Board Spotlight: John Tramontana
John Tramontana, CAE
MSAE role: Chair
1st Year of Involvement in MSAE: 2014
Professional role: CEO
Employer: Michigan Veterinary Medical Association
Years in Current Position: 4
In-office, hybrid or remote: In-office
MSAE: Tell us a little bit about your experience working with or for associations.
JT: I love the mission-driven work. You can see the results of what you do each day and how it benefits your members. It's a selfless profession that exists to better the lives and livelihoods of your members. That makes it a very rewarding experience.
JT: My colleagues encouraged me to get more involved in both continuing education and the Diamond Awards.
JT: MSAE has given so much to my career. I'm a CEO because of this organization and the connections I've made through it during my membership. I owe it so much more than I could ever give back.
JT: I live with my wife, Jessica, and daughters Isla (11) and Gia (9), in DeWitt. We have two dogs, Rosie and Zola.
JT: I love to watch/attend sporting events, theater, movies, reading, traveling, skiing.
JT: I serve as vice president for the DeWitt Public Schools Board of Education, board member for the Michigan Association of School Boards, and secretary for the Veterinary Medical Association Executives. I'm also a part-time Realtor for Coldwell Banker Hubbell Briarwood.
JT: Do it. You won't regret it. The things you'll learn and the people you'll meet far exceed your annual dues or the time you put into it. It's those connections that will help advance your career in Michigan and beyond.