Our Team

Janet joined McBride & Associates in 2010 and became Owner and CEO in 2021.

Janet has more than 20 years of experience in association management, including serving as the Heartland District Field Associate for the Association for Operations Management and serving as Senior Manager, Chapter Services for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America.

Janet has held the prestigious Certified Association Executive designation since June 2006 through the American Society for Association Executives. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism/Mass Communications from Kansas State University and a Master of Science in Management degree from Baker University. At M&A, she serves as the Executive Director of three statewide trade/professional associations, providing initiative and direction for development of strategic business plans, leadership development, membership growth, government relations/advocacy expansion, meeting and event planning, continuing education opportunities for members, website development and management, producing and disseminating communications including newsletters and eblasts, and building relationships with allied organizations.

Janet is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and serves on the Small Staff Association Committee, the Nebraska Society of Association Executives and assists with the NSAE Certified Association Executive Study Group, and serves as Secretary and Grant Writer for the Millard Business Community Foundation.

Dave is the Founder of McBride & Associates and served as it's CEO through 2020. He continues to provide management services to M&A clients and is a consultant to the company. He has more than 40 years of experience managing associations and nonprofit organizations.

Dave served as Public Relations Director for the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce following his graduation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He became Director of Communication and Education for the Nebraska Bankers Association and formed McBride & Associates in July of 1983.

Dave has helped lead more than two dozen associations and nonprofit organizations to enhancements in governance, increased engagement of volunteers, expansion of membership value, and development of financial resources.

Dave has managed legislative, advocacy, and government relations activities for several clients and serves as a registered lobbyist at the Nebraska Legislature. He is a Past Chairman of the Association Executives Advisory Council for a national trade association; has served as a lecturer, panelist and presenter on association management topics; served on multiple national committees for client organizations; and is a national award recipient for excellence in association management.

Dave has been involved in many community activities and is the recipient of various awards and recognitions for service and achievement. In 2016, Dave received the Optometric Executive of the Year Award from the North Central States Optometric Council. In 2013, he received the Vision Service Award from the Heart of America Contact Lens Society. In 2006, he received the top honor from the NAIFA National Board of Trustees for excellence in association management, as well as being honored by the NOA and NAIFA-NE Boards of Directors for exemplary service to the associations. He has also been cited by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), and is an honored member of Who’s Who in U.S. Executives.

Dave is a member of ASAE, the Nebraska Society of Association Executives (NSAE), Leadership Lincoln Alumni Association and International Association of Optometric Executives, in addition to serving on the Pinnacle Bank Arena Advisory Board.

Adrian Sanchez joined McBride & Associates in 2020.

Adrian has more than 15 years experience working with nonprofit associations. His experience includes working as the Communications Director for the Nebraska Hospital Association, serving on the Boards of Nebraska CASA and the Platte Valley Literacy Association. Adrian also served on the Nebraska Latino-American Commission, including four years as Chair.

Adrian has a Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communications degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and holds the distinction of graduating from the inaugural class of the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Nebraska program and is a graduate of Leadership Lincoln.

Adrian’s primary responsibilities include government relations, membership services, marketing and communications, event and program planning, and public relations.

Annette McRoy joined McBride & Associates in 2022.

Annette's responsibilities as the Workforce Development Manager for the Nebraska Utility Contractors Association include developing and enhancing relationships with Nebraska middle school, high school, and community college administrators, teachers, parents, and students.

In addition, she will work with SkillsUSA & FFA chapter advisors and students and second chance/re-introductory programs. Annette will coordinate classroom talks and host jobsite visits; encourage participation in Construction Career Days, Dozer Day, and other related workforce development events.

Robb Crouch joined McBride & Associates in 2024.

Robb Crouch, an experienced nonprofit business professional, joined McBride & Associates in 2024. As Associate Director, he supports the Nebraska Optometric Association with responsibilities that include membership services, marketing communications, public relations, events and programs, volunteer engagement and more.

Robb served 23 years at the University of Nebraska Foundation as Director of Public Relations and has served in communications and development roles at Union Adventist University. He also has corporate communications experience in the telecom industry. A graduate of Union Adventist University, he studied communications and public relations and holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.

David joined McBride & Associates as a financial administrator in 2023.

He has owned and operated a bookkeeping business for four years and has experience with a variety of industries.

David enjoyed a career as a physical therapist assistant for nine years before deciding to follow his passion for business and launching his own bookkeeping business. His responsibilities for McBride include monthly bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, and compliance reporting.

Dylan Starr joined McBride & Associates in June 2024.

Dylan is a senior at Doane University majoring in Business Administration with an expected graduation date of May 2025.

Dylan is a student athlete who competed in the May 2024 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics track & field national championships ranking 14th in the high jump for the Doane Tigers track and field team.

Dylan previously worked for Starr Plumbing, LLC, as a plumber and for College Heights Country Club as a grounds keeper.