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.

Claudia Clemons, Executive Vice President

Claudia Clemons currently serves as executive vice president of The Management Alliance, Inc. and as executive director of three of its client organizations. Claudia has worked for more than 20 years in association management and has experience with dozens of associations. Claudia is a member of ASAE, GWSAE and MSAE.

Dawn Lipsey, Senior Account Executive

Dawn Lipsey is an account executive with The Management Alliance, Inc., currently serving as executive director of the International Association of Special Investigation Units. She has 14 years of association experience, working with the Homebuilders Association of Maryland and another association management firm before joining The Management Alliance, Inc. in 1996. Dawn has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business from the University of Baltimore and is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Maryland Society of Association Executives.

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.

Colleen Wagner, Financial Assistant

Colleen Wagner works in the The Management Alliance, Inc.'s financial department where she handles all accounts receivable. She has an AA degree in accounting and has worked in the financial field for 34 years. Colleen has worked in the government sector, small business field, public accounting, insurance industry and, for the past four years, in association management.

 
 

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