Staff

Jodi is the Chief Staff Executive for NADCA, the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Association. As Chief Staff Executive, 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 works alongside Kristy Cohen to manage 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 with Mike Dwyer to oversee the internal components of the client life-cycle.

Jodi Araujo has 22 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.

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

Ashton Hald is the Meeting Manager for National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). Ashton has been in the meeting and event management industry since 2007, planning meetings in the scientific and not-for-profit environments. Most recently, Ashton worked for the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) where she was part of a team managing more than 40 meetings and events annually. She was responsible for managing the Headquarters Hotel for the AACR Annual Meeting, where over 40 meetings and events were held at that hotel alone. Ashton is a member of the Professional Convention management Association (PCMA) and sits on the Emerging Leaders Committee with the local Greater Philadelphia Chapter.

Feel free to contact Ashton regarding:

• Annual Meeting & Exposition
• Fall Technical Conference

Learn more about Ashton, in this welcome message.

Amanda serves as NADCA’s Membership and Certification Coordinator. In this role, she facilitates membership and certification for members and prospective members, assists consumers, and promotes NADCA Standards while supporting NADCA’s overall strategic goals. 

Feel free to contact Amanda regarding:

• Membership 
• Certification
• Renewals
• General Inquiries

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

Holly serves as NADCA's Industry Relations Manager. In her role, Holly works to build relationships with NADCA Associate Members, vendors and exhibitors to deliver valuable sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

Holly brings extensive sales and customer service experience, and is well-versed in the air duct cleaning industry.

Feel free to contact Holly regarding:

Exhibit Sales & Sponsorship
Advertising Opportunities

Taylor is the Meeting Coordinator for the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). She is dedicated to providing the members of NADCA with excellent customer service for everyday inquiries as well as event support for our Annual Meeting and Fall Technical Conference. In this role, Taylor's main duties include registration and speaker management. Taylor helps coordinate both meetings to make sure all attendees receive the support they need.

Before joining AH, Taylor worked in the hospitality industry organizing weddings and events for 7 years. In her free time, she enjoys the outdoors and staying active. She is captain of and plays in a coed soccer league. She is also a certified soccer referee and part of the South Jersey Soccer Officials Association. 

Feel free to contact Taylor regarding:

• Meeting Registration
• General Inquiries

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.

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.