Mike Downs serves as Executive Director of the Society of Broadcast Engineers, bringing more than 27 years of international nonprofit leadership experience to the role. Before joining SBE in January 2025, he spent a decade as chief staff executive of Key Club International and later directed conventions and meetings for Kiwanis International beginning in 2012, guiding sustained organizational growth and strategic development. Downs holds multiple industry certifications, including Certified Association Executive, Certified Meeting Professional, Certified Event Designer, and Digital Event Strategist. A longtime leader in Indiana’s association community, he is committed to advancing SBE’s mission and delivering exceptional value to its members. [sbe.org]