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Management Team

General Counsel

Management Team

Bennett Napier, MS, CAE

Bennett Napier, MS, CAE
President/CEO

Amy Bean

Amy Bean
Vice President

John Ricco, MPA, CAE

John Ricco, MPA, CAE
Vice President

Rachel Luoma, MS, CAE

Rachel Luoma, MS, CAE
Vice President

Jillian Heddaeus, CMP, IOM

Jillian Heddaeus, CMP, IOM
Vice President

Legal

Eric Thorn, Esquire

Eric Thorn, Esquire
General Counsel

Chief Staff Executives

Kim Barclay

Kim Barclay

Kristi Demuth, CAE

Danielle Jessup, CMP

Danielle Jessup, CMP

Dee Kring, CAE, CMP

Dee Kring, CAE, CMP

Lisette Mariner, CAE

Meghan Millard, CAE

Meghan Millard, CAE

CTina

Christina Neuhauser, SHRM-SCP

Lindsey Rowan

Lindsey Rowan

Christina Welty, MA

Christina Welty, MA

Staff

Lauren Asbell

Lauren Asbell, CMP
Senior Meeting Planner

Deborah Caldwell
Program Manager

Delilah Celeschi
Program Manager

Rachel S

Rachel Conliffe
Member Services Coordinator

Stephen Conliffe
Member Services Coordinator

John Galligan
Member Services Manager

Shelly

Shelly Joines, CMP
Program Manager

Debra Kelly
Program Manager
Meeting Planner

Elizabeth

Elizabeth Kelsay
Program Manager

Beth Kirkland
Program Manager

Connie

Connie Krueger
HR Assistant

Lauren Millard
Program Manager

Kara Miller
Member Services Coordinator

Justin Mischler, Program Manager

Justin Mischler
Program Manager

Mia Sanders
Member Services Coordinator

Lindsey Spears
Program Manager

Maureen Turner
Publication Ad Sales

Trusted Partners

ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPING:

Lanigan & Associates
Jon Keillor, CPA
Allison Bass
Michelle Diaz

MEETINGS/EVENTS

Holly Banks, CMP
Elizabeth Lane

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Elizabeth Babski
Grova Creative
Karen Groves
Graphic Visions

MAGAZINE EDITORIAL

Tanya Kenevich

TRADE SHOW MANAGEMENT

McRae Conferences & Trade Shows
Jeff Eacker
Martha Eacker
Connie Bond
Amy Williams
April Hay

 

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"Our association's brand recognition has increased since working with Partners. Membership has grown, programs deliver more value, and finances have improved so we can better meet our mission"
R.J. DeLapa, Jr.Past-President National Association of Dental Laboratories Past Chair; Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology
Yes, we contracted with Partners out of need but we renewed for the exceptional level of service we continue to receive.
Jennifer D. SchunkePast President, Florida Health Information Management Association
"...Not only has Partners streamlined our internal operations and increased our board meeting efficiency, they have helped us to achieve some of our top strategic goals..."
Brendan RyanPresident, Examination Board of Professional Home Inspectors
Partners provides top-notch facilitators and service when it comes to association management. I feel confident every time we hire Partners Strategic Solutions. Our board could not be any happier.
Wanda Minnick Executive Director, Florida Head Start Association
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Bennett Napier, MS, CAE

President/CEO

Bennett Napier, MS, CAE

Bennett Napier has been a Certified Association Executive for over 25 years. He was named as one of “Florida’s Most Influential Business Leaders” for four years in a row by Florida Trend Magazine. He is also a past Board Chair of the AMC Institute, the global trade association for the association management company industry. Fun Fact: Bennett enjoys attending hard rock/heavy metal concerts and festivals. He also enjoys travel having visited forty five countries and counting.

Amy Bean

Vice President

Amy Bean

Amy has over twenty-five years’ experience in all areas of association management from member services to information technology, office management, human resources, operations and executive leadership. Fun Fact: Amy quite likely invented snark and is well-versed in its usage in her personal and professional lives. She also has 2 basset hounds that are working hard to be the new spokeshounds for Hushpuppies!
John Ricco, MPA, CAE

Vice President

John Ricco, MPA, CAE

John has over twenty-five years’ experience in virtually all facets of association management. He is a former Chair of the Florida Society of Association Executives Board of Directors and in 2011 was recognized as their Executive Member of the Year. Fun Fact(s): John is a twin; outside of work he is a woodworking hobbyist and he also enjoys “all things outdoors”: kayaking, rucking/hiking, yard work, fishing and working out.
Rachel Luoma, MS, CAE

Vice President

Rachel Luoma, MS, CAE

Vice President Rachel Luoma, MS, CAE – Rachel has been involved in associations for over 15 years and has experience in all areas of association management. She holds a Master’s Degree in Adult Education and holds the Certified Association Executive designation. Rachel was named a Young and Aspiring Professional by Association Trends Magazine, Executive of the Year by the Florida Society of Association Executives and was recognized as one of Association Forum’s and USAE’s Forty Under 40® Awards recipients. She is a former Chair of the Florida Society of Association Executives. Fun Fact(s): When she’s not doing her association management thing, Rachel rocks out as lead singer with Tallahassee’s hottest cover band – Suckerdust!
Jillian Heddaeus, CMP, IOM

Vice President

Jillian Heddaeus, CMP, IOM

Jillian holds over 15 years’ experience in association and organizational management. She works in the capacity as an executive director for both state and national associations and specializes in financial and information management. She is a graduate of the Institute of Organizational Management at the University of Georgia. She previously served on the board of the Tallahassee Society of Association Executives and is a previous winner of the “Association Professional of the Year” from TSAE. Jillian holds a B.S. degree in Information Systems from The Florida State University. Fun Fact(s): Outside of work, Jillian spends the majority of her time training for running and triathlons, working in the yard and watching golf.
Eric Thorn, Esquire

General Counsel

Eric Thorn, Esquire

Eric serves as Partners’ in-house General Counsel. Eric formerly served as the General Counsel of the Florida House of Representatives following which he spent over a decade in private practice with Shutts & Bowen law firm where he represented both business and non-profit association clients in legal, governmental relations, and business development matters. Eric brings his public and private sector experience to bear for Partners’ clients, advising them on legal and regulatory matters and advancing state legislative initiatives. Eric is a frequent speaker and author on regulatory topics affecting Partners’ clients and works with state associations across the country helping to develop, present, and advance regulatory proposals and legislation. Fun Fact(s): Eric enjoys fishing, boating, bowling, fine dining and cooking, and recently started keeping bees.
Kim Barclay

Chief Staff Executive

Kim Barclay

She brings over twenty years’ experience working with several large statewide and regional associations. She is skillful at creating unique sponsorship opportunities. Fun Fact: Is a foodie, home chef and has cooked with Emeril Lagasse.

Chief Staff Executive

Kristi Demuth, CAE

Kristi has over seventeen years of experience in association management. She has worked as Membership Department Manager and Assistant Association Executive for a number of state medical societies. She specializes in communications and publications. Fun Fact: She enjoys running, rock concerts and relaxing on the beach.

Danielle Jessup, CMP

Chief Staff Executive

Danielle Jessup, CMP

She brings over twelve years’ experience working in association management. Her current role at Partners includes working with both state and national associations. Fun Fact: Danielle enjoys spending her free time outside with her family either fishing, biking or on the ball field.
Dee Kring, CAE, CMP

Chief Staff Executive

Dee Kring, CAE, CMP

Dee has over twenty-five years’ experience in association management. She holds both the Certified Association Executive and Certified Meeting Professional designations. Dee is a member of the American Society of Association Executives and the Florida Society of Association Executives, formerly serving on the FSAE Board of Directors and as President of the Tallahassee Society of Association Executives. Fun Fact(s): When Dee is not biking, camping or boating with her husband, she enjoys curling up with her cat and a good book.

Chief Staff Executive

Lisette Mariner, CAE

Lisette has over twenty years’ experience in association management with an emphasis on large statewide trade and professional organizations. She holds the Certified Association Executive designation. Lisette serves on the board of the Capital Area Healthy Start Coalition and the Companion Animal Rescue Endeavor. Fun Fact(s): When she’s not volunteering she enjoys watching movies with her family which includes 3 dogs and a cat, playing tennis, and participating in a Zumba class.

Meghan Millard, CAE

Chief Staff Executive

Meghan Millard, CAE

Meghan is a seasoned association management professional with over 20 years of expertise, primarily within healthcare-related organizations. She specializes in driving operational effectiveness, streamlining processes, and optimizing organizational performance to achieve results. A proud graduate of Florida State University, Meghan has earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and dog, as well as pursuing her passions for reading and cooking.

Chief Staff Executive

Christina Neuhauser, SHRM-SCP

Christina is a Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources and has worked for Partners since 2019. She works for several Partners’ clients as an Account Manager and Program Manager. Christina brings over fifteen years of financial and administrative experience to the associations she serves. Christina has an M.S. degree in Communication from The Florida State University, with an emphasis in Corporate Marketing. Fun fact: a talented doodler, Christina enjoys sharing her love of all things pop-culture and nerdy on the office wall calendar.

Lindsey Rowan

Chief Staff Executive

Lindsey Rowan

Lindsey brings experience in the areas of donor cultivation and fundraising, certification and testing, and social media marketing. Lindsey began working at Partners right after graduating Florida State University, and has now been with the firm for seven years, focusing on the dental sector at the national level. Fun Fact(s): Lindsey enjoys spending her spare time with her family at the beach, 60’s music, and exercising so she can indulge in sweets guilt free!
Christina Welty, MA

Chief Staff Executive

Christina Welty, MA

Christina brings over eighteen years’ experience working with state, regional and national associations. Christina is a member of the Florida Society of Association Executives and completed the Qualified Association Specialist Program. She is also a graduate of the TSAE Program in Association Leadership. Christina holds a B.A. in Communication from Hanover College and a M.A. in Communication from The Florida State University. Fun Fact(s): Christina enjoys reading, spending time with her family and watching college football.