Eugene Mopsik, who took up his appointment as executive director of the American Society of Media Photographers, ASMP, in January of 2003, has a long and distinguished record with the trade association. A successful Philadelphia corporate/industrial photographer for 32 years, Mr. Mopsik served on ASMP's board of directors, including a term as president in 2000-2001.

His photography work was primarily corporate/industrial for such clients as Mack Trucks, Mitsubishi/Fuso, Hyster Company, Ingersoll-Rand, Reed Publishing and Citicorp. In recent years, his work concentrated on heavy industrial, and involved photographing large subjects on location and in studio.

As ASMP executive director, he has recently been involved in discussions with the New York Times regarding their new freelance contract and worked to create new agreements between photographers and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) regarding the rights to images submitted for various AIA competitions. Additionally he is frequent participant on association panel discussions and is often quoted in Photo District News on trade related issues. Beyond the day to day management of ASMP operations, Mr. Mopsik develops long range strategy to maintain ASMP’s position as the premier trade association for publication photographers.

He has a Bachelor of Science in Economics degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and admits being ill-equipped at graduation, in 1970, to become a commercial photographer. However, contrary to the good advice from family, friends, and the Philadelphia Small Business Development Center, he proceeded with his chosen career. Since 1975, when he joined ASMP, he has played a key role in the organization's activities from chapter to national levels. Beyond ASMP and photography, Mr. Mopsik's interests are his family, perennial gardening, cooking, and small boat sailing.