Vetted Solutions Acquires BlochReed Association Advisors
February 23, 2026 – Washington, D.C.-based Vetted Solutions has acquired BlochReed Association Advisors, an association management company (AMC) selection firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This acquisition strengthens Vetted’s capacity to assist association boards and mission-driven organizations nationwide by bringing both deeper expertise and a more seamless experience as clients navigate change and growth. The combined team will support associations of all sizes—from emerging organizations to large global groups—throughout the entire lifecycle of leadership and organizational change.
“This extension of the Vetted Solutions portfolio will provide an additional option to association and nonprofit boards as they assess their respective organizations and plan for future success,” said Jim Zaniello, founder and president of Vetted Solutions. “Organizational assessment and AMC search align perfectly with our other core offerings – Vetted Solutions executive search and Vetted Interim.”
“Association management companies are important because they provide professional and scalable outsourced management solutions such as financial oversight, event planning, and member services, as well as executive management expertise that allow organizations to focus on their mission and strategic goals,” Vetted Solutions explained.
“We have long been known for our track record of success in helping associations and other nonprofit organizations find, develop and retain exceptionally talented executives,” Mr. Zaniello said. “BlochReed builds on this approach by allowing us to also assist them with finding and selecting an exceptional AMC which in turn will provide the needed leadership and organizational success boards and members seek.”
As more associations consider an integrated management model, the BlochReed AMC selection methodology entails a thorough process for associations to understand the power of AMCs and to find the best partner when an AMC is indeed the right solution. Over the last decade, BlochReed Association Advisors has helped clients assess internal needs, create strategic goals for future growth and then implement operational changes for long-term success.
“I’m thrilled that we can entrust the future of BlochReed to Jim Zaniello and the Vetted Solutions team,” said Ralph Bloch, co-founder and former president of BlochReed Association Advisors. “Their reputation for excellence ensures that our work will continue – as BlochReed, a Vetted Solutions company.”
“What our mutual clients want is a partner they can trust to deliver answers to all the challenges they face in building and managing high-performing organizations on a sustained basis,” Mr. Zaniello added. “We are thrilled to be able to further support the community with this additional capability.”
Vetted Solutions, a specialist in conducting non-profit, government, and association sector recruiting assignments, focuses on recruiting board members, CEOs and senior staff positions for prominent and well-known organizations nationwide. Recent searches that the firm has conducted include executive director for the Association for Creative Industries, chief operating officer for the American Society for Microbiology, executive director for the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, and executive director of the American Academy of Optometry.
Mr. Zaniello has worked for more than two decades in positions ranging from non-profit executive director to publisher of a leading tool for non-profit executive search. He is also known to have an intimate understanding of the complex demands of the executive office through his own experience as executive director at several associations and non-profits.
World Trade Centers Association Search
The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) recently retained Vetted Solutions to lead in its search for a new CEO. WTCA seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and mission-driven CEO who will lead with vision, impact, and growth in mind. The global real estate market is facing an exciting moment in time, and the new CEO will partner with the Board to advance WTCA locations global engagement strategies, content development and delivery, advocacy efforts and business model.
Non-Profit CEO Demand Rises: Vetted Solutions Leading Search for NSPE’s Next Chief Executive
The National Society of Professional Engineers has retained Vetted Solutions to lead in its search for a new executive director and CEO. The organization seeks a dynamic, collaborative, and inspirational CEO who will lead with vision, growth, and impact in mind. Hunt Scanlon Media previews the search and Vetted Solutions’ Jim Zaniello joins us to discuss what he is seeing in the non-profit sector.
WTCA’s next CEO must be a strategic, innovative, and financially astute leader who can foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity. The successful candidate will drive organizational growth, champion diversity, and ensure WTCA’s continued and expanded relevance and influence in a rapidly changing global landscape.
The World Trade Centers Association is the leading international business network empowering businesses to connect globally and prosper locally. WTCA is a network of iconic buildings, organizations, and professionals unified in their mission to foster global business. Their connections serve as the lifeblood of local trade and the beating heart of international commerce.
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Contributed by Scott A. Scanlon, Editor-in-Chief and Dale M. Zupsansky, Executive Editor – Hunt Scanlon Media
