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James Gaidry is currently the Director of Certification Programs at Association Development Group. Prior to this, they served as the Executive Director of the International Test and Evaluation Association from 2010 to 2020. In this role, they managed a staff of six, a budget of $1.5 million, over 1,000 individual members, 80 corporate members, a quarterly technical journal, 27 chapters, and 4-6 conferences per year. James also developed the Association's first certification program, the Certified Test and Evaluation Professional (CTEP) credential, and ensured its adherence to ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation for Personnel Certification Bodies.

From 2008 to 2010, James Gaidry served as the Vice President of the Institute of Hazardous Materials Management. And from 2006 to 2008, they were the Vice President of the National Concrete Masonry Association. Prior to that, they served as the Vice President of Association for Services Management International from 1999 to 2006.

James Gaidry received their masters in business, management, marketing, and related support services from the Naveen Jindal School of Management at UT Dallas. James also holds a bachelor's degree in electrical and electronics engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. In addition, they are certified by the AFSMI as a Certified Customer Service Manager and by the American Society of Association Executives as a Certified Association Executive.

Peter Plakas - Association Manager, Certification & Program Management, Elizabeth Coleman - Manager, Certification & Fund Development Programs report to James Gaidry. They are on a team with Clare Hart - Co-Director, ADG Events, Jill Cyr - Program Director, and Bill Carney - VP, Association Services & Business Development. James Gaidry reports to Kathleen Van De Loo, President & CEO.