New and Existing Client Growth Drives Hiring of Employees
Lexington, KY – June 30, 2011 -- AMR Management Services (AMR), a full-service association management company serving national, regional and local client partners, is pleased to announce the addition of several new professionals to the AMR team. These new positions are driven both by new and existing client growth.
Debbie Scanish, SPHR, joined the AMR team as director of human resources. She is responsible for employee recruiting, retention and performance alignment. Previously, Scanish was the human resources director for a major nonprofit organization in Louisville. She has a bachelor's degree from Wheaton College and an MBA from Sullivan University.
Elena Moreland has joined AMR as a policy analyst for the National Association of State Procurement Officials. Before joining AMR, Moreland was a research and policy analyst at a major university and spent 9 years in public sector service in Romania. She holds a master's degree in public administration from the University of Kentucky.
Lisa Thompson joined the AMR team as programs and education coordinator for one of AMR’s fastest-growing association partners, the National Association of State Procurement Officials. She has more than 12 years of experience with a large travel-related association and is an honors graduate of the University of Kentucky with bachelor’s degrees in marketing and history.
Heather Richardson is AMR’s new accounting coordinator. She supports finance functions for multiple AMR association partners. Previously, Richardson owned her own company providing accounting services to small businesses. She is a graduate of the University of Kentucky with a degree in accounting.
Nathan Liang has joined the team as AMR’s web developer, focused on developing web applications for both AMR and its association clients. Previously, Liang spent three years as a web applications developer at a local software company. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science from the University of Kentucky.
“We have built a top-notch team at AMR over the last few years, and this newest group of team members continues that tradition,” said John Ruffin, CAE, president and chief executive officer of AMR Management Services. “AMR continues to grow and expand, and we couldn’t do it without our great people who continue to exceed our clients’ expectations.”
About AMR Management Services
AMR Management Services turns vision into action and advances association success for a variety of national, regional and local client partners, including non-profit trade and professional organizations. Our mission is to exceed client expectations through innovative association management practices, commitment to excellence and company values, while providing opportunities for our dedicated team members to achieve their professional goals. AMR services include headquarters and administrative support, executive leadership, board management, research and issue management, government affairs, conference and event management, technology, and marketing and creative services. AMR is a member of and accredited by the AMC Institute and its employees are active in the American Society of Association Executives. To learn more, visit www.AMRms.com.
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Contact:
Nick Ruffin, Chief Operating Officer
AMR Management Services
201 E. Main St., Suite 1405, Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 514-9150
nruffin@amrms.com
