American Association Of Nurse

Rosemont, IL · Founded 1939

Professional association advancing patient safety and excellence in nurse anesthesiology practice nationwide

Primary audience
Healthcare professionals
Work area
Professional association
Topic
Nurse anesthesiology
Contact
William Bruce
Website Contact

About Organization

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists supports and advances the nurse anesthesiology profession through advocacy, education, and professional development. Based in Rosemont, IL, the organization operates with $11.5 million in annual revenue and employs 120 staff members serving the profession since 1939.

What They Focus On

Patient Safety

Advancing clinical excellence and quality standards in anesthesia care to protect patients and improve outcomes nationwide

Professional Advocacy

Protecting nurse anesthetists' scope of practice through state and federal regulatory affairs and legislative engagement

Member Education

Providing continuing education, professional development resources, and career support to advance nurse anesthesiology practice

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$11.5M

-65.6% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$12.5M

-63% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$82.1M

+4.2% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

120

+3.4% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $11,466,217 $12,511,794 $82,122,275 120
2023 $33,355,183 $33,821,190 $78,821,542 116
2021 $31,967,008 $29,930,878 $61,708,056 125
2020 $28,961,518 $25,869,868 $73,195,085 122
2019 $27,524,169 $25,742,114 $65,965,189 123
2018 $31,659,384 $28,355,788 $62,997,787 117
2017 $28,050,901 $26,789,555 $54,996,567 117

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Advocacy and Representation

    Engage federal and state legislators to protect nurse anesthetists' practice rights and patient access

  • 02

    Education and Training

    Deliver continuing education programs and professional development resources to members nationwide

  • 03

    Standards Development

    Establish clinical practice guidelines and quality standards to ensure patient safety excellence

  • 04

    Member Services

    Provide regulatory guidance, marketing support, and professional resources to advance member careers

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by American Association Of Nurse

Patient Safety Advancement

Promotes excellence in anesthesia care through best practices, standards development, and quality improvement initiatives for nurse anesthetists

Professional Development

Provides continuing education, certification support, and career resources to advance nurse anesthesiology practice and clinical excellence

Government Affairs Advocacy

Engages in state and federal regulatory affairs to protect nurse anesthetists' scope of practice and patient access

Student Support Programs

Offers educational donations, luncheons, and resources to support the next generation of nurse anesthetists

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind American Association Of Nurse.

Tracy Young

Tracy Young

MSNA, MBA, CRNA - President-elect
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $13,188
Debra Diaz

Debra Diaz

Position unknown
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,750
Jeff Molter

Jeff Molter

MBA, MSN, CRNA - President
Jennifer Banek

Jennifer Banek

MSN, MHA, CRNA - Vice President
Randy Cornelius

Randy Cornelius

Dnp, Crna, Arnp - Treasurer
Jerrol Wallace

Jerrol Wallace

Dnap, Msn, Crna, Capt (Ret.), Usn, Faana, Faan - Director Region 1
WB

William Bruce

Chief Executive Officer
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $507,118
DA

David Anderson

Chief Financial Officer
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $405,374
EO

Eric O'Connor

Chief Innovation Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $325,918
IL

Ingrida Lusis

Chief Advocacy Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $320,529
AB

Ann Bresingham

Chief Hr Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $277,709
LA

Luis A Rivera

Senior Director Of State Managment Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $260,281
AS

Amy Sherwood

Chief Membership Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $239,936
SC

Sarah Chacko

Senior Director Of State Government Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $227,360
RG

Romy Gelb-Zimmer

Director Of Regulatory Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $201,984
MR

Mary Reynolds

Senior Director Of Marketing
Full-time
Compensation: $193,581
JS

Janet Setnor

President
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $101,125
JM

Jeffrey Molter

President-Elect
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $31,875
ER

Erik Rauch

Director Region 7
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $18,125
SN

Susan Newell

Director Region 1
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $14,438
MM

Michael MacKinnon

Director Region 5
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $10,438
SY

Stacy Yancey

Director Region 4
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $10,438
DK

Daniel King

Director Region 3
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,750
EF

Erin Foley

Director Region 6
20 hrs/week
Compensation: $2,750
LJ

Lorraine Jordan

Chief Science Officer
30 hrs/week
EG

Eric Graunke

Controller
30 hrs/week
Compensation: $210,631

Milestones

1939

AANA Founded

1939

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists established to advance the profession

1948

Tax-Exempt Status Granted

1948

Received IRS recognition as tax-exempt professional association

2023

Peak Revenue Year

2023

Achieved highest annual revenue of $33.4 million supporting member services

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

JB
Jennifer Banek Treasurer 20.00 hrs/week · $13,188

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$3.7M

Highest Paid

$553K

William Bruce

Compensated Officers

15

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
William Bruce Chief Executive Officer $507,118 $46,266 $553,384 30
David Anderson Chief Financial Officer $405,374 $34,674 $440,048 30
Eric O'Connor Chief Innovation Officer $325,918 $39,413 $365,331 40
Ingrida Lusis Chief Advocacy Officer $320,529 $13,421 $333,950 40
Ann Bresingham Chief HR Officer $277,709 $33,750 $311,459 40
Luis A Rivera Senior Director Of State Managment Affairs $260,281 $40,806 $301,087 40
Sarah Chacko Senior Director Of State Government Affairs $227,360 $41,145 $268,505 40
Amy Sherwood Chief Membership Officer $239,936 $20,437 $260,373 40
Romy Gelb-Zimmer Director Of Regulatory Affairs $201,984 $39,723 $241,707 40
Mary Reynolds Senior Director Of Marketing $193,581 $38,310 $231,891 40
Eric Graunke Controller $210,631 $20,234 $230,865 30
Janet Setnor President $101,125 — $101,125 20
Jeffrey Molter President-Elect $31,875 — $31,875 20
Erik Rauch Director Region 7 $18,125 — $18,125 20
Susan Newell Director Region 1 $14,438 — $14,438 20

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$30K Grants Received
1 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
NB
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
$30K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
111 Registrations
76 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 76 total

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8 filings
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4 filings
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4 filings
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4 filings
Self
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3 filings
Self
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3 filings
Self
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2 filings
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2 filings
Self
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2 filings
Self
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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2 filings
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
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1 filing
Self
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1 filing
Self
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1 filing
Self
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1 filing
Self
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1 filing
Self
American Association Of Healthcare Administrative Management
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Hip And Knee Surgeons (Aahks)
1 filing
Self
American Association Of Homecare
1 filing
Self
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1 filing
Self
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1 filing
Self
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1 filing
Self
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1 filing
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+ 26 more clients

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

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Phone

(847) 692-7050

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10275 W Higgins Road 500 Rosemont, IL 60018