Press Release
For Immediate Release
November 7, 2007
Contact: Meredith Craig
(972) 906-7441
meredith.craig@iaam.org
Timberly Eyssen Named Development
Associate for IAAM Foundation
Coppell, TX-The International Association of Assembly Managers,
Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Timberly Eyssen for the
newly created position of Development Associate for the IAAM Foundation.
The position is the result of the overwhelming response to the annual
silent auction and other IAAM Foundation programs.
Ms. Eyssen comes to the association with 10 years of experience
including non-profit database, records and accounts management,
executive support, special fundraising events, membership, office
management, communications, and trade show exhibits. In addition, she
has a BA in Mass Communications, Midwestern State University, Wichita
Falls, Texas and several advanced educational classes in the areas of
fiscal management and computer skills.
IAAM Foundation Director, Jill Dotts, said “Timberly brings valuable
experience and talent to the Foundation that will be integral to meeting
our goals. As the Foundation begins an exciting journey of growth and
development, Timberly will undoubtedly be an essential asset and we
welcome her to the team."
Some of Ms. Eyssen’s responsibilities will include managing the Silent
Auction at the IAAM Annual Conference, assisting in the development of
the Annual Campaign, managing all donor records and recognition, and
administratively supporting the efforts of the foundation director.
“I look forward to embarking on this new experience with the IAAM
Foundation. The programs funded by the foundation have such far reaching
impacts on the industry of public assembly facility management and I
look forward to having a role in raising the funds to impact these areas
and others,” said Ms. Eyssen.
About the International Association of Assembly Managers (IAAM)
The International Association of Assembly Managers is the world’s
largest professional association dedicated to issues relevant to the
management of public assembly facilities. Members of the association
management public assembly facilities such as amphitheaters, convention
centers/exhibit halls, performing arts venues, stadiums and university
complexes; or provide products, service or attractions to support the
industry. IAAM has more than 3,700 members worldwide. More information
is available at www.iaam.org.
About the IAAM Foundation
The IAAM Foundation was established in 1982 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit
organization and has granted more than $2,450,000 for a variety of
educational programs, professional development efforts and research
projects for public assembly facility management professionals. The
mission of the Foundation is to fund: 1) Educational programs and
services for the public assembly facility management industry,
educators, business, government and the general public. 2) Development
and implementation of educational courses and programs that will meet
the desires of the public assembly facility industry. 3) Development and
use of technical and managerial information in the profession. 4)
Research to identify trends and issues which influence the industry.
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