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Catherine Lyons, CAE, CMP

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Exec Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at International Sleep Products Association
📍 Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Catherine Lyons is a strategic financial leader with over 30 years of nonprofit experience, serving as the Executive Vice President and CFO for the International Sleep Products Association and CFO for the Mattress Recycling Council. A University of Maryland graduate, she holds both CAE and CMP certifications, and is described by peers as a strategic thinker.

Outside of her financial duties, Catherine enjoys traveling and spending quality time with her family, which includes her three sons and her dog, Coco. Her personal life appears to be centered around her family and personal journeys.

Unique fact: Catherine holds the distinct dual role of CFO for both a major trade association and its environmental stewardship nonprofit, the Mattress Recycling Council.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Exec Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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Nonprofit Finance
As a dual CFO with over 30 years of nonprofit experience, she manages the financial strategy for two major industry organizations.
Industry Sustainability
Her leadership role at the Mattress Recycling Council demonstrates a professional commitment to environmental stewardship and recycling initiatives within the manufacturing sector.
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Career

Work history

12-2003
Exec Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
International Sleep Products Association
11-2013
Chief Financial Officer
Mattress Recycling Council
1997 - 2003
Sr. Director, Meetings and Exhibits
Wireless Infrastructure Association
11-1992 - 10-1996
Registration Manager
Consumer Electronics Association
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Media appearances

Cardinal Bank Spotlight: Catherine Lyons, International Sleep Products Association. Featured in Bisnow
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ISPA Staff – Catherine Lyons, CAE, CMP – Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Featured in International Sleep Products Association (Official Website)
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Education
1985 - 1989
BS
University of Maryland
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