On June 10, the EIFS Industry Members Association board of directors named Stephen T. Sears as the association’s new executive director and CEO.
Prior to joining EIMA, Sears was the chief operating officer and head of marketing and communications at the Brick Industry Association, where he guided the marketing efforts for the brick industry as well as provided oversight for BIA’s advocacy efforts at the state and local levels. His experience in the marketing and communications industries also includes providing client support and strategic leadership while employed by firms such as Ogilvy and Mather, a WPP company with headquarters in London.
Sears assumed his duties June 4 and succeeds long-time executive director/CEO David A. Johnston who retired at the end of June.