Staff

Jodi is the Chief Executive Officer for NADCA, the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Association. As Chief Executive Officer, Araujo is responsible for the strategic and financial oversight of the association and the staff. She works closely with the Board of Directors to translate the strategic vision for the association into action. She also publishes an industry magazine and manages the marketing and public relations initiatives. Araujo ensures that NADCA remains at the cutting edge and fully immersed in all things affecting their industry. She is responsible for industry alliances, partnerships and relationships with other organizations, agencies, groups, corporations and individuals.

Her responsibilities also include establishing and implementing systems, structures and development programs that support the human capital of the organization as a critical lever in accomplishing business goals. Jodi leads the team in continuous improvement for delivery of exceptional client services and works to oversee the internal components of the client life-cycle.

Jodi Araujo has 24 years of association management experience, from both the stand-alone and the small AMC model, bringing a broad spectrum of experience from which to draw. She holds the Certified Exhibition Manager designation and shares a passion for competitive sports. Araujo attended Columbia University, where she played basketball for the Lions while honing her skills and love of the written word.

Feel free to contact Jodi for questions regarding:

• Strategic Initiatives
• Legal & Ethical Guidelines
• Budget & Financials

Learn more about Jodi, in this welcome message.

Kristy Cohen serves as Executive Director of NADCA, the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Association. Kristy is responsible for operational oversight including strategic initiatives, program development, committee management, educational programs and certification.

Kristy has over 20 years of experience in the non-profit world with a background in fundraising, non-profit management, strategic planning, financial management and volunteer recruitment. Kristy is passionate about her role in working with NADCA’s board and volunteer leaders to deliver high quality programs and benefits to support members’ success.

Kristy’s background includes a Political Science degree from Appalachian State University along with Dale Carnegie Management Training and the NLI Fellow Leadership Institute program with the Community Foundation of New Jersey.

Kristy is an avid baseball mom who lives in Cherry Hill, NJ with her husband David and their three boys; Gabe (16), Ben (14) and Zach (12). 

Feel free to contact Kristy regarding:

• Strategic Initiatives
• Volunteer Committee Service
• Education & Certification Programs

Learn more about Kristy, in this welcome message.

As the Chief Executive Relationship Officer for Association Headquarters Mike is responsible for charting the course, developing the vision and implementing the necessary steps to ensure long term healthy client relationships between AH and the company’s 30+ full service clients. Mike also serves on the AH Office of the President, which is comprised of the company’s senior management team. Mike is also a partner at AH, along with Bob Waller, the President & CEO and Bill MacMillan, founder and Chairman of AH.

In 2001, Dwyer earned the designation of Certified Association Executive from the American Society of Association Executives. In June of 2004, he was elected by his peers as President of the Board for the Delaware Valley Society of Association Executives and in 2006 he was selected by Association TRENDS magazine as a 2006 Young & Aspiring Association Professional. Mike was also the recipient of the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives Points of Light Award, designed to honor an MASAE member who has demonstrated a commitment to his or her community and the needs of others.

Dwyer and his wife Margaret (“Penny”) of 26 years have three children; Chandler is twenty, Owen is sixteen, and their daughter Madeline is fourteen-years-old.

Caitlin serves as NADCA’s Assistant Executive Director. In this role, she works with NADCA's committees to develop programs and services to support our members' success and oversees NADCA's many marketing initiatives. 

During Caitlin’s tenure with NADCA, the association has been featured in several trade and industry publications as well as in top consumer-facing media including Family Circle, Men’s Health, The Washington Post, and on the popular TV series, Inside Edition.

Caitlin earned her degree in communications from East Carolina University, where she served two terms as president of the Public Relations Student Society of America. She lives in NJ with her husband and young son.

Feel free to contact Caitlin regarding:

• Programs and Services
• Custom Training Events
• Joining a Committee
• Marketing Initiatives

Vicki has been an association professional specializing in meeting and event management for more than 20 years planning meetings for a wide variety of associations including healthcare, scientific, trade and other not-for-profit environments. Prior to joining Association Headquarters, Vicki worked for the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) where she led HDA’s successful efforts to refresh their annual conferences and seminars increasing participation and overall attendee satisfaction.  She joined AH in 2019 serving as the meeting manager for the Project Management Institute Washington DC Chapter and Geothermal Rising. In May 2021, Vicki became the Meeting Manager for NADCA. A consummate professional, she is committed to delivering superior programming and events that add value to the organization while creating a lasting, memorable experience for participants. 

Jeannie Cekala is the Standards and Specifications Marketing Manager for NADCA. She is responsible for promoting ACR, the NADCA Standard and the NADCA General Specification. Her role is essential to building relationships with Architectural and Engineering professionals to ensure that the NADCA General Specification and ACR are highlighted and that NADCA membership and certification are specified in commercial specifications.

Jeannie’s experience is anchored in customer service, communication, LinkedIn and social media marketing and research skills. She earned her degree in Anthropology from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and has been building relationships with professionals from all walks of life ever since. When she isn’t marketing the NADCA Specifications and Standards, you are most likely to find Jeannie singing with her Sweet Adelines Chorus, hiking, or taking in a football game whenever possible.

Feel free to contact Jeannie regarding:

ACR, the NADCA Standard for Assessment, Cleaning, and Restoration
NADCA General Specification

Christina works closely with NADCA's Associate members and manages industry relations for the Association. Contact her about year-round advertising, event sponsorship, and exhibiting at a NADCA meeting.

Sarah has worked in publishing for more than 10 years, with a background in consumer magazine publishing and content strategy. In her role as editor of DucTales, Sarah is responsible for content development and production of each issue, and says the best part of her job is seeing an issue through from concept to print. She has a BA in English from Cardinal Stritch University and a MS in Publishing from NYU. When she's not immersed in DucTales, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. 

Kelly Rouse manages all of NADCA's media relations. If you are a member of the media and would like to request an interview with a subject matter expert, please contact Kelly.