Kelly Turner, CAE

President & CEO

Kelly is passionate about strengthening the association industry through education and networking. She enjoys spending time with her family outdoors and traveling.

Maryanne F. Greketis, CMP, CTA

Career Enrichment manager 

Maryanne is proud to be a lifelong Michigan resident. She is passionate about professional and career development, meeting planning, promoting Michigan associations and any opportunity to spend time with her grandchildren. She lives in the Lansing area with her husband.

Denise Amburgey

CFO of MSAE/General Manager of MSAE Service Corporation

Denise is an avid reader of all subjects and loves to watch movies.  Denise and her husband are huge animal lovers and have a miniature schnauzer named Sassafras Jazz but goes by Sassie!

Taylor Benavente

Association Industry Advocate

Hailing from Hawai'i, Taylor is a graduate of MSU's World Politics and Public Policy programs. A fan of learning, you'll find him at the Institute of Public Policy and Social Research or the Institute for Quality and Innovation. His favorite food group is sandwiches.

Ryan Handy

Association Community Manager

Ryan graduated from MSU in 2007 and has worked in events for over 10 years, including positions with Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Lansing Entertainment and Public Facilities Authority, and Karmanos Cancer Institute.

Kelly Chase, CMP

Member ServiceS Coordinator

When Kelly Chase, CMP is not working part-time for MSAE, she is a full time mother of two, Zac and Madeline.  She usually is smiling when she is taking care of her small people and association executives.

Board of Directors

Denise G. McGinn, CAE
BOARD CHAIRMAN
President
Association Guidance

Cynthia H. Maher, CAE
CHAIRMAN ELECT
Executive Director
Michigan Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association

Lorraine Goodrich
TREASURER
Chief Financial Officer
Automotive Industry Action Group

Jared Burkhart, CAE
SECRETARY
Executive Director
Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics

Barry Cargill, CAE
PAST CHAIRMAN
Executive Director
Michigan HomeCare & Hospice Association

Bonnifer Ballard, CAE

Executive Director

American Water Works Association - Michigan Section

Steve Carey, CAE
Executive Director
National Truck Equipment Association

 

Scott T. Ellis
Executive Director
Michigan Licensed Beverage Association

Carey Goryl, MSW, CAE
CEO
Association of Staff Physician Recruiters

Michael Moss, CAE
President
Society for College & University Planning

Donna Oser, CAE
Director of Leadership Development and Executive Search Services
Michigan Association of School Boards

Andi Osters
Assistant Director
Michigan High School Athletic Association

Kimberly R. Pontius, CAE
Executive Vice President
Traverse Area Association of REALTORS®

Jack Schripsema, CTA
President/CEO
Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau

 

Richard P. Seely, CAE
Account Executive/Medicare Advisor
Member Insurance Solutions

Ara Topouzian
Executive Director
Michigan Venture Capital Association

MSAE Service Corporation Board of Directors

Mike Wenkel, CAE
CHAIRMAN
Executive Director
Michigan Potato Industry Commission

Angela Madden
VICE-CHAIRMAN
Executive Director
Michigan Association of Ambulance Services

David Moulton
SECRETARY
Member Services Manager
SME

Jared Burkhart, CAE
TREASURER
Executive Director
Michigan Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics