Our Staff

The Management Alliance, Inc. boasts a staff of experienced, talented and resourceful association professionals. We have experts on staff in membership recruitment and retention, financial management, events and the general administration of associations and foundations. As our name suggests, we are allied with professionals in the areas of government relations, technology and communications to ensure that our clients get the best quality service.

As association professionals, we believe in practicing what we preach. We are actively involved in the American Society of Association Executives, the Greater

Washington Society of Association Executives and the Maryland Society of Association Executives and are recognized as leaders in our field.

Here are brief bios on some of our key staff members.

Ronald Sohn, President

Ronald Sohn founded The Management Alliance in 1994 after serving as the executive director of the Shoe Service Institute of America, Associated Roofing Contractors of Maryland, the National Neighborhood Office Agents Club, TempNet and the National Association of State Farm Agents, Inc. with another association management firm. Ron brings 18 years of association experience to his clients as well as a diverse background in business and finance. He is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Greater Washington Society of Association Executives and currently serves on the board of directors of the Maryland Society of Association Executives.

Dawn Lipsey, Vice President

Dawn R. Lipsey is the vice president with The Management Alliance, Inc., and currently serves as executive director of the International Association of Special Investigation Units. She has more than 20 years of association experience, working with the Homebuilders Association of Maryland and another association management company before joining The Management Alliance, Inc. in 1998. Dawn has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore and is currently earning her Masters of Science in management specializing in nonprofit and association management. She is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and Maryland Society of Association Executives where she currently serves on the board of directors.

Debbie Dacre, Financial Manager

Debbie Dacre is the financial manager for The Management Alliance, Inc. where she oversees everything from accounts payable to investment strategies  for all of our clients. Debbie has worked in financial management for 30 years and has specialized in associations for the past 12.

Brittany R. Sohn, Account Executive

Brittany Sohn is an account executive and has been with The Management Alliance, Inc. for over 11 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies from Towson University and is a member of the Maryland Society of Association Executives. Brittany is currently pursuing her Master’s in Management at University of Maryland. She works closely with Dawn Lipsey, completing the tasks and duties of the International Association of Special Investigation Units. Additionally, Brittany works with Ron Sohn, playing a vital role in serving the Maryland Veterinary Medical Association..

 

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