Mark Engle to Retire in February
Published: 2026-01-02
After 31 years of visionary leadership at AMC and within the association management community, Mark Engle will retire in February 2026 and continue in his role on the AMC Board of Directors. Renowned for his advocacy for good governance and high performing boards, Mark has focused much of his career on advancing the profession of…
Learn more5 AMC Staff Selected as Forty Under 40 Awardees
Published: 2025-10-21
We’re thrilled to announce that five members of our AMC team have been selected as Forty Under 40 awardees by Association Forum in recognition of their leadership, commitment, and impact within the association community. Stephanie Adams, Senior Education Manager for the National Association of Neonatal Nurses Robin Chan, Operations and Education Manager for the Society…
Learn more5 Ways to Strategically Boost Member Engagement in Associations
Published: 2025-10-13
Member engagement isn’t just about keeping your community active. It’s about building lasting relationships that drive growth, satisfaction, and loyalty. When associations create meaningful, personalized experiences, members are more likely to participate, renew, and advocate for the organization. Longtime AMC client, the Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN), has seen firsthand how intentional engagement strategies can…
Learn moreFrom Static to Smart: Transforming Legacy Content with AI
Published: 2025-09-16
Associations are rich in content. Years of newsletters, white papers, conference proceedings, and member resources form a deep archive of institutional knowledge. Yet, much of this content sits idle, underutilized and often forgotten. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, where personalization and relevance are key to member engagement, legacy content needs more than just a facelift—it…
Learn moreAMC Reaccredited by AMCI
Published: 2025-08-15
We’re excited to announce we have earned re-accreditation by the AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the association management industry. Among 500-plus association management companies worldwide, only 80 have achieved AMC Institute Accreditation, demonstrating the commitment, integrity, and ability to deliver the highest level of professional management services to association and not-for-profit clients. Accredited management…
Learn morePierre M. Désy Joins AMC as CEO of AAHPM
Published: 2025-08-12
We’re pleased to announce that Pierre M. Désy, MPH CAE, has joined Association Management Center (AMC) and will serve as the chief executive officer (CEO) of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM), a professional organization managed by AMC. Désy brings more than 25 years of healthcare association management and public health expertise…
Learn moreRobert Oakes Appointed Vice President of Technology and Digital Customer Experience
Published: 2025-07-28
We’re pleased to announce that Robert Oakes, CPM CSM CSPO SA Project +, has been promoted to vice president of technology and digital customer experience. In his nearly 6-year tenure at AMC, Oakes has been a results-driven strategic partner to our association and nonprofit clients, delivering transformative solutions and services that drive growth and enhance…
Learn moreNavigating Financial Uncertainty in the Boardroom
Published: 2025-07-25
What happens when financial distress impacts the association boardroom? How can boards navigate their organizations forward during times of financial uncertainty? Find out from Mary Beth Benner, vice president of client relations; Julie Nemmer, vice president of accounting and financial services; and Steve Smith, AMC CEO, in the vlog below. They answer questions including Be…
Learn moreMark Engle and Debbie Trueblood to Speak at ASAE Annual Meeting
Published: 2025-06-30
AMC Governance Consultants Mark Engle and Debbie Trueblood have been selected to speak at the ASAE Annual Meeting, August 9-12. AGI CEO Series: What Association Governance Can Learn from the Corporate Sector—August 10 As a co-speaker for this session, Mark joins association CEOs in sharing how the CEO role shapes board behavior, the impact of…
Learn more5 Strategies for Creating Engaging ERG Meetings
Published: 2025-06-25
AMC launched its first employee resource groups (ERGs) in 2021 to create space for team members who share similar interests, lived experiences, or identities to come together to support one another. Since then, they have become thriving communities that offer meaningful opportunities for connection and learning beyond the workspace. We now have 6 distinct ERGs…
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