Thomas A. Balzer

About Thomas A. Balzer

As an executive with over 25 years of association management experience, 21 as the chief…

Experience

1. President & CEO

   Ohio Trucking Association

   Nov 2013 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Serve as the chief staff officer of a statewide trade association representing the trucking industry. Directly responsible for all functions of the organization including membership services, fiscal management & budgeting, government & public relations, event management, sponsorship development, personnel management, strategic & operational planning.• Increased organizational revenue by 20%, including a 15% increase in membership dues and a 30% increase in non-dues revenue, decreased organizational expenses by 18%, and increased organizational assets by over 730% including the acquisition of an office building with a training center. • Improved staff productivity, satisfaction and accountability through various initiatives• Developed the organization’s first strategic plan in over 40 years• Extensive experience in development of non-dues revenue programs that are mission aligned. • Lead a legislative advocacy effort directing a team of independent lobbyists and in concert with an engaged member driven legislative committee that effectively advocates industry positions and achieves public policy goals of the industry.• Instituted, Team 88, a highly effective grassroots advocacy program that was recognized nationally.• Enhanced our member experience with a weekly electronic newsletter including a section on what the association has done for them during the week, producing an annual report of accomplishments, and administering an annual member survey of needs. • Expanded the educational offerings to increase members’ access to industry and business oriented trainings.• Modernized the organization by implementing a comprehensive technology plan that digitized all the organization’s records, developed an app, web presence, online membership database, social media, event registration, and has allowed employees to completely work remotely.