Certifications

Many members of the ARC team have earned professional certifications to strengthen their skills and help ensure we deliver the highest quality service to our clients.

AMC Institute Accreditation

Association Resource Center is accredited by AMC Institute, the global trade association representing the Association Management industry.

Among 500-plus Association Management Companies (AMC) worldwide, only 81 have achieved AMC Institute Accreditation, demonstrating the commitment and the ability to deliver the highest level of professional management services to association and not-for-profit clients. These AMCs are the recognized choice of association and not-for-profit organizations.

Certified Association Executive (CAE)

ARC President Jenifer Rzepka and executives Andrew Bronson, Jenni Kilpatrick, and Marie Odden have all earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation through the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) — the highest professional credential in the association management industry.

Qualified Association Specialist (QAS)

ARC Executives Marie Odden and Sandy Schueller have earned the Qualified Association Specialist (QAS) Certificate. This certificate provides a comprehensive overview of association management, covering key areas such as governance, legal and financial operations, membership, communications, events, non-dues revenue, public policy, and more.

Virtual Event & Meeting Management

ARC Executive Sandy Schueller earned the Virtual Event & Meeting Management Certificate in 2020. Offered by the Event Leadership Institute, this program equips experienced event professionals with the essential skills to successfully plan and manage virtual events—an increasingly critical competency in today’s evolving event landscape.

Four women standing behind a large sign that reads 'asae' with additional signage for 'The Center for Association Leadership' and 'Disruption = Opportunity' at an event.
Group of five people standing in front of a white backdrop with logos celebrating the 60th anniversary of WPRA. They are dressed in semi-formal attire, smiling for a photo.
Group of five women standing together at a professional conference, smiling, in front of a backdrop with a repeated logo pattern.

Recognition

Association Forum Forty Under 40 Award

The Association Forum’s Forty Under 40 award honors outstanding association and nonprofit professionals for their achievements, leadership, industry commitment, and future potential.

Andrew Bronson (Class of 2017) and Sandy Schueller (Class of 2024) have both been recognized with this prestigious award.

Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE) Young Professional

In 2024, Sandy Schueller received the Young Professional Award from the Wisconsin Society of Association Executives (WSAE). This honor is given to individuals who are making a meaningful impact through their contributions to WSAE, their own association, or the association management profession.

Recipients exemplify excellence in association management and demonstrate a strong commitment to personal and professional growth. They bring credit not only to the field of association management but also to the industries and communities they represent.