Tommy Goodwin

About Tommy Goodwin

Tommy Goodwin is Executive Vice President for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), the advocacy association for the business events industry. In this role, he leads ECA’s work on behalf of the interconnected ecosystem of exhibitors, event and meeting organizers, suppliers, venues, and destinations that comprise the global business events landscape.Prior to joining ECA, Tommy spent more than 20 years leading social impact, member value, public affairs, and international engagement efforts for several globally recognized associations and corporations, including Oracle, AARP, and the Project Management Institute (PMI). Additionally, he was a research fellow at Harvard Business School focused on the international political and legal environment in which businesses and social enterprises operate.Tommy has a B.B.A. from The George Washington University, an M.B.A. from Auburn University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in European Union Law from King’s College London. He also holds several certifications, including a Project Management Professional from PMI, a Certified Meeting Planner from the Events Industry Council, and a Certified Association Executive from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).Recognized by The Hill in its list of association \"Top Lobbyists\" every year since 2020, Tommy was also named a \"Leading Association Lobbyist\" by CEO Update/Association TRENDS in 2023. He has also been elected as a Fellow by ASAE (2022), named an \"Association Innovation Leader\" by DCA Live (2022), received the \"Industry Support Award\" from Trade Show News Network (2022), and recognized as an events industry \"Changemaker\" by MeetingsNet (2022).Tommy currently serves as co-chair of the Community Impact Coalition and on the advisory boards of Factum Global and The Iceberg. He is also a past president of the National Institute of Lobbying & Ethics and a past chair of ASAE’s Executive Management Professionals Advisory Council and Advocacy Council.

Experience

1. Executive Vice President

   Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance

   Jan 2021 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Serve as the first chief staff executive for a brand-new federated association advocating for the advancement of the dynamic global professional and business events industry.

Education

• Georgetown University

  Certificate in Legislative Studies

  2013 — 2013

• The Wharton School

  Wharton Public Policy Certificate

  2023 — 2023

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Executive Certificate in Leadership

  2009 — 2011

• The George Washington University

  Bachelor of Business Administration

  1997 — 2001

• King's College London

  Postgraduate Diploma, European Union Law

  2017 — 2018

• Auburn University

  Master of Business Administration

  2002 — 2003

• Stanford University

  Certificate in Strategic Decision and Risk Management

  2007 — 2008

• Duke University

  Duke Leadership Program

  2010 — 2010

Skills

• Program Management
• Policy Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Politics
• Federal Government Relations
• Policy
• Government Relations
• Governmental Affairs
• Political Campaigns
• Strategy
• Leadership
• Advocacy
• Public Relations
• Lobbying
• Media Relations
• Business Strategy
• Research
• Political Science
• Public Policy
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Coalitions
• Strategic Partnerships
• Public Affairs
• Non-Profits
• Market Research
• Government
• Nonprofits