{"podcast":{"title":"Associations Thrive","slug":"associations-thrive-5756942","podcast_index_feed_id":5756942,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/associations-thrive/","website_url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d7b8bee9-a4ea-4d53-9590-cb5dd05e76cf/AEgteUQAHsjBcEekDEHb6bJU.jpg","author":"Joanna Pineda","episode_count":182,"summary":"This is Associations Thrive, the podcast celebrating successful associations and their leaders. Listen in as top association executives tell all, revealing the creative and innovative ways they’re increasing their bottom line, serving their members, and reimaging their organizations. The Associations Thrive podcast is hosted by Joanna Pineda, CEO & Chief Troublemaker at Matrix Group International. Joanna’s personal mission and the mission of Matrix Group is to help associations and nonprofits increase membership, generate revenue and thrive in the digital space. We believe that every association has a unique mission and unique story in how they’re serving their members, impacting their industry, and ultimately changing the world. Guests include top trade association, professional society, and non profit executives. We’re here to help amplify their stories so all associations can learn and thrive, together.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942"},"episode":{"title":"181. Michele Jones, EVP/CEO of NIA, on Her Long Tenure, National Standards, and Member Value in a Consolidating Industry","slug":"181-michele-jones-evp-ceo-of-nia-on-her-long-tenure-national-standards-and-member-value-in-a-consolidating-industry","published_at":"2026-05-21T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942/181-michele-jones-evp-ceo-of-nia-on-her-long-tenure-national-standards-and-member-value-in-a-consolidating-industry","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942","url":"https://www.matrixgroup.net/associations-thrive-podcast/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a62bf649-fbfa-4263-89c6-7a6f9a06720e.mp3","summary":"What if one of the most important contributors to energy efficiency, worker safety, and emissions reduction is also one of the most overlooked? And in an industry facing consolidation and private equity pressure, how can an association help members see the value of community, standards, and education? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Michele Jones, EVP/CEO of the National Insulation Association (NIA). Michele discusses: How NIA represents more than 250 companies across the mechanical insulation industry, including contractors, distributors, manufacturers, fabricators, and metal building laminators. What mechanical insulation is and why it matters. How industry consolidation and private equity ownership are affecting membership, dues, sponsorships, foundation giving, and conference attendance across the association. Why NIA is launching a “dog and pony show” roadshow to meet directly with member companies. How NIA just held its 70th convention, celebrated in Puerto Rico with strong attendance and recognition of past presidents. How NIA is partnering with AMPP to develop national insulation installation standards. NIA’s new Learning Management System. Why Michele believes mechanical insulation still does not get the respect it deserves, even though it lowers energy costs, reduces pollution, protects personnel, and keeps systems running properly. References: NIA Website","meta_description":"What if one of the most important contributors to energy efficiency, worker safety, and emissions reduction is also one of the most overlooked? And in an…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1660,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/associations-thrive-5756942/episodes/181-michele-jones-evp-ceo-of-nia-on-her-long-tenure-national-standards-and-member-value-in-a-consolidating-industry/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/associations-thrive-5756942/181-michele-jones-evp-ceo-of-nia-on-her-long-tenure-national-standards-and-member-value-in-a-consolidating-industry.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}