For Immediate Release
Thursday, August 20, 2009

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Barks Takes Leadership Role with Association Consultants

The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has tapped Ed Barks for another leadership role for the coming year, this time as a member of its Consultant Section Council.

“I look forward to contributing on two fronts,” Barks explained. “First, to help fellow consultants better frame the message about the valuable perspective we offer our association clients. We typically have earned expertise over the years that benefits our clients—expertise most organizations are hard-pressed to match in house.

“The second priority involves strengthening connections among our consultant members,” he continued. “Over the past year, it was a pleasure to help develop those bonds inside the Beltway. I look forward to building upon that model on the national level.”

He served the past year as Chair of ASAE’s Content and Facilitation Action Team, a part of its Greater Washington Network.

Barks, President of Barks Communications, writes frequently for Consultant Connection, the Consultant Section newsletter. An adaptation of his article “Get It in Writing” was recently added to the list of online resources in ASAE’s Consultants Section Knowledge Center.

His appointment to the Consultant Section Council runs through August 2010.

Ed Barks works with corporate and association executives who deal with reporters and members of Congress, and with public affairs experts who want a seat at the decision-making table. The former radio broadcaster is the author of The Truth About Public Speaking: The Three Keys to Great Presentations. As President of Barks Communications since 1997, he has taught more than 3000 business leaders, association executives, government officials, athletes, entertainers, non-profit executives, and public relations staff how to succeed when they deal with the media, deliver presentations, and testify before government officials.