ASHRM, SHSMD name Evan Williams new executive director

Evan Williams, a certified association executive, will serve as new executive director for the American Society for Health Care Risk Management and the Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development, both organizations announced July 10. Williams is a former vice president of external relations for the Mechanical Contractors Association, as well as a former director of professional services and resources for the Appraisal Institute. His career began in state government affairs and advocacy in Illinois before transitioning to the association sector. Williams will succeed Lizzie Ortolano at ASHRM and Diane Weber at SHSMD.