Kathy Austin Graduates from Institute for Organization Management

A leadership Training Program Produced by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Kathy Austin, IOM, Executive Director of the United Way of Caldwell County, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual's completion of 96 credit hours of course instruction in non-profit management. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually. "Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations," said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber's vice president of Institute for Organization Management. "These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries."

"I'm incredibly honored to have had this opportunity to complete this program. I've learned so much over the past 4 years and look forward to continually learning, so I can better serve my community. I'm deeply grateful for the relationships I've built with my classmates across the country, both personally and professionally. They've become an incredible network of professionals I can learn from, collaborate with, and call on as we work to strengthen our communities together. I'm excited to use what I've learned to help grow the United Way of Caldwell County," states Kathy Austin, IOM.

Kathy Austin is pictured with Institute's National Board of Trustees Chair, Pammie Jimmar, IOM, (left), and Chair of the Southeast Institute Board of Regents, Paige Hutton, IOM, (right)

Since its commencement in 1921, the Institute program has been educating tens of thousands of association, chamber, and other nonprofit leaders on how to build stronger organizations, better serve their members and become strong business advocates. Institute’s curriculum consists of four weeklong sessions at four different university locations throughout the country. Through a combination of required courses and electives in areas such as leadership, advocacy, marketing, finance, and membership, Institute participants are able to enhance their own organizational management skills and add new fuel to their organizations, making them run more efficiently and effectively.

Institute for Organization Management is the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It is the premier nonprofit professional development program for association and chamber professionals, fostering individual growth through interactive learning and networking opportunities.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business organization representing companies of all sizes across every sector of the economy. Our members range from the small businesses and local chambers of commerce that line the Main Streets of America to leading industry associations and large corporations.