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Empowering Experienced Professionals for Successful Career Transitions

The Hottest Job Market in the Most Vibrant Region with Jim Dinegar

  • Mon, June 02, 2008
  • 9:45 AM - 11:29 AM
  • 40Plus Dupont Circle Office
Jim Dinegar

President and CEO, Greater Washington Board of Trade


The Hottest Job Market in the Most Vibrant Region

Mr. Jim Dinegar will discuss:

* Why the search for quality workers is at an all time high.

* Who is looking for what.

* Knowledge workers, women and other highly educated individuals.

BIO

James C. Dinegar

CAE President and CEO Greater Washington Board of Trade

James C. Dinegar joined the Greater Washington Board of Trade as president and chief executive officer in July 2006. As president and CEO, Dinegar oversees all internal and external operations for the Board of Trade, the largest regional network of business and non-profit leaders and the only local organization representing all industry sectors.

Previously, Dinegar served as chief operating officer of the American Institute for Architects (AIA) where he was responsible for the overall operation of a 77,000-member organization and directed strategic efforts in the areas of education, technology, international collaboration, organizational alliances and government advocacy.

COO of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) from 2000 to 2006

VP of Government Relations at AIA from 1998 to 2000

Designated Certified Association Executive (CAE)

Serves on Board of Directors for American Society of Association Executives

B.A. in History from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC

Lives in Arlington, VA, with wife and 2 children

Resident of Greater Washington since 1978

During his six-year tenure, Dinegar oversaw the growth of annual revenues by more than $20 million – from $34 million in 1999 to over $56 million for the 2006 budget – always resulting in net operating profits.

In his position as vice president of government and industry affairs for AIA, Dinegar strategically reorganized a responsive government affairs program that served the needs of members and advanced an agenda on issues including school construction legislation, livable community policies and enhanced security through design.

Dinegar began his Washington career as a representative for the Independent Insurance Agents of America. Later he served as manager/director of government affairs for the American Society of Association Executives and vice president of government affairs for the Building Owners and Managers Association, International.

Dinegar is a 28-year resident of the Greater Washington region. He is a graduate of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and he resides in Arlington, VA with his wife, Marcia, and children, Abby and Ben. Dinegar also serves on the Board of Directors for the American Society of Association Executives.