KaWest Partners (KWP) is a uniquely qualified partnership of credentialing industry experts who collaborate with associations to strengthen membership value through creative credentialing, learning, and accreditation strategies.

Why KWP?

We’re people who care about people. Our team is deeply invested in supporting missions, nurturing trusted relationships, and engaging in meaningful work that advances the professions our clients serve.

The KWP team brings decades of combined experience leading and advising credentialing initiatives across nearly every professional vertical, both domestic and global. We are recognized senior leaders from credentialing organizations, associations, and providers of all sizes from startups to 50-year legacies.

Our Partners:

Todd Galati, MA, CAE
Bryan Kainrath, MBA
Lisa Sallstrom, MS, PMP, CAE, CRP
Bobbi Vernon, MA, ICE-CCP
Bill West, MBA, ICE-CCP
Aaron White, MBA, MJur

How We Serve Associations and Credentialing Bodies:

• Market Evaluation & Program Consultation – Determine if, when, and how to create or evolve credentials that align with member value and mission.
• Incremental Leadership & Interim Support – Access fractional leaders, credentialing coaches, or staff augmentation to propel your programs forward.
• Accreditation Guidance – Benchmark your programs, navigate standards, and manage applications or maintenance with expert support.
• Full-Service Credential Management – Partner with a complete credentialing operations team to design, implement, and sustain programs or build internal capacity.
• Learning & Workforce Strategy – Transform learning products into credentials, explore skills-based pathways, and create stackable opportunities that grow member impact.

What are your association’s credentialing challenges? KaWest Partners is here to help.

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