Bill West, MBA, ICE-CCP, has 31 years of operational and market development experience in the credentialing industry. Bill previously led the Professional market at Pearson VUE, served DANB, 16 of the 24 ABMS boards, many nursing specialty boards, pharmacy boards, the National Board for Public Health Examiners, and dental boards. During his time in credentialing, Bill has implemented dozens of programs across all vertical and geographical markets, served as COO of a healthcare board, was Chief Strategy Officer for a credential management provider, led global sales for an online proctoring firm, and created numerous strategic business partnerships.
Bill also serves as Executive Director of the Space Workforce Institute, where in an incremental leadership capacity he leads the vision for bringing the global space industry together to build workforce standards and professional credentialing programs. The overall goal is to create new pathways into the space economy from any stage of education or professional career to build a resilient workforce.
Bill is a visible leader in credentialing industry associations. Industry involvement includes several leadership roles:
- Institute for Credentialing Excellence, Board of Directors, 2021-Present
- Credential As You Go higher education initiative, National Advisory Board, 2022-Present
- Council for Professional Recognition, Governing Board, 2024-Present. The leader in early childhood education standards & credentialing.
- Association of Test Publishers
- Innovations in Testing Conference Chair, 2007
- Board of Directors, 2008-2011
- Certification & Licensure Division Leadership, 2021-2023, Chair 2023
- Certification Network Group, Board of Directors, 2017-2022
Bryan Kainrath, MBA, is an expert in workforce development strategy, with a proven track record of designing, managing, and scaling professional certification and credentialing programs that build workforce capabilities and drive organizational growth. As a founding partner of KaWest Consulting, Bryan now helps associations, nonprofits, and credentialing organizations develop high-impact learning and certification solutions that align with their mission and market needs.
Through KaWest Partners, Bryan provides strategic guidance on program development, operational scaling, competency frameworks, assessment strategy, and credential lifecycle management. KaWest’s services are designed to help organizations launch, improve, or expand professional credentialing programs with a focus on quality, relevance, and market value.
Bryan also serves as President and Founder of the Mission Critical Global Alliance (MCGA), where he leads efforts to build a skilled workforce in mission-critical industries through education, certification, and workforce development initiatives. He is recognized for bringing stakeholders together to drive talent pipelines for sectors vital to public safety, health, and infrastructure security.
Previously, Bryan was Chief Growth Officer at Global Skills Exchange (GSX), where he led large-scale workforce and credentialing initiatives across public and private sectors. Prior to GSX, he spent 14 years as Vice President at CompTIA, where he launched numerous certification products, built the first continuing education program, and founded Examplify, a for-profit subsidiary focused on custom certification development. He was also a founding member of the IT Certification Council (ITCC), helping shape industry standards for professional IT credentialing.
Bryan holds a bachelor’s degree in business and economics from Benedictine University, an MBA from Northern Illinois University, and a Project Management Certificate from Loyola University.
My professional experience in government and nonprofit association management spans over 50 years.
My government work began in the West Virginia Governor’s Office of Economic and Community Development under Governor John D. Rockefeller IV as an Assistant to the Governor. My work initially focused on industrial development and, later, I was asked to be the Director of the West Virginia Golden Mountaineer Program a statewide program through which senior citizens could secure much-needed relief from the high costs of health care services and food purchases. The program received national recognition for its benefit to senior citizens. As Director of the program I worked closely with the West Virginia Legislature to secure its funding.
Transitioning from this program I began my career in nonprofit association management in North Carolina as Director of Government Relations for the North Carolina Manufactured Housing Institute and thereafter as Executive Director for the Illinois Manufactured Housing Association, Executive Director for the Delaware Association of Realtors, and Director of the Automation Federation. In these positions I was extensively involved with state and federal government agencies, state legislatures, Congress, and the White House to advocate for industry issues including the cyber and physical security of our nation’s critical infrastructure.
Currently I serve as the Executive Vice President for the Mission Critical Global Alliance. I also serve as a Board Member for the NC Manufactured Extension Partnership and as a member of the Government Relations committee for the National Career Development Association.
Career Achievements:
- Duke University Certificate in Nonprofit Management
- Instrumental in the development of the U.S. Department of Labor Automation Competency Model
- Assisted the White House, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in the development and implementation of the Cybersecurity Framework
- Assisted in the drafting and passage of the Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
- Assisted in securing a $23 million workforce development grant from the U.S. Department of Labor
Todd Galati, MA, CAE, has more than 30 years of experience leading strategy, development, operations, and growth of certification, education, accreditation, and research programs. As a consultant he helps nonprofits, associations, and credentialing organizations analyze current structure and operations to identify opportunities for program development and growth, product innovation, and workforce development to achieve company goals and meet stakeholder needs. His clients include testing industry vendors and certification organizations in healthcare, counseling, health and wellness, community management, and accreditation.
Todd previously served as the Senior Director of Credentialing and Senior Director of Science and Research at the American Council on Exercise (ACE), where he led all aspects of strategy, innovation and operations for global certifications offered in multiple languages, founded two new departments to extend mission impact through sponsorships, research awards and community investment, directed large-scale continuing education approvals, launched an online microsite for certification candidates, spearheaded the creation and launch of ACE’s first three assessment-based certificate programs, and secured and maintained accreditations from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) and to ISO/IEC 17024 Standards.
Prior to joining ACE, Todd directed public health studies at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine, taught at San Diego State University (SDSU) and California State University, San Marcos (CSUSM), and was a research physiologist at the Naval Health Research Center.
Todd is an innovative leader in credentialing and healthcare, with select leadership roles including:
- Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.)
- Facilitator, Innovation Workshop, Leadership Development Program, 2022-present
- Nominating Committee, 2024-Present
- Accreditation Services Council, 2023-2024
- NCCA Standards Revision Main Committee, 2019-2021
- NCCA Commission, Administrative Commissioner, 2013-2018
- Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences, Board Member, 2020-2024
- Committee on Accreditation of Education Programs for Kinesiotherapy, 2020-2024
- National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM)
- Physical Activity and Health Innovation Collaborative, 2017-2024
- Roundtable on Obesity Solutions, Ex-Officio Member, 2020-2022
- Business Engagement in Obesity Solutions Innovation Collaborative, 2020-2022
- Workcred, Credentialing Body Advisory Council, 2020-2024
- Parkinson’s Foundation, Exercise Competencies Leadership Committee, 2020-2021
Aaron White, MBA, MJur, is recognized as a seasoned business leader with a distinguished record of success in guiding nonprofit and mission-driven organizations. His expertise is demonstrated through extensive experience in developing and executing strategic plans, driving operational efficiency, and collaborating with both volunteer leaders and internal teams to facilitate cultural transformation. Aaron is noted for his ability to foster business growth by implementing innovative, team-oriented models and has established a reputation for creating and maintaining best-practice governance structures, leading change-management efforts, and designing quality management systems.
Prior to his current position at KaWest Partners, Aaron held several significant executive roles. As Chief Operating Officer of the Dental Assisting National Board and the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery, he was responsible for providing operational leadership, developing systems to support programmatic work, managing staff, and overseeing strategic planning initiatives. These roles showcased his capacity to lead organizations through periods of growth and transformation while maintaining a focus on efficiency and strategic development.
During his tenure of over a decade at FirstPoint Management Resources (FPMR), Aaron served as Vice President and General Manager, where he led a staff of more than 50 employees. He managed operations and budgets for over 35 nonprofit clients, which included credentialing organizations, state licensure boards, professional societies, and trade associations. In addition to these responsibilities, Aaron also served as Executive Director for several FPMR clients, such as Cardiovascular Credentialing International and the National Board of Echocardiography, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to advancing the missions of diverse organizations.
Since 2021, Aaron has contributed as an assessor for the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB), focusing on ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation for personnel certification bodies. His involvement in this area highlights his understanding of the importance of objectivity, integrity, and ethics in the development and maintenance of certification programs. Aaron's ability to evaluate and uphold these standards underscores his dedication to quality and ethical practices within the certification industry.
Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science degree from N.C. State University, as well as an MBA and a Master of Jurisprudence (MJur) with a specialization in Corporate Law, Regulatory Compliance, and Business Ethics. His passion lies in helping organizations navigate challenges and develop new programs, and he finds fulfillment in supporting organizations as they achieve their strategic goals.
Additional Leadership and Service Roles
Beyond his consulting services and role as an ISO/IEC 17024 assessor for ANAB, Aaron serves on the Program Committee for the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.) and is a public member on the Credentialing Council for the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). These positions reflect his ongoing commitment to advancing standards and best practices in the credentialing and certification fields.
Lisa Sallstrom, MS, PMP, CAE, CRP brings her passion for transformational leadership, strategic growth, and integrity-driven collaborations to her work. She partners with boards, executives, and staff to advance strategy, governance, and digital capabilities, while delivering measurable results in revenue growth, product lifecycle management, credentialing & learning innovation, and operational efficiency.
Lisa’s career spans twenty years of senior executive roles in global associations, most recently as Executive Vice President at the Association for Supply Chain Management, where she was ultimately accountable for a $40M P&L and a sizeable remote team. Her successes range from launching several multi-million-dollar certifications using ISO and NCCA best practices and delivering significant multi-million-dollar annual rate of return for developing new initiatives in education, credentialing, and membership programs.
As an active contributor to the credentialing and governance community, Lisa has served on the Board for the Institute for Credentialing Excellence, the DuPage Symphony Orchestra, and the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board. She is a seasoned facilitator for strategic planning, change management, and global growth strategy and has experience with advisory, patron and policy governance models.
Lisa holds an MS in Computer Science, with advanced certifications in project management, association leadership, return on investment, and process improvement. She believes trust is built through integrity, ethical stewardship, and purpose-driven leadership — principles that guide her approach to advancing organizational missions, empowering teams, and creating sustainable impact.
