Strategic Association Management (SAM) has been selected as the association management company and staffing solution for the Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TxANA), which represents more than 5,000 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and nurse anesthesia students across Texas.

TxANA's mission is to advance patient safety and the profession of nurse anesthesia through recognition of CRNAs as the leading providers of the highest quality of anesthesia care. The association works to strengthen the profession through advocacy, education and member engagement, with a vision of being the trusted resource for the nurse anesthesia community in Texas.

"TxANA has a strong foundation and an engaged community of CRNAs and students," said Megan Woodburn, CAE, SAM Founder and Co-CEO. "We're proud to support the board and leadership in building on that momentum, creating the framework and strategy to help the organization thrive."

SAM will deliver a comprehensive range of services, including executive, board and governance, financial management, communications, and meetings and events support. SAM Account Executive Adam McKeivier, CAE, will serve as Executive Director and CEO, leading the internal staff team and providing strategic and operational support to the volunteer board.

"This partnership with SAM and the appointment of Adam as our Executive Director and CEO reflects our commitment to strategic growth and advancing the nurse anesthesia profession in Texas," said TxANA President Wendy Odell, DNP, CRNA. "We are excited to welcome Adam and the SAM team and are confident this collaboration will further elevate our mission and member value."