The FPDA Motion & Control Network has appointed Barbara Dunlavey, CMP, CAE, as its new executive director. With more than 20 years of experience managing numerous international and national membership organizations, Ms. Dunlavey has developed creative social media marketing campaigns and built successful teams, delivering diverse educational programs, conventions, and member services. She has served as a volunteer leader with the American Society of Association Executives (SAE), the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), and Board Source. She previously served as executive director of SMRP (Society for Maintenance & Reliability Professionals and Foundation), BMES (Biomedical Engineering Society and Foundation), and WID (Women in Defense, National Security).