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WASHINGTON—The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has announced Terry Arth's promotion to senior vice president of member services and conferences. Arth, who currently holds the role of vice president of member programs and services, will assume his new position upon the retirement of Jim Whitman, NACDS’ senior vice president of member programs and services, in June 2025.
Arth will continue to report to NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson.
Having joined NACDS in 1991, Arth has played a key role in shaping the association’s meetings and conferences. Before his current role, he served as senior director of meetings and international programs, where he helped elevate NACDS’ events, including the NACDS Annual Meeting, NACDS Total Store Expo, and NACDS Regional Chain Conference. He was instrumental in the development and 2013 launch of the NACDS Total Store Expo, which consolidated several major NACDS conferences into one comprehensive industry event. Additionally, Arth has led the charge in integrating technology to enhance the member experience and optimize event marketing.
“Terry has been a visionary and disciplined leader in making NACDS meetings and conferences the gold standard in the industry,” said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson. “He is uniquely positioned to further elevate our events as essential platforms for industry collaboration. His commitment to member service remains unwavering, and I am confident that under his leadership, NACDS will continue to set the benchmark for excellence.”
This leadership transition follows last week’s announcement of Whitman’s retirement. Additional news will be announced soon.
Thorvardur de Shong
