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With nearly 25 years in association management, Jeanne Rosen lends her creativity, marketing and design talents to just about everything that leaves the AMPED office. 

As owner and president, Lynda J. Patterson, FASAE, CAE brings a lifelong passion for the power of community and more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of association management. Lynda is widely recognized for her expertise in developing innovative leadership models, organizational growth strategies, and partnerships to advance...

As owner and president, Lynda J. Patterson, FASAE, CAE brings a lifelong passion for the power of community and more than 25 years of experience in all aspects of association management. Lynda is widely recognized for her expertise in developing innovative leadership models, organizational growth strategies, and partnerships to advance association mission.

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AMPED Association Management (www.manageassociations.com) is a full-service association management company with offices in Madison, WI and Metro Washington, DC. AMPED uses the knowledge gained from working with multiple organizations to help associations achieve their highest potential. AMPED provides association leadership, strategic planning,...

AMPED Association Management (www.manageassociations.com) is a full-service association management company with offices in Madison, WI and Metro Washington, DC. AMPED uses the knowledge gained from working with multiple organizations to help associations achieve their highest potential. AMPED provides association leadership, strategic planning, meeting planning and management, member communications, financial management, and public relations services to a variety of national and global trade and professional associations.

AMPED is proud of its 45-member staff team, which includes CAE (Certified Association Executive), CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and FASAE (Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives) designates. Of the more than 500 association management companies worldwide, AMPED is one of only 80 firms that have achieved the prestigious AMC Institute accreditation, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism and responsibility, while consistently meeting and exceeding all industry standards.

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Ann Massie Nelson is our resident wordsmith, assisting AMPED’s clients with public relations, social media, web content, media relations and marketing. Ann is committed to presenting our clients in their best professional light with communications created to inform and motivate audiences.

Greta Mattison coordinates projects of varying scope and size within AMPED, including marketing, event planning, membership, and communication among others. Greta is instrumental in directing the global mission of our client, the Control System Integrators Association

Brittany Marsala Olson has a passion for being behind the scenes, perfecting the logistics of meetings and events for AMPED's international clients. Through relationship building, she continues to grow meeting attendance and boost sponsorship and exhibit sales.

Emily Petersen’s attention to detail and efficiency allow her to manage a variety of different services for our clients from membership strategy to meeting planning. Working closely with association leadership, Emily responds to volunteer leader and member requests with finesse and genuine interest in the success of our clients. She finds the...

Emily Petersen’s attention to detail and efficiency allow her to manage a variety of different services for our clients from membership strategy to meeting planning. Working closely with association leadership, Emily responds to volunteer leader and member requests with finesse and genuine interest in the success of our clients. She finds the diversity of AMPED’s clients refreshing and enjoys interacting with them daily. Internally, Emily helps keep AMPED moving by supporting our finance staff and IT partners. She interned with AMPED for nearly four years before graduating from the University of Wisconsin and joining the team full time.

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Kim Siebecker is an experienced association professional who manages the certification program for the Control System Integrators Association. Her professional experience includes government relations and grant management.

Kim Striebel is finance manager for AMPED, where she is responsible for all financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting. Working closely with executive staff and volunteer leaders, Kim provides comprehensive and transparent financial management, including detailed income and expense statements.

Laura Ritchie Portz, MBA, CAE, works with several AMPED clients and industries, overseeing general administration, governance, membership data, meeting planning, marketing and more. A born and bred Badger, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree and MBA from UW-Madison and holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the...

Laura Ritchie Portz, MBA, CAE, works with several AMPED clients and industries, overseeing general administration, governance, membership data, meeting planning, marketing and more. A born and bred Badger, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree and MBA from UW-Madison and holds the Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential from the American Society of Association Executives.

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Michelle Czosek has more than 20 years of experience managing a variety of professional and trade associations. She has her hands in many areas of association management, including education, event planning, membership and governance. 

Marechiel Santos-Lang has experience providing leadership and program management for national and international medical, trade and scientific associations. In 2010, she was named one of InBusiness magazine’s Forty under Forty List of Emerging Leaders. She is one of  twelve American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Diversity Executive...

Marechiel Santos-Lang has experience providing leadership and program management for national and international medical, trade and scientific associations. In 2010, she was named one of InBusiness magazine’s Forty under Forty List of Emerging Leaders. She is one of  twelve American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) Class of 2015-2017 scholars. DELP is a prestigious two-year program that recognizes individuals from under-represented identity groups who demonstrate exemplary leadership skills and a commitment to advancing the association community. DELP scholars participate in an accelerated leadership program of education, mentoring, and volunteer service in the association community. At AMPED Marechiel serves as the associate director for the Americas Committee for Treatment & Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) and executive director of the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). 

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Trisha Larson supports AMPED President/CEO Lynda Patterson, while also handling various tasks for the rest of the AMPED team. She provides administrative assistance and maintains a level of organization essential to the success of the office. She enjoys learning about each of our clients by assisting with various client-related tasks as...

Trisha Larson supports AMPED President/CEO Lynda Patterson, while also handling various tasks for the rest of the AMPED team. She provides administrative assistance and maintains a level of organization essential to the success of the office. She enjoys learning about each of our clients by assisting with various client-related tasks as delegated. Trisha has a degree in meeting and event management and more than ten years’ experience in customer service, management, and event coordination.

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Emily’s contributions played an essential role in the success of a recent international science meeting with over 8,000 attendees. Her commitment to excellence in customer service is evident in her daily interactions and problem solving skills. Emily’s skills include meeting logistics, partner relations, and Spanish fluency, making her an...

Emily’s contributions played an essential role in the success of a recent international science meeting with over 8,000 attendees. Her commitment to excellence in customer service is evident in her daily interactions and problem solving skills. Emily’s skills include meeting logistics, partner relations, and Spanish fluency, making her an invaluable member of the team with a wide range of abilities.

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Before joining AMPED in early 2015, Natalie spent several years at a Chicago-area AMC where she worked with nearly a dozen associations, perfecting her event planning and membership service skills. She has a degree in hospitality management from Eastern Illinois University.

Julie Gaier is a former TV news journalist who works in media relations for The Ritterbusch Group, a full-service marketing firm based in Brookfield, Wisconsin. Connect with her at julie@trg-marketing.com or via Twitter @JulieGaier.

Prior to joining AMPED, Amanda Safa worked for nonprofits in the Chicago and Ann Arbor, Michigan area, planning fundraisers, meetings and special events. Her attention to detail, organizational skills and dedication to creating valuable and positive experiences lend to her passion for event planning and management. Safa earned a bachelor's...

Prior to joining AMPED, Amanda Safa worked for nonprofits in the Chicago and Ann Arbor, Michigan area, planning fundraisers, meetings and special events. Her attention to detail, organizational skills and dedication to creating valuable and positive experiences lend to her passion for event planning and management. Safa earned a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University and a master's degree in social work from Loyola University Chicago.

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Terry Driscoll has over 23 years experience in executive level administration. She started her career in the U.S. Navy as a personnel specialist and went on to earn her associate of arts degree from National University in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her enthusiasm for learning has led to a wide-range of professional accomplishments in areas such as...

Terry Driscoll has over 23 years experience in executive level administration. She started her career in the U.S. Navy as a personnel specialist and went on to earn her associate of arts degree from National University in Honolulu, Hawaii. Her enthusiasm for learning has led to a wide-range of professional accomplishments in areas such as customer service, accounting, (OSHA) safety, graphic design, meeting management and event planning. She is currently working toward the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation.

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With over 20 years of diverse experience, Chris Caple joined AMPED as a meeting manager in 2015. Her background includes corporate sales for hotels, partner development with convention and visitors bureaus, and corporate and association meeting planning, as well as planning and executing several local Madison based events. By working closely...

With over 20 years of diverse experience, Chris Caple joined AMPED as a meeting manager in 2015. Her background includes corporate sales for hotels, partner development with convention and visitors bureaus, and corporate and association meeting planning, as well as planning and executing several local Madison based events. By working closely with diverse teams, Chris is adept at responding to changing circumstances with an authentic desire to build and nurture productive relationships with clients and suppliers. She earned a bachelors degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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Jen Brydges is a passionate leader who enjoys strategic planning, program management, governance and creating operational efficiencies. She has created and executed successful growth plans for both nonprofit and private sector organizations. Jen has bachelor’s degrees in political science and public administration from the University...

Jen Brydges is a passionate leader who enjoys strategic planning, program management, governance and creating operational efficiencies. She has created and executed successful growth plans for both nonprofit and private sector organizations. Jen has bachelor’s degrees in political science and public administration from the University Wisconsin-Green Bay and a master’s degree in political science from California State University-Los Angeles.

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