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Jo Anne Cowan

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Vice President of Meetings and Membership at National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA)
📍 Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Jo Anne Cowan is the Vice President of Meetings and Membership at NSSGA, leveraging extensive experience from her tenure at the U. S. Chamber of Commerce. She is an event professional praised for being organized, creative, and detail-oriented, with a degree in English Literature from Elmira College.

Described by colleagues as a kind, process-driven team player, Jo Anne excels at building trust and handling difficult situations with grace. Her approach is rooted in strong interpersonal skills, a solutions-oriented mindset, and a commitment to creating impactful and exemplary events for clients.

In a previous role, she demonstrated significant sales prowess by exceeding her targets by $150, 000.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Vice President of Meetings and Membership
Job Level
Senior
Location
Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States
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Topics Jo cares about

End-to-End Event Planning
Her career has focused on orchestrating events through conceptualization, logistics, multifunctional team coordination, and day-of execution, ensuring a flawless process from start to finish.
Client & Stakeholder Relations
She focuses on building strong client relationships and collaborating effectively with leadership, colleagues, and stakeholders to meet and exceed event expectations.
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Career

Work history

2-2026
Vice President of Meetings and Membership
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA)
9-2023 - 2-2026
Director of Meetings and Events
National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA)
3-2015 - 9-2023
Senior Manager, Special Events and Operations
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
1-2010 - 3-2015
Events Manager
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
3-2006 - 3-2010
Sales Manager
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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2024 Membership Directory and Buyers Guide – Jo Anne Cowan profile. Featured in National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) – Membership Directory
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Education
Bachelor’s Degree
Elimira College, B.A. English Literature and Liberal Arts
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