

(Scottsdale, AZ)

2021- Present

Tecker International is a client-focused, multi-disciplinary consulting practice offering a team of researchers, strategists, facilitators, and coaches to help clients develop strategies for solving big and small organizational challenges and taking advantage of market opportunities in today’s environment of rapid change. Our clients benefit from the tools, techniques, and expertise TI consultants have collectively acquired through service to more than 5,000 institutions, corporations, and trade and professional associations in more than 30 years of successful consulting.

With more than 30 years of experience successfully helping organizations grow and prosper, I employ a collaborative approach that delivers the insight and strategies required for success and provide every client with tailored solutions to address their unique needs. Harnessing the renowned resources of Tecker International – along with boundless energy, passion and enthusiasm I turn intent into action.

Key Practice Areas:

• Strategic planning
• Board training/facilitation/orientation
• Leadership development
• CEO advising
• Team building
• DEI implementation
• Interim executive leadership 

CEO & Executive Vice President 

CCIM Institute & CCIM Technologies 

(Chicago, IL)

2018 - 2021

CCIM Institute is an international professional commercial real estate (CRE) organization with nearly 14,000 members providing professional development/continuing education and conferring the CCIM designation. An extensive international chapter network provides members with local connections and serves as a key delivery channel for courses. CCIM has a staff of 45+ and annual operating budget of nearly $15m. Also, CEO of CCIM Technologies, a $3m technology company that provides tools used by CRE professionals and board member of the CCIM Foundation.

• COVID Response:
  • FY 2020 $758k net operating income, and $1.86m net income with no PPP or other stimulus support. 
  • Moved 100% on-line for education delivery and added 60 new course offerings by April 1,2020 to ensure candidates could continue the path toward earning their designation.
  • Provided $770k+ emergency funding to CCIM Chapters to keep them operational in the early days of the pandemic.
  • Created new content for members and their clients to deal with the COVID disruption.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
  • Inaugural recipient of the Association Forum Welcoming Environment® Award.
  • “Work Force of the Future” initiative to increase DE&I in the CRE industry.
  • Foundation DE&I Initiative to support underrepresented individuals in CRE.
• Consistently exceed budgeted operating surplus targets, while driving strategic investment in new courses, products and member benefits and year over year growth of CCIM’s continuing education student count and revenue.
• Significantly increased the public policy profile, engagement, and influence of the organization.
• Enacted an international strategy to guide the organization’s global expansion.
• Offered new products through CCIM Technologies to better serve members/customers. 

Global Chief Executive Officer

Turnaround Management Association 

(Chicago, IL)

2011 - 2018

TMA is an international association of professionals that work to save distressed businesses. It has 8,300+ members, operates a European subsidiary, and oversees the Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) and Certified Turnaround Analyst (CTA) designations. It has 17 staff and an annual operating budget of $5m, and an enterprise-wide value of more than $10m.

• Reversed revenue decline, improved operating results and brought strategic rigor to budgeting and planning.
• Orchestrated a cultural and operational revitalization and turnaround.
• Delivered international membership growth and launched seven new international chapters.
• Created the TMA NextGen Leadership Meeting, launched TMA NOW (Network of Women) and created the first ever LGBTQ networking receptions at conferences. 
• Created the TMA Institute to deliver online and in-person professional development.
• Transitioned TMA’s North American certification program from a subjective process to one that is objective, psychometrically valid.
• Launched the European Association of Certified Turnaround Professionals.
• Significantly increased the profile of TMA and industry.
• Changed a toxic relationship between TMA Global and the chapters.
• Created a member-centric staff culture based on collaboration and mutual respect. 

Vice President, Marketing & Communications

Association for Corporate Growth

(Chicago, IL)

2009 - 2011

ACG is an international professional association with 14,000 members and includes professionals from private equity firms, corporations and lenders that invest in middle-market companies, as well as from law, accounting, investment banking and other firms that provide advisory services.

• Supported chapter recruitment efforts that achieved annual membership growth during the “Great Recession” and achieved an all-time membership high of 13,709.
• Developed and implemented strategic marketing efforts for ACG InterGrowth® that delivered record attendance and exceeded budget revenue targets (15% in 2010 and 12% in 2011).
• Directly responsible for $431k in additional, unbudgeted revenue in FY 2011 through event registration, sponsorship, and new program development.
• Developed and deployed a comprehensive public policy and external relations initiative.
• Improved the relationship between ACG Global and chapters
• Reorganized PR efforts and transitioned focus away from ACG as an organization to the achievements of the individual members and the firms they represent.

Director, Communications and Marketing

Executive Editor, FORUM Magazine

Association Forum

(Chicago, IL) 

2007 - 2009

Association Forum is the “association of associations” in IL with nearly 3,000 members with a mission to advance the professional practice of association management.

• Nationally recognized for creating an innovative Web 2.0 social media strategy including the launch of a digital magazine, blog, YouTube® channel and Facebook® and LinkedIn® groups.
• Developed integrated marketing campaigns that generated record attendance at the Forum Annual Meeting and Holiday Showcase®, sold out exhibit space at Holiday Showcase and increased sponsorship sales.
• Led the successful effort to update the Illinois General Not for Profit Act. 
• Supported the Forum’s Diversity Imitative, a program designed to foster the careers of underrepresented segments of the membership and mentored a Forum Diversity Scholar.

Vice President, Membership 

Word of Mouth Marketing Association

(Chicago, IL)

2006 – 2007 

WOMMA was the premier non-profit organization dedicated to advancing and advocating the discipline of credible word of mouth marketing. 

• Provided strategic, executive leadership to a dynamic, high-growth, start-up association by bringing order and structure to a highly volatile environment to deliver 90% membership growth and 85% retention while maintaining an entrepreneurial culture.
• Created operational procedures and guidelines to manage growth, ensure financial stability and consistently exceed member expectations. 
• Supported the creation and launch of the industry’s first Ethics Program.

Director, Membership & Communications

BICSI 

(Tampa, FL)

2004 – 2006

BICSI is an international professional association that supports the information technology systems (ITS) industry with 23,000+ members and operates a credentialing program offering 13 designations.

• Member of a turnaround management team implemented standard business practices and resulting in increased member satisfaction and revenue growth.
• Provided strategic oversight of membership recruitment and retention; affinity programs; member, internal, and external communications; branding; marketing and sales of all BICSI products and services (membership, conferences, education and training, credentialing, and publications); public relations; and public policy.

Director, Membership Marketing

American National Standards Institute

(New York, NY)

2001 – 2004

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is the voice of the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system.

• Created a new membership dues structure that was market-focused and value-based that delivered increased membership and double-digit revenue growth as well as improved member participation and retention.
• Developed valuable relationships with C Suite representatives.
• Developed marketing and communications plans for the launch of ANSI’s Personnel Certification Accreditation program.

Director of Membership

National Contract Management Association

(Ashburn, VA)

2001

Vice President, Chapter Relations and Development

Council of Growing Companies

(McLean, VA)   

1999- 2001

Director, Market Development

Manager, State and Federal Relations

NGVAmerica

(Washington, D.C.)  

1998 – 1999 

BOARD & VOLUNTEER SERVICE

2013 – Present DigitalNOW Advisory Group

2018 – 2021 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Association Committee of 100

2018 – 2022 ASAE Key Association Professional Committee (2020 Vice Chair, 2021 Chair)

2018 – 2021 Design & Build Community CEO Roundtable

2016 – 2018 HOBY International Leadership Advisory Council

2013 – 2016 ASAE and ASAE Foundation Board of Directors

2007 – 2013 Association Media and Publishing (President 2010)

2013 – 2018 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Corporate Leadership Advisory Council

2012 – 2013 ASAE Development Committee

2011 – 2014 Institute of Organizational Management (IOM) Curriculum Committee

2011 - 2013 ASAE Research Committee

2010 – 2012 ASAE PAC Leadership Committee

2010 Dance for Life Chicago

2009 – 2011 ASAE CAE Action Team

2003 – 2008 ASAE Membership Section Council (Chair 2007-2008)

1999  - Present The University of Montana Alumni Association House of Delegates

1994 - 1995 Missoula County Public Schools Board of Trustees

1989 – 1994 Missoula County High Schools Board of Trustees (Board Chairman 1994) 

AWARDS

2020 CRAINS Chicago Notable LGBTQ Leaders 

2017 “Inspiring Leader Award” – Association Forum

2009 “Young and Aspiring Association Executive” - AssociationTRENDS 

2008 “Publishing Trendsetter” – Angerosa Research Foundation

EDUCATION 

1994 University of Montana, B.A. Political Science, History Minor

DESIGNATIONS 

Certified Association Executive (CAE), ASAE

Fellow (FASAE), ASAE