Dean A. West, President of Association Laboratory named to
ASAE Leadership Positions

Chicago, Illinois, June 1, 2008 - Association Laboratory Inc. today announced that Dean West, President of Association Laboratory has been appointed to the ASAE Membership Council and the ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership Editorial Board for the Journal of Association Leadership.

"Throughout my career, I felt it was important to contribute time and energy to the profession of association management." Said Mr. West, "I'm excited to work with so many other capable volunteers to discuss, debate and communicate the essential knowledge of our profession."

Dean West is a Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Association Forum of Chicagoland. He has a long history of volunteer leadership including a stint as Chairman of the ASAE Professional Development Council. He also recently contributed articles to two ASAE & the Center publications on Professional Development and Membership.

Other Association Laboratory staff are active volunteer leaders within the association management profession. Phil Puckorius, Vice President, is a member of the Association Forum's Editorial Content Committee and Cecilia Sepp, Senior Strategy Associate is Vice Chairman of ASAE's Communication Council.

Association Laboratory Inc. specializes in researching, developing and executing marketing and business strategy for associations. The company serves a nationwide client base of trade, professional, credentialing and philanthropic organizations. Note: For more information, visit www.associationlaboratory.com.