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Brian Birch – Columbus, OH-Based Nonprofit Executive & Operational Strategist Brian Birch is a seasoned association executive and operations strategist with 20 years of leadership experience in nonprofit trade associations, strategic planning, and revenue generation. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Brian has a proven record of spearheading national rebranding initiatives, managing multi-million-dollar budgets, and driving measurable growth — including a 20% market share increase for Snow Business magazine and the launch of the revenue-generating Advanced Snow Management program. As Chief Operating Officer of the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA), Brian led cross-functional teams, negotiated high-value contracts with industry leaders like Chrysler Fiat and Caterpillar, and implemented cutting-edge technologies such as HubSpot CRM and Smartsheet to improve operational efficiency and save over $14,000 annually. He has been instrumental in membership engagement, board governance, and developing ADA-compliant industry standards. Brian holds a Master’s degree in eBusiness and a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Wyoming. A recognized industry thought leader, he has presented at ASAE national events and published articles in Associations Now, Snow Business, and other industry publications. With expertise in strategic growth, technology integration, and nonprofit leadership, Brian thrives on aligning big-picture strategies with day-to-day execution to deliver measurable impact.