Jay Vegso

Jay Vegso is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in membership management and organizational operations. Currently serving as the Senior Director of Member Service at the Heart Rhythm Society since December 2008, Jay has successfully grown membership to over 9,000 members across 90 countries and maintained an impressive 85% membership renewal rate through effective engagement and retention initiatives. Previously, as the Director of Membership, Jay generated $2 million in dues revenue from diverse members in 70 countries, also achieving an 85% membership retention rate. Prior experience at the Computing Research Association from 1999 to 2008 included managing $1.2 million in dues revenue from academic and research institutions. Jay holds an ABD PhD in History from Cornell University and has advanced degrees from the University of Cambridge and the University at Buffalo, alongside a BA in History from The Catholic University of America.