Professional Activities

An active member of several civic and professional organizations, Ed Scannell has served in these association positions:

Chairman Camp NSA Leadership Conference 2006
Member Professional Development Strategy Committee, MPI 2006-2007
Chairman Chancellors, Meeting Professional International 2004
Chairman Cavett Selection Committee, National Speakers Association 2004-present
Chapter Sage Arizona Speakers Association 2003-2004
Chancellor Founding Chancellor, Meeting Professionals International 2002-2004
Board of Directors CMP (Certified Meeting Professionals) Industry Council 2001-present
Board of Directors CIC (Convention Industry Council) 1996-1999
Dean MPI Institutes Program 1996-1998
National President National Speakers Association 1991-1992
Trustee HSMAI Foundation 1991-1993
Chairman Strategic Planning Committee, NSA 1990-1991
Trustee Educational Research Foundation, MPI 1990-1993
National Convention Chair National Speakers Association 1988
Vice President National Speakers Association 1989-1991
Board of Directors University Club, Arizona State University 1987-1990
International President Meeting Planners International 1988-1989
President Arizona Chapter, National Speakers Association 1987
Member Tempe Chamber of Commerce 1986-present
International Vice President MPI-Meeting Professionals International 1986-1988
President Arizona Sunbelt Chapter, MPI 1985-1986
National Conference Chair MPI, PEC Conference 1985
Executive Chairman IFTDO-International Federation of Training and Development Organization 1984-1986
Chairman Strategic Planning Committee, NSA 1984-1985
Board of Directors MPI - Meeting Professionals International 1983-1990
Board of Directors NSA - National Speakers Association 1983-1993
National Conference Chair ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) 1976
National Vice President ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) 1977-1981
Board of Directors ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) 1976-1983
Chairman National Council for Small Busines 1976
National Conference Chair ASTD (American Society for Training and Development) 1975
Board of Directors Tempe Chamber of Commerce 1974-1981
President Valley of the Sun Chapter, ASTD 1971-1973
Chairman Conbention and Visitors Committee, Tempe Chamber of Commerce 1972-1975