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Jerry Layne, CAE is currently the Chief Operating Officer and Interim Executive Director at the Industrial Designers Society of America. Previously, at the Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates, served as the Manager, HR Administration & Office Services. Prior to that, worked as the General Manager at AMC Theatres. Holds a M.S. in Management: Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness from the University of South Florida and a B.A. in Psychology from the University at Albany. Demonstrated a strong impact on organizational performance through strategic planning, aligning organizational culture with mission, vision, and values, and leading and developing diverse teams to achieve targeted strategic goals.