Marc Selvitelli, CAE, has joined the The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) as executive director. Selvitelli will work directly with RIA leaders and volunteers to help guide and execute on the organization's strategic initiatives, programs and policies.

"[Selvitelli's] proven abilities in terms of both membership growth and advocacy development will be incredible assets to RIA. We're thrilled to have a leader of this caliber helping to define the future of the restoration industry," said RIA president, Scott Stamper, CR, president/CEO of Regency DKI in Clinton Township, Mich.

Selvitelli comes to RIA from NAIOP, The Commercial Real Estate Association, where he has spent the last eight years as vice president of membership and chapter relations. He also previously served as executive director of the National Association of Community Credit Unions and senior director of strategic planning for the National Society of Professional Engineers. Selvitelli also served as director of industry relations and regional field operations for the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). His expertise includes membership recruitment, financial management, conference and event production, and advocacy and policy development.

Selivtelli holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science from The Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pa. He also holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives.

For more information, visit restorationindustry.org.