Intrepid Learning Solutions Executive named Chair-Elect to the ASTD Board of Directors

Seattle, Washington – October 14, 2009 – Sam Herring, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Intrepid Learning Solutions, has been selected to serve as the 2010 chair-elect on the board of directors for the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals.

Mr. Herring joined ASTD’s board in 2008 as a director, and will serve for two more years, becoming chair of the board in 2011. The board sets the Society’s strategic direction and provides leadership to the profession and ASTD’s members worldwide. To read ASTD’s Press Release around the Chair-Elect announcement, please visit: http://www.astd.org/ASTD/aboutus/pressRoom/Press+Releases.htm

“ASTD is very fortunate to have Sam’s business expertise and deep knowledge of the learning field on our Board of Directors,” said Tony Bingham, President and CEO, ASTD. “We appreciate his exceptional volunteer service and dedication to growing the ASTD community.”

At Intrepid Learning Solutions, Mr. Herring leads the company’s consulting, marketing, and major account management operations. He is a frequent speaker at universities and leading industry conferences, and author of articles and white papers around the challenges, trends and opportunities in learning. To read Sam’s most recently authored white paper, please visit:

http://www.intrepidls.com/thoughtleadership/whitepapers/lean.php

“Sam is an outstanding practitioner and is deeply committed to the learning profession. He brings a wealth of knowledge around the future of learning to Intrepid and our clients; we’re delighted he’ll be contributing to ASTD and the learning profession in his capacity as Chair-Elect, and then Chair of the Board,” shares Vikesh Mahendroo, President and CEO, Intrepid Learning Solutions.

About Intrepid Learning Solutions

Intrepid Learning Solutions is a dedicated provider of award-winning learning solutions that drive business performance. Founded in 1999, Intrepid offers consulting, technology and managed learning services to companies worldwide. In addition, the company offers packaged holistic learning solutions that can be rapidly tailored to support individual learner preferences and broader business goals. For more information, visit http://www.intrepidls.com.

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