Articles from Virtual, Inc.

Virtual, Inc., a leading provider of professional services for membership-based organizations, announced today an executive leadership transition in line with the company’s longstanding succession strategy. After many years of driving Virtual’s growth and success as President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, Andy Freed has transitioned from his role as CEO to serve exclusively as Chairman, effective immediately. The Board has appointed Greg Kohn as Chief Executive Officer and Lynne Feldstein as Chief Operating Officer, positioning the firm for continued growth, operational excellence, and deep client partnership.

Virtual, Inc., a leading provider of professional services for membership-based organizations, today announced two pivotal leadership appointments: Greg Kohn as President and Brien Currier as Vice President of Technology and Engineering. These changes reinforce Virtual’s mission to deliver strategic insight, operational excellence, and exceptional service — powered by technology — to help clients thrive and make their mark on the world.

Virtual, Inc., a leading professional services firm for membership-based organizations, today announced the launch of its Five Disciplines of Healthy Consortia — a new framework and customizable advisory program that helps leadership teams evaluate overall organizational effectiveness, identify improvement opportunities, and build actionable growth plans.

Virtual, Inc., a leading provider of professional services for membership-based organizations, is proud to sponsor Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s Jimmy Fund Day at Fenway presented by DraftKings on September 20. Each year, the event gives patients and supporters a unique opportunity to play on the field at Fenway Park and raise critical funds for cancer research and patient care.

Virtual, Inc., a leading provider of professional services for membership-based organizations, today announced the appointment of Adam Rak as Head of Strategic Partnerships and West Coast Initiatives. Based in California, Rak will lead business development efforts to grow Virtual’s technology and standards client portfolio. He will also provide strategic counsel and executive leadership for key accounts.

Virtual, Inc.’s Ashley Costello, Senior Director of Growth Strategy, and Julie Utano, Managing Director, will lead an interactive workshop on mastering member engagement for association leaders at the ASAE 2025 Marketing, Membership, Communications + Tech (MMC+Tech) Conference in Washington, DC on May 12.

Virtual, Inc., a leading provider of professional services for membership-based organizations, today announced the launch of enhanced certification services designed specifically for professional associations and societies. The expanded offering helps member-driven organizations deliver high-quality certification programs that build trust, support growth, and set them apart as industry leaders.

Virtual, Inc. is honored to announce its partnership with Holocaust Legacy Foundation to support the launch of the Holocaust Museum Boston. Slated to open in late 2026, the museum will serve as a powerful space for preserving the memory and lessons of the Holocaust, while inspiring future generations to combat antisemitism, promote human rights, and foster a more just and inclusive society. Virtual, Inc. will provide event management, marketing, and creative services to help ensure the museum's successful launch and advance its mission.

Virtual, Inc. is pleased to announce continued growth in 2025, with new client partnerships and expanded service offerings designed to better support the tech sector. With a proven track record of empowering standards organizations, technology consortia, and professional societies across technology, healthcare, financial services, and life sciences, Virtual’s mission is to help membership-based organizations achieve sustainable success and make their mark on the world.

Virtual, Inc., a leading provider of professional services to membership-based organizations, proudly announced today that Virtual CEO Andy Freed has been honored with the prestigious Harvard Club of Boston President’s Special Award. This esteemed recognition is awarded to alumni who exemplify extraordinary commitment, loyalty, and engagement with Harvard athletics and the broader Harvard community.

Virtual, Inc., a leading provider of professional services to standards and membership-based organizations, is proud to announce its sponsorship of ANSI World Standards Week, taking place November 12-14, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Hosted by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), this event brings together public and private-sector leaders from across the standards community to collaborate on priority issues and celebrate the achievements of global standardization.

Virtual, Inc., a leading provider of professional services to membership-based organizations, today announced that Elizabeth Roberts has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Bringing more than 25 years of operations, people leadership and customer strategy expertise to the role, Roberts will oversee the firm's daily operations and ensure exceptional service delivery for Virtual’s clients.

Virtual, Inc., a leading provider of professional services to membership-based organizations, proudly commemorates its 25th anniversary. Since 1999, Virtual has empowered clients worldwide to tackle critical challenges in technology, healthcare, financial services, and life sciences. To mark this milestone, Virtual’s award-winning creative agency, inmotion, has redesigned the company’s website to highlight client success stories that have shaped Virtual’s 25-year journey.

Virtual, Inc., the leading provider of professional services to membership-based organizations, continues its longstanding support for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute by sponsoring Jimmy Fund Day at Fenway, held on May 18, 2024. Virtual invites individuals and companies to help strike out cancer by donating to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and participating in Jimmy Fund Day. The event raises funds for cancer prevention, treatment and care and provides a once-in-a-lifetime experience for cancer patients and donors to play on-field at Fenway Park.

Virtual, Inc., the leading provider of professional services to membership-based organizations, has been honored with a Gold AVA Digital Award for exceptional website design on behalf of the Mojaloop Foundation. This award-winning website homepage design was crafted by Virtual’s recently acquired brand and advertising agency, inmotion DVS, Inc. (inmotion).

Virtual, Inc., the leading provider of professional services to membership-based organizations, has won two Gold Viddy Awards for exceptional video content. Virtual earned two Gold Viddy Awards for long form videos created as openers for the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) 2023 North America Community Meeting. The Gold Viddy Award recognizes projects that are exceptionally written, produced, shot, and edited.

Virtual, Inc., the leading provider of professional services to membership-based organizations, today announced the addition of Matt Lampkin as Vice President of Business Development. Lampkin will lead the company’s go-forward business development strategy, spearhead partnership expansion, and catalyze sustainable long-term growth.

Virtual, Inc., the leading provider of professional services to standards organizations, consortia, and associations, today announced its strategic partnership with Web Traffic Advisors, an experienced provider of cutting-edge search engine optimization (SEO) and digital marketing strategy and campaigns. The addition of Web Traffic Advisors as a strategic partner enables Virtual to more fully envision and deliver results-focused SEO and digital marketing consulting and campaign services to its roster of more than 50 associations and enterprises.

Virtual, Inc. announced today that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Mauro Lance, has been appointed to the YMCA of Metro North Board of Directors. The YMCA of Metro North Association is a nonprofit organization that operates eight YMCA locations in several municipalities north of Boston. The YMCA offers families from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to engage in unique programming from sports to healthy living to summer camp, preschool, and afterschool educational programs. With a strong commitment to supporting local communities, Virtual recognizes the significance of Lance's involvement in this role and celebrates the opportunity to support the mission of the YMCA of Metro North.

Virtual, Inc., a trusted provider of professional services to associations, standard organizations, consortia, advocacy groups, and professional societies, proudly announces its remarkable recognition by the esteemed Hermes Creative Awards for its outstanding creative and innovative marketing efforts.

Virtual, Inc., a leading provider of professional services to standards organizations, consortia and associations, proudly announces its continued support and commitment to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. As a Major Sponsor of Jimmy Fund Day at Fenway presented by DraftKings on June 10, Virtual’s support will help the organization’s critical mission of eradicating cancer for adults and children.

Virtual, Inc., the leading provider of professional services to standards organizations, consortia and associations, announced today that it is creating a Social Impact Fund as part of its sponsorship of the AmeriCorps Massachusetts Promise Fellowship (MPF) at Northeastern University. Through the Fund, Virtual will invest $25,000 over five years in the MPF program to support schools, city agencies and community-based organizations in the effort to help young people reach their full potential. The Fund will provide fellowship stipends where needed, such as grants to current MPF Fellows leading academic enrichment and college and career exploration projects at host sites.

Virtual, Inc. today announced its recognition by MarCom Awards for outstanding skills in marketing and communications amongst fellow industry professionals. Virtual is the leading provider of professional services to associations, standards organizations, consortia, advocacy groups, and professional societies.

Virtual, Inc. today announced the appointment of Eric Schneider as a Managing Director. Virtual provides professional services to associations, standards organizations, consortia, advocacy groups, and professional societies.

Virtual, Inc. today announced its latest recognition for outstanding web creativity and digital communications efforts. Virtual has been crowned Platinum and Gold dotCOMM Awards for its work on behalf of several clients that are making their mark on the world.

Virtual, Inc. today announced the appointment of Kasey Jones as its newest Managing Director. Virtual provides professional services to associations, standards organizations, consortia, advocacy groups, and professional societies.

Virtual, Inc., the leading provider of professional services to standards organizations, consortia, and associations, announced today that it has acquired award-winning digital marketing agency inMotion DVS, Inc. of Ottawa, Canada. The addition of the inMotion team to the Virtual family enables the company to deliver greater web, video, and digital marketing services while adding more than 50 associations and enterprises to its client roster.

Virtual, Inc. today announced its latest recognition for outstanding efforts in video creation. Rising above thousands of entries from across the world, Virtual has won Platinum and Gold Hermes Creative Awards which are judged by a panel of Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP) members. Virtual is a leading provider of professional services to associations, standards organizations, consortia, advocacy groups and professional societies.

Virtual, Inc. today announced the appointment of Derrick Johnson II, CMP, DES as Events Director. Virtual provides professional services to associations, standards organizations, consortia, advocacy groups and professional societies. Johnson comes to Virtual with extensive experience in driving successful event strategies and measurement for hybrid and virtual conferences, including city-wide events, seminars and trade shows.

Virtual, Inc., a professional services firm that enables organizations to achieve their goals and make a mark on the world, announces the promotion of Jennifer Williams to senior vice president, operations. Williams is the leader of the Certification and Credentialing team, along with the newly created Virtual Service Center, and in her new role will continue to evolve and grow these teams within Virtual.

Virtual, Inc. today announced the appointment of Ashley Costello as a Managing Director. Virtual provides professional services to associations, standards organizations, consortia, advocacy groups, and professional societies.

Virtual, Inc., a professional services firm that enables organizations to achieve their goals and make a mark on the world, announces the promotion of Leah Sibilia, CMP to Senior Director of Events. Sibilia is part of the Events and Conference Management team, led by Margot Rodger, Vice President, Events and Meetings. In her new role, Sibilia will continue to support clients’ in-person, virtual and hybrid events as they adapt to ever-changing global challenges.

Virtual, Inc., the leading provider of professional services to technology consortia, standards organizations, and professional societies, today announced that it has been recognized as a winner of the 2022 Top Workplaces USA Award by Energage. Virtual was recognized for its excellence in putting its employees first and demonstrating its values including, teamwork, service excellence, and fun.

Virtual, Inc., a professional services firm that enables organizations to achieve their goals and make a mark on the world, today announced the promotion of Miriam Macedo to the position of Director of Talent Development, reporting to Chief People Officer Bonnie Bystrek on the company’s People and Culture team. In her new role, Macedo will transform and scale Virtual’s culture and human capital initiatives to accelerate the company’s continued growth.

Virtual, Inc., today celebrated a successful 2021 of creating, planning, and executing over 100 online, in-person and hybrid events by announcing the addition of media production specialist, Matthew McArdle to the professional services firm. As the global pandemic continued, Virtual’s event and meetings services group adopted a flexible delivery model for the company’s clients, which include associations, standards organizations, technology consortia, and advocacy groups. The media production specialist role strengthens Virtual's capabilities in this newly prominent practice area.

Virtual, Inc. today hired Nick Deitmen as the Senior Director of Operations on the Credentialing and Certification team in Nashville, Tenn. Virtual provides professional services to associations, standards organizations, consortia, advocacy groups, and professional societies. Deitmen will direct efficiency and quality metrics and drive the success of regulatory, credentialing, and certification business operations through managing full cycles of licensure and certification examinations in adherence to the requirements in the client contract and in accordance with industry practices.

Virtual, Inc. today announced the promotion of Michelle Schneider to the position of Director of Client Finance and Reporting. In her new role as the leader of the client financial reporting team, Schneider will report to CFO Mauro Lance.

Virtual, Inc. today announced the promotion of Justin Montville to Vice President of Applications and Infrastructure. Reporting to COO Terry Lowney, Montville oversees Virtual’s global infrastructure and applications team, which develops, delivers, and supports secure, scalable, and integrated core technology tools and systems for Virtual and its clients.

Virtual, Inc. today added three experienced professionals to the company’s Client Accounting, Public Relations, and Client Services professional groups. Virtual provides professional services to associations, standards organizations, consortia, advocacy groups, and professional societies.

Virtual, Inc. today announced that it has been honored with two Gold dotCOMM Awards for its digital marketing communications campaigns. The international dotCOMM Awards program honors excellence in web creativity and digital communication and is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP). Virtual is a leading provider of professional services to associations, standards organizations, consortia, advocacy groups, and professional societies.

Virtual, Inc. today announced the addition of the Council of Autism Service Providers (CASP) as a new client to Virtual’s growing full-service industry association practice. CASP is a non-profit association of for-profit and not-for-profit agencies serving individuals with autism and other developmental disorders. The organization includes more than 225 member organizations focused on developing evidence-based best practices for the approximately 70,000 individuals nationwide served by CASP’s member autism service providers.

Virtual, Inc., the leading provider of professional services to technology consortia and professional societies, today announced the addition of Lynne Feldstein as the company’s first Chief of Staff, Growth & Advisory Services.

Virtual, Inc. announced today the addition of RAIN Alliance to its expanding roster of high technology consortia and standards groups. The RAIN Alliance is a global alliance with over 150 members to promote the universal adoption of ultra-high frequency, radio frequency identification (UHF RFID) technology. According to a global research study conducted by the RAIN Alliance in collaboration with VDC Research, the market for all UHF RFID products will grow from $2.2 billion in 2019 to $5.1 billion by 2024.

Virtual, Inc. today announced that it has won Platinum and Gold at the Hermes Creative Awards for its marketing communications and event campaigns. Virtual’s creative and marketing work was selected from thousands of global entries from across the United States, Canada, and other countries. Virtual is a leading provider of professional services to associations, standards organizations, consortia, advocacy groups, and professional societies.

Virtual, Inc. today added three expert professionals to the company’s Human Resources, Marketing, and Client Services professional groups. A leading provider of professional services to associations, standards organizations, consortia, advocacy groups, and professional societies, Virtual’s new additions will provide strategic counsel and service excellence across its growing client roster.

Virtual, Inc., announced today the promotion of Jaci Cochran to Vice President, Finance. Reporting to CFO Mauro Lance, Cochran leads Virtual’s corporate finance and accounting team, which is responsible for the company’s internal accounting, financial reporting, compliance, audit, and tax activities.

Virtual, Inc., today successfully managed its 100th virtual event since the COVID-19 global pandemic. In March 2020 Virtual’s event and meetings services group pivoted to a 100% virtual delivery model for the company’s clients, which include associations, standards organizations, technology consortia, and advocacy groups, a challenge that—as Virtual’s name would suggest—it was more than prepared to handle.