Neal J. Couture, FASAE, CAE Honored as ASAE 2024 Fellow

(Columbus, OH) The American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) is proud to announce that ASNT Chief Executive Officer Neal J. Couture, FASAE, CAE, has been selected for the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) prestigious 2024 class of Fellows. This recognition is conferred annually by ASAE to honor exceptional association leaders who have made noteworthy and sustained contributions to their organizations and the association community. 

Couture’s selection as an ASAE Fellow underscores his outstanding leadership and dedication to ASNT and advancing the nondestructive testing (NDT) field. Under his guidance, ASNT has continued to promote excellence in NDT technology, training, and certification, fostering innovation and growth within the industry. Additionally, his unwavering dedication to promoting the association industry and driving progress to champion the next generation of association leaders underscores his commitment to fostering a vibrant, innovative, and inclusive future for the entire association community.  

“I am deeply honored to be recognized as an ASAE Fellow,” said Neal J. Couture. "I am proud to champion the impact and leadership of associations across industries, disciplines, and professions. In collaboration with and in support of ASAE, my ASAE Fellow peers and I strive to create solutions for the most critical issues affecting the association management profession while strongly embracing and championing ASAE’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the association world." 

The Fellows program is a professional recognition program for individuals who have demonstrated leadership, foresight, engagement, and vision. ASAE Fellows are a group of association professionals recognized for their achievements, innovation, and strategic thinking. They have been acknowledged for their success in actively making a difference in the association community. Their purpose is to give back to the association community while inspiring and developing extraordinary future leaders. 

About ASNT      

ASNT is the association for nondestructive testing (NDT) professionals committed to making the world a safer place. NDT professionals detect irregularities, flaws, and defects in materials, components, and structures that could compromise the safety, reliability, or functionality of an object or structure. Established in 1941, ASNT supports members with certifications, professional development, industry insights, advocacy, events, publications, and networking opportunities and is focused on fostering the growth of future generations of NDT professionals through the ASNT Foundation. Serving more than 22 000 members and certificate holders worldwide, ASNT is the largest technical society for NDT professionals. ASNT is based in Columbus, Ohio, with offices in Houston, Texas, and Chennai, India.      

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