ASPAN Welcomes New Chief Executive Officer, Peter (Pete) Pomilio

CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN), the leader in perianesthesia education, standards, research and clinical practice expertise, today announced the appointment of Pete Pomilio, MBA, CAE, as its Chief Executive Officer, effective July 23, 2025. This appointment comes after an extensive, months-long national search and will coincide with the planned retirement of Kevin G. Dill, MBA, BS, who has served ASPAN as CEO for thirty years.

Under Dill's leadership, ASPAN moved operations from a management company to create its own national office, streamlined its mode of governance, and established a solid financial foundation. The transition comes as the Society looks to expand its organizational capacity to further advance the perianesthesia nursing profession.

"ASPAN is thrilled to have Pete Pomilio as our new CEO," said President Ursula Mellinger, BSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA. "ASPAN's decision to appoint Pomilio reflects its commitment to advancing the field of perianesthesia nursing through dynamic leadership. With an extensive background in managing professional associations, Pete will bring fresh initiatives that further strengthen ASPAN's role as a cornerstone of education, advocacy, and professional development for its members nationwide. His expertise in strategic planning and fostering collaborative environments aligns perfectly with ASPAN's mission to empower perianesthesia nurses and elevate standards of care across diverse healthcare settings."

"I'm incredibly excited to begin this new chapter with ASPAN and bring my experience from other nursing associations into this role," said Pomilio. "I'm honored to follow the strong foundation built by Kevin Dill and the dedicated ASPAN staff and look forward to supporting the continued evolution of this vital association."

Pomilio brings two decades of non-profit executive leadership to ASPAN, most recently as the CEO of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing and the Society of Urologic Nurses and Associates. Previously, he worked as CEO for the American Board of Clinical Social Work as well as the COO for the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance. Pete's successful track record working with boards to grow membership, expand educational opportunities, and achieve long-term objectives via strategic planning makes him ideally suited for his new role at ASPAN.

Pomilio holds an M.B.A. from DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management and a B.A. in psychology from Rutgers University. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Mid-Atlantic Society of Association Executives and is a Certified Association Executive (CAE). Pete and his family reside in New Jersey, and he will be based at the National Office in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

About ASPAN
The American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses (ASPAN) represents the interests of 60,000 nurses in preanesthesia and postanesthesia care, ambulatory surgery, and pain management. Created by and for perianesthesia nurses, ASPAN provides unparalleled education, research, clinical practice expertise, and standards.

Media Contact:
R. Douglas Hanisch
Marketing and Communications Manager
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses
[email protected] | 877.737.9696, x. 215
90 Frontage Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034

SOURCE American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses