NBTA Announces Election of New President and Vice President
Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway's Devine to lead association
Alexandria, VA - The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) has announced the election of Carol Devine, CCTE, as President of the Association. Ms. Devine, who is Director Corporate Travel for Burlington Northern & Santa Fe Railway Company (BNSF), was elected to the office at NBTA's 35th Annual Convention and Trade Show in Dallas this week. Betty A. Sweetman, Senior Travel Manager for Amgen Inc., was elected to the position of Vice President.
"I am honored and excited to be taking on this new role at NBTA," said Devine. "During my term as President, I hope to provide a collaborative and unified voice for all members of the Association, further develop NBTA's representation on Capitol Hill, and enhance our current educational offerings."
Devine comes to NBTA's Presidency after serving two years as Vice President and previously serving as both President and Chairman of the Dallas-Fort Worth Business Travel Association. She has been a Direct Member of NBTA since 1990 and received the 1998 Business Travel Professional Service Award given by the Chapter President's Council of NBTA. At Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway, she manages a travel program of over $160 million and is responsible for the management and development of BNSF's travel team.
"Carol has taken on increasing responsibility in managing NBTA and is an active advocate of increasing our presence in Washington," said outgoing President Kevin Iwamoto. "I think she will provide the necessary leadership to continue NBTA's position as the most influential voice in the corporate travel industry."
Betty Sweetman has been a Direct Member of NBTA for ten years and is a former member of the NBTA Technology Committee. She has served on the NBTA Board of Directors for two years, including as an appointment member of the Executive Committee. She also received the 2000 Business Travel Professional Service Award given by the Chapter President's Council of NBTA.
Devine and Sweetman will serve two-year terms in their new positions.
The National Business Travel Association, established in 1968, represents over 2,400 corporate travel managers and travel service providers. NBTA members manage and direct more than 70% of expenditures within the business travel industry. NBTA is committed to the professional development of its members and offers educational and training opportunities. It is the source for critical information on the business travel industry.