LEXINGTON, KY — AMR Management Services is pleased to announce a series of executive leadership promotions, effective January 1, 2026, reflecting the firm’s continued growth and investment in exceptional talent.

Tracy Tucker has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Tucker will oversee AMR’s day-to-day operations, ensuring operational excellence, scalability, and consistent delivery of high-quality service to clients. Tucker has been with AMR more than 25 years and previously served as Executive Vice President.

LEXINGTON, KY — AMR Management Services, a Kentucky-based association management firm, is pleased to welcome the Master Brewers Association of the Americas (MBAA) as its newest client. MBAA joins a growing roster of more than 25 national and international associations that have chosen AMR as their trusted management partner.

Founded in 1887, MBAA is a dynamic, growing community of more than 3,000 members globally. The association is dedicated to advancing the brewing, fermentation, and allied industries by advocating the exchange of knowledge, creating and disseminating credible information, developing world-class educational offerings, and providing valuable professional development opportunities.

Washington, D.C. — MCI USA's Association Solutions division is pleased to announce promotion of Beth Knight to Vice President of Membership. In this role, Knight will lead MCI’s membership strategy with a focus on recruitment, retention, and engagement for associations and non-profits.

“Beth brings strong membership expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a clear understanding of what members need to succeed in today’s dynamic operating environment,” said Carrie Hartin, President, Association Solutions. “Her leadership will be instrumental as MCI USA continues to invest in services that strengthen our association partners.”

AMCI is continually enhancing the resources and support we provide to AMC members—and your feedback guides that work. Our AMC‑ONLY member survey is now open, and we’d love your input by January 19, 2026.

With recent updates like the improved RFP Portal, new benchmarking tool, AMC‑specific research, and curated education, your insights help us understand what’s most valuable and where we can keep improving.

Take your AMC meeting expertise global! AMCI is once again leading a hosted buyer group to IMEX Frankfurt, the premier international event for meetings and event professionals, May 19–21, 2026.

Join us for three dynamic days of networking, education, and industry innovation—plus enjoy the perks of IMEX’s free and flexible hosted program, including:

Looking to expand your reach and open new doors to potential clients? Join us for AMCI’s upcoming webinar, Trusted Advisor Program: Opening Doors to New Client Opportunities for AMCs and learn how to better engage the professionals who influence key association decisions.

Trusted advisors—CPAs, attorneys, investment professionals, and others—are often the first to spot when an association is experiencing operational, financial, or governance challenges. They are also the experts association leaders turn to when evaluating new solutions, including the AMC model.

Extraordinary work deserves recognition. The Award of Excellence nominations are your chance to highlight the individuals and organizations whose impact set the standard in our industry. Nominations close February 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET so don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements across our AMC community.

SCHAUMBURG, ILLINOIS – Association Management Center (AMC), a leading association management company that helps healthcare and science organizations Achieve What You Believe announces that Mark Engle, a leading voice in association governance, will retire in February 2026 and continue in his role on the AMC Board of Directors.

Renowned for his advocacy for good governance and high performing boards, Engle has focused much of his career on advancing the profession of association management through research, education, and thought leadership.

Bennett Association Management, a leading association management company based in Columbus, Ohio welcomes its newest client, the Ohio Beverage Association, providing them with administrative support services. As the trade association dedicated to promoting the preservation and advancement of Ohio’s non-alcoholic beverage industry, the Ohio Beverage Association is the voice for bottling firms, manufacturers and beverage companies across Ohio.

On September 3, 1931, searchlights lit up the Spokane sky as 30,000 people gathered for the grand opening of the Fox Theater. Celebrities waved from the rooftop, movie stars dazzled the crowd, and Hollywood glamour filled downtown with the world premiere of Merely Mary Ann. This year, Visit Spokane is bringing that magic back for AMCI’s Annual Meeting! On Wednesday evening, we’ll gather in the beautifully restored Fox Theater for a reception filled with sparkle, style, and celebration.

From our team to yours – Happy Holidays and Happy New Year

This season, we celebrate the strength of our community and the meaningful progress we’ve achieved together across the AMC industry. As we look ahead, may the New Year bring fresh opportunities, shared successes, and moments of joy. Together, let’s continue building an even brighter future for our industry.

Unlock New Client Opportunities: Join AMCI’s Trusted Advisor Webinar. AMCI is pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar: Trusted Advisor Program: Opening Doors to New Client Opportunities for AMCs.

Trusted advisors—CPAs, attorneys, investment professionals, and others—are often the first to spot when an association is experiencing operational, financial, or governance challenges. They are also the expert association leaders turn to when evaluating new solutions, including the AMC model.

AMC Institute is gearing up for an exciting year ahead! Mark your calendars for these important milestones that will shape our community, strengthen partnerships, and celebrate the AMC industry.

Key AMCI Events

As we prepare to gather in Spokane for the AMCI 2026 Annual Meeting , February 10–12, 2026 at the Davenport Grand Hotel in Spokane, WA, we’re excited to share two important opportunities to engage, give back, and plan ahead.

Early Bird Registration Ends December 19!

We are pleased to invite emerging AMC executives to a special roundtable designed to foster connection, collaboration, and shared learning among rising leaders across our community. If you are an owner, principal, HR leader, or member of the C-suite, we encourage you to share this opportunity with your emerging executives so they can take part in this important conversation.

This interactive session will provide a supportive environment to:

A new, easier way to bridge AMC workforce gaps

Workforce challenges continue to be one of the biggest pressure points for AMC firms. Which is why Association Workforce, a purpose-built platform that connects members with seasoned freelancers who already know the association and multi-client environment, was created for our members.

Austin, Texas—Strategic Association Management (SAM) has been selected as the association management company and staffing solution for the Texas Association for School Nutrition (TASN), one of the largest school nutrition associations in the country with more than 6,000 members.

TASN empowers and supports school nutrition professionals dedicated to advancing the accessibility and quality of Texas school nutrition programs. Through advocacy, professional development, certification and networking, the association works to positively impact the health and education of Texas students.