David DuBois was elected chair of the Convention Industry Council's board in November. While his day job as president and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events in Dallas keeps him plenty busy, he's excited about his term as CIC chair. Some of his goals: expand the global reach of the meetings, exhibitions, and events industry and emphasize its impact on the world economy. Highlights from his volunteer leadership roles follow.

A Volunteer Leadership History

2010–present: Member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Board

2011: Chairman of the Dallas-Fort Worth Tourism Council

2011–2014: Director-at-large of the ASAE and ASAE Foundation boards

2012–present: U.S. Travel Association board member

2013–present: Meetings Mean Business Coalition board member

2013–2014: Chairman of the Texas Society of Association Executives

2014–present: CIC board chair

"I look forward to building on the CIC's progress, as well as continuing to develop its excellent education programs and member initiatives."