Acumen News

Menomonee Falls, WI – Stephanie Lowney, Membership, Marketing and Programs Manager at Association Acumen, has been named as the 2026 recipient of the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE) Young Professional Award. “I’m honored to receive the WSAE Young...

Amy Zignego, CMP, Receives Acumen’s Pride in Excellence Award Congratulations to Amy Zignego, CMP, on receiving Acumen's 2026 Pride in Excellence Award! Besides earning her Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification this year, Amy consistently delivers calm,...

Menomonee Falls, WI – Association Acumen, an award-winning full-service accredited association management firm based in Menomonee Falls, WI celebrated its 20th anniversary July 1. Founded in 2006, Acumen provides full-service management for state, national and...

We’re excited to announce that Meetings Manager, Amy Zignego, has just earned her CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) credential! The CMP is the premier global mark of excellence for event professionals. It validates experience in strategic planning, logistics, and...

Menomonee Falls, WI – Karen A. Hurley, MA, CAE, has been named the Executive Director of the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA). AFLA is managed by Association Acumen, an award-winning accredited association management firm based in Menomonee Falls, WI....

Menomonee Falls, WI – Dana Murn, CAE, has been named the Academy Director of the Michigan Academy of Physician Associates (MAPA) and Executive Director of the Society for Mucosal Immunology (SMI). Both MAPA and SMI are managed by Association Acumen, an award-winning...

Congratulations to Membership, Marketing & Programs Manager, Stephanie Lowney, on receiving Acumen's 2025 Pride in Excellence Award! Stephanie provides excellent service to clients, thinks creatively, and takes the lead on programs and projects with confidence,...

Congratulations to Meetings Director, Jennifer Stalsberg, on receiving Acumen's 2025 Inspiring Leader Award! Jennifer is an excellent mentor and a great sounding board as well as an inspiration to others through her proactive commitment to championing the mission of...

Menomonee Falls, WI – Kerry O’Brien, IOM, CAE, has been named the new Executive Director of the international medical association, the Federation of Clinical Immunology Societies (FOCIS), effective immediately. FOCIS is managed by Association Acumen, an award-winning...

Menomonee Falls, WI – Association Acumen, LLC, a full-service accredited association management company based in Menomonee Falls, has been chosen to manage QRCA. Formed in 1983, QRCA is a global network of qualitative research professionals, including market research,...