Janet joined McBride & Associates in 2010 and has 17 years of experience in association management, including serving as the Heartland District Field Associate for APICS (The Association for Operations Management) and serving as senior manager, chapter services for the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).
Janet has held the prestigious Certified Association Executive designation since June 2006 through the American Society for Association Executives (ASAE). 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. Since joining M&A, she serves as 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 e-blasts, and building relationships with allied organizations. She is a member of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and serves on the Small Staff Association Committee, the Nebraska Society of Association Executives (NSAE) and assists with NSAE’s Certified Association Executive Study Group, and serves as Secretary and Grant Writer for the Millard Business Community Foundation.