Jim Fitzpatrick is the President and CEO of Nicsa, a global asset management trade association with a mission of connecting industry participants in order to advance leading practices. Jim joined Nicsa in 2015 with 30 years of experience in senior leadership roles within the asset management industry.
Working closely with the Board of Directors, Jim has set the strategic direction of Nicsa, which includes the launch of the Diversity Project North America in late 2018. The Diversity Project promotes an inclusive asset management industry and seeks to achieve diversity across all dimensions through collaborative leadership from senior business executives.
Previously, Jim was a Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management with responsibilities that included senior leadership in both global operations and global sales roles during his career. In addition, he served as an officer of the Goldman Sachs Funds for fourteen years and served as an Independent Trustee for the Hays Series Trust until December 2017. Jim began his career with The Boston Company and later First Data Investor Services Group, a subsidiary of the surviving entity, First Data Corporation, where he held several senior management positions during his tenure.
Sr. Manager & Executive Assistant to Jim Fitzpatrick
Lilly Bahmani is Senior Manager, Administration & Data Management and Executive Assistant to Nicsa's President & CEO. Prior to her current role, Lilly was Meetings and Events Manager at Nicsa. Before joining Nicsa, Lilly spent five years in the hospitality industry as an Event and Communications Coordinator. Lilly is a graduate of West Virginia University with a B.S. in Psychology.
Natasha Bush-Postell serves as the Webinar Program Manager & Event Analyst at Nicsa, where she specializes in delivering high-quality webinars and conducting industry research. With a strong foundation in the association industry, Natasha spent three years as an Account Manager facilitating committee work while organizing a diverse portfolio of events, ranging from conferences and seminars to workshops and webinars. Natasha Bush-Postell is a certified Project Manager with a passion for fostering meaningful relationships with organizational volunteers. Originally from Ohio, Natasha graduated from Wright State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology Pre-med.
Jeff Lamoreaux is Vice President of Digital Content for Nicsa. Jeff joined Nicsa after more than a decade in the Communications and Member Education departments at FINRA, where he helped build a video and podcast production studio and digital content programs from the ground up. In his current role, Jeff partners with Nicsa's content, marketing, and event staff to provide end-to-end production of video and podcast content, from strategy and planning to filming and editing to publishing and marketing. Jeff strives to be a storyteller and communicator first, and gained expertise in digital content production as a tool to share those stories.
Allison Lovett is Vice President of Content & Communications for Nicsa. Allison joined Nicsa with over 20 years of communications and content management experience in the asset management industry. In her current role, Allison is responsible for the development of Nicsa's content strategy, the execution of technical content, and oversight of Nicsa's public relations and communications efforts. Prior to joining Nicsa, Allison held various roles at VanEck, where she most recently served as Vice President of Marketing with senior leadership responsibilities in product management, corporate content and communication strategies.
Kevin Pazdziorny is Marketing Manager for Nicsa. Kevin is a skilled marketing professional with expertise in creative strategy, brand design, and leadership. Previously, Kevin was VP, Senior Specialist in Visual Brand & Design at Newton Investment Management, where he led creative initiatives and brand strategy. Earlier, he worked at Grandstream Networks and Curaspan Health Group, honing skills in digital marketing and data management. Kevin is passionate about crafting impactful brand narratives. He is a graduate of Roger Williams University and the Gabelli School of Business with a B.S. in Marketing.
Kelly Sherrard is Executive Director, Head of Operations & Events for Nicsa. Kelly is responsible for managing Nicsa conferences and events and serves as liaison to Nicsa event committees. Prior to joining Nicsa, Kelly spent five years in the association industry supporting multiple clients in growing their membership and improving bottom-line performance. Kelly is a graduate of James Madison University with a B.S. degree in Communications.
Allison Walsh is Executive Director, Head of Membership & Sales. Allison was the Vice President of Marketing at Nicsa for 5 years before moving into her current role which focuses on building and enhancing Nicsa’s relationships with prospective and existing members. She joined Nicsa with over ten years of experience in multiple marketing capacities. Prior to joining Nicsa, Allison was a marketing manager in the EdTech space as well as a Marketing Analyst for investment management firm Loomis, Sayles & Company. Allison is an MBA graduate of D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University.
Vice President, Head of Asset and Wealth Management Relationships
Sarah Walter is Vice President, Head of Asset and Wealth Management Relationships at Nicsa. Sarah brings extensive experience in portfolio strategies, investor relations, and thought leadership. Prior to joining Nicsa, she held leadership roles at John Hancock Investment Management, where she drove business growth through record-breaking sales, impactful advisor engagement strategies, and innovative educational initiatives. At Nicsa, Sarah focuses on enhancing value for members in asset management, wealth management, and alternative investments, while advancing Nicsa’s mission to foster excellence and connectivity across the industry.
