Mark Buzan, APR-CAE

Mark Buzan, APR-CAE is a seasoned professional in the field of association management and nonprofit leadership. He is currently serving as the Executive Director for several organizations, including the Association des entrepreneurs spécialisés en procédé industriel (AESPIQ).1

Professional Background

Mark Buzan is the founder and owner of "Our Executive Director," a company that provides association management services to small trade and professional associations.1 He has grown this company from a startup to supporting multiple associations, coordinating conferences, and driving revenue growth for his clients.

Current Roles

Some of Mark Buzan's current positions include:

1. Directeur général - Association des entrepreneurs spécialisés en procédé industriel (AESPIQ) (September 2022 - Present)
2. Executive Director - College of Professional Pilots of Canada (July 2021 - Present)
3. Executive Director - International Erosion Control Association (Canada) (April 2021 - Present)
4. Executive Director - Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (July 2020 - Present)
5. Executive Director - Project Management Association of Canada (May 2018 - Present)

Expertise and Services

Mark Buzan specializes in:

• Association management
• Interim executive leadership
• Nonprofit revenue growth
• Membership development
• Public relations
• Government relations

His company, Our Executive Director, offers services to relieve the burden on association volunteers, develop membership value, grow revenues, and provide advocacy from their national capital region office.1

Skills and Qualifications

Mark Buzan holds the APR-CAE designation, which likely stands for Accredited in Public Relations (APR) and Certified Association Executive (CAE). He is fluent in English and French, with professional working proficiency in Spanish.1

Online Presence

Mark Buzan maintains an active online presence, particularly on LinkedIn, where his username is "executive-director". He also hosts the Nonprofit Board Summit and is the founder of the Society of NonProfit Board Directors (SNBD).2