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Susan Waters

1951 - 2014

Susan Waters obituary, 1951-2014, Snow Hill, MD

BORN

1951

DIED

2014

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Susan Waters Obituary

Susan Bell Waters

Snow Hill -Susan Bell Waters died peacefully at her home on December 16, 2014. A nationally recognized association executive, Susan was born in Denton, Maryland, on February 21st, 1951, and grew up in Public Landing, Maryland, on the Chincoteague Bay. She is remembered by her many friends and colleagues for her warmth, compassion, and for going out of her way for others.

Susan was appointed CEO of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) in 2010, after serving as Deputy CEO beginning in 2007. Her leadership experience is deep and wide ranging, including serving as president of an organizational consulting firm, and as CEO of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants, the Massachusetts Bar Association, the San Francisco Medical Society, and the Prince George's County (MD) Medical Society.

Susan's skills as a leader were recognized repeatedly. Among many other recognitions, she was the first woman to serve as president of the American Association of Medical Society Executives and the Board of Directors and as an officer of the American Society of Association Executives. She was also a trustee and treasurer for the Foundation of the Business and Professional Women's Federation/USA. In 2013, she was the recipient of the American Society of Association Executives' Key Award, which recognizes the association CEO who demonstrates exceptional qualities of leadership and displays a deep commitment to voluntary membership organizations.

Susan earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, a master's degree in Organization Development from the University of San Francisco, and a doctorate of management from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.

Susan is survived by a twin sister, Marty Pusey; two brothers, Bill Waters (and his wife Marilyn) and Donald Waters (and his wife Linda); nephew Ryan Waters; nieces Katie Keith (and husband Jon) and Sarah Dryden (husband Michael).

A funeral service will be on Monday, December 22, 2014 at 2PM at Makemie Memorial Presbyterian Church in Snow Hill, MD, Arrangements are being handled by the Burbage Funeral Home in Snow Hill. Rev. Debra Latture will officiate. Interment will follow in the Makemie Presbyterian Churchyard. A celebration of Susan's life will also be held at the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, February 7th. The family asks that donations be made in Susan's name to two organizations she strongly supported: "So Others Might Eat," an interfaith, community-based organization that helps the poor and homeless in Washington, D.C., 71 O Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001, www.some.org; and "Smile Train," an international charity dedicated to addressing children's cleft lip and palate - www.smiletrain.org. Letters of condolence may be sent to the family via [email protected]

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Published by The Daily Times on Dec. 21, 2014.

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Jean (Brenner) Sword

December 31, 2014

Susan helped put the pieces together when I went through a divorce in our 20s. She remained a treasured friend to me and my son's all the years after. So many memories...She will be missed.

Ed Shanbacker

December 28, 2014

Susan did more to shape my career than anyone else I have known. Whenever we looked back over our times together, it always ended in a good laugh... a laugh I'll remember for all my days. Susan truly had a life well-lived! To her family and other friends, my sincere sympathies.

Gene Cleaver

December 23, 2014

It's been many years since I knew you when you were in San Francisco and we were with the Medical Exchange of California. I remember you well. Thank you, Susan, for all you did.

Steven Siesser

December 22, 2014

I enjoyed working with and for Susan during the 2 years our tenure overlapped at NAIFA and thought NAIFA made an excellent choice in naming her as CEO

December 22, 2014

So sorry to read of Sue's passing. She was a good friend in our school days. Mary (Louise-Kurtz) Hostetler

Richard watson

December 22, 2014

Susan you were a great business woman that received your smarts from the Eastern Shore. This Country boy will never forget you. I will continue to support your cause to place a better smile on a childs face. Rest in peace dear.

Connie Johnson

December 21, 2014

Marty and family,your memories will comfort you forever.

Jean Stevens

December 21, 2014

I worked with Susan at the Massachusetts Bar Association and always found her to be a fair and caring person. My condolences and prayers to her family and loved ones.

Cammie Scott

December 20, 2014

Susan will be greatly missed. She was a great leader and innovator. The programs and ideas she brought to life will live well beyond her.

Van Land

December 20, 2014

What can one say except that Susan will be missed not only by her family but also her NAIFA family as well. My condolences to the family.

December 20, 2014

How sad and much too early to say goodbye to Susan...A colleague, a friend, a client, an occasional sparring partner...and above all..a woman of exceptional integrity and wisdom all tied together with a lovely smile and keen intelligence. Dadie Perlov, Founder, Consensus Management Group

Mona Buckley

December 20, 2014

Shocked and saddened by the loss of a great colleague and friend of many years. Smart, witty, warm and generous. She will be so missed in the Association community.

December 20, 2014

As a member of Susan's NAIFA family, I add my sadness to that of all of us who knew and loved her. Deepest condolences to all (so many) whose lives Susan touched. Rest in peace, dear Susan; we will miss you. Dani Kehoe

Haydee Dawson

December 19, 2014

A great loss for our association and industry. Haydee Dawson NAIFA-Scottsdale

Susan Bitter Smith

December 19, 2014

Susan will be greatly missed. I count her as my friend and as a leader in the Association Management world. I was so honored to be present when she received her Doctorate and be part of the celebration.She was honored as a Key Award winner from ASAE because of her dedication and her devotion to the Association profession. My deep sympathy to Marty and the rest of Susan's family. I will miss her deeply as I know the rest of her ASAE family will! Susan Bitter Smith, FASAE, CAE

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