FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2006

For more information: Joan Geiger (414) 276-6445 jgeiger@execinc.com

Whalen Receives Wisconsin Society of Association Executives "Industry Advocate Award"

Ms.Whalen was recognized for her "unceasing promotion of the importance of associations to America and the value proposition of Association Management Companies in service to the association community".

Kay has served as President of Executive Director, Inc. – EDI, for seven years and owner for thirteen years. She is also Executive Vice President of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and Executive Director of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. She serves as the consulting principal for twelve other EDI clients.

Kay has served on the board of WSAE, Chair of the ASAE & The Center AMC Council and on the ASAE & The Center AMC Key Committee. Kay is a frequent presenter at ASAE & The Center and has been a speaker at WSAE and the Association Management Company Institute.

"Kay's quiet but effective leadership style has been critical to the growth of EDI as an organization and the tremendous success of the Clients we serve", said David Baumann, EDI's COO. "She has been a tremendous mentor to staff and practice leader to all our Client Executives." "We are pleased her contributions to the industry are recognized as we are gratified to have her as our leader."

Established in 1962, EDI is one of the top 5 association management firms in the United States, providing professional services for national and international medical, trade and scientific associations. EDI has 140 employees overseeing 26 full service clients and functions as an outsource resource for a dozen additional associations. For more information, visit www.execinc.com.