FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 10, 2026
Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists Selects Association Headquarters as New Management Firm
Mount Laurel, New Jersey — The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT), a certification board for sleep health professionals, today announced a strategic partnership with Association Headquarters (AH), a leading full-service association management company (AMC) headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. Effective June 15, 2026, AH will serve as the BRPT’s professional management firm, bringing decades of association expertise to support the organization’s mission, certificants, and long-term growth.
Dedicated to setting global standards for – certification and credentialing, the BRPT issues the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) designation, which is the leading internationally recognized credential in sleep technology, in addition to the Certification in Sleep Health (CCSH) and other professional certificates.
The selection of Association Headquarters follows a competitive review process, with the BRPT leadership identifying AH’s breadth of services, demonstrated results, and deep understanding of the importance of credentialing bodies.
The staff team will be led by MaryBeth Kurland, MPA, CAE, ICE-CCP as its Executive Director. Kurland replaces James Magruder following his retirement from the BRPT at the end of June. Kurland joins BRPT with nearly 30 years of association management experience including over 15 years working with credentialing organizations. BRPT’s staff remains in place as employees of Association Headquarters, allowing BRPT to leverage the expertise and deep BRPT-specific knowledge and minimize disruption to day-to-day operations. In addition to current staff, financial services, web, marketing, and technology services will be centralized under AH.
“This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for the BRPT. We evaluated partners who not only understood the mechanics of certification board management, but who genuinely shared our passion for helping our certificants advance the sleep health profession. Association Headquarters brings together operational excellence with a certificant-first approach. We are confident this collaboration will strengthen our mission and deliver meaningful benefits to our certificants and organization as a whole.”
— Steve Glinka, MPH, RPSGT, President, Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
Built to Help Associations Grow
Association Headquarters partners with mission-driven organizations to strengthen operations, grow membership/credential holders, and help volunteer leaders focus on advancing their industries. Through an integrated team of specialists spanning governance, credentialing, membership, marketing, meetings and events, finance, technology, and strategic planning, AH provides the leadership and operational expertise associations need to create lasting value for their communities.
This partnership positions the BRPT to build on its strong foundation while expanding -member engagement, enhancing professional development, and advancing the sleep health professional industry for years to come.
What This Means for BRPT Credential Holders
BRPT’s credential holders can expect enhanced responsiveness, expanded resources, and a renewed focus on delivering value at every touchpoint. Association Headquarters is committed to elevating the certificant experience through improved communications, streamlined processes, and programming that speaks directly to the needs of sleep health professionals and the larger industry.
AH’s experienced team will work closely with BRPT’s board of directors and volunteer leaders to advance strategic priorities, strengthen industry partnerships, and grow the organization’s impact across the sleep health professional community.
Questions about the transition are welcomed and may be received at info@brpt.org. Additional information will be shared – in the coming weeks.
About the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT)
The Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT) is an independent, nonprofit certification board that cultivates the highest professional and ethical standards for sleep health professionals by providing the leading internationally recognized credential in sleep technology – the Registered Polysomnographic Technologist (RPSGT) credential. Since the first credentialing exam administration in 1979, the BRPT has credentialed over 22,000 RPSGTs in the United States, Canada, and 32 countries overseas. For more information, visit brpt.org.
About Association Headquarters (AH)
Association Headquarters (AH) helps organizations run, grow, and advance their missions. For nearly 50 years, AH has provided association management, consulting, and project-based support to associations, credentialing organizations, societies, and nonprofit organizations across North America. With more than 200 employees and over 140 professional credentials, certifications, and advanced degrees represented across its team, AH works alongside client partners as an extension of their organization, providing expertise across governance, strategy, membership, technology, events, communications, and revenue development. For more information, visit associationheadquarters.com.
Media Contact:
Kelli White
Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists
856-380-6843
kwhite@ahint.com
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