AMPED is proud of its team 50+ staff, which includes CAE (Certified Association Executive), CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and FASAE (Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives) designates. Of the more than 500 association management companies worldwide, AMPED is one of only 80 firms that have achieved the prestigious AMC Institute accreditation, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism and responsibility, while consistently meeting and exceeding all industry standards.

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Executive Team

Amanda Safa, CMP

Amanda Safa, CMP

Senior Meetings Manager

Alma mater: Iowa State University (undergrad) and Loyola University Chicago (grad)
Family: Fun-loving, hard-working husband, Mike
What I like to do in my off-hours: Spend time with family and friends, watch the Chicago Cubs (win the World Series) and eat
Professional goals: Working toward completing my Certified Meeting Planner designation
I’m known in the office for... My hotel routine to ease my fear of germs. I wrote an AMPED blog with a few of my travel tips, but I only shared a glimpse of my somewhat ridiculous routine when I first step into a hotel room.
One skill or talent I wish I had: As much as I love to eat, I’m a mediocre cook. I wish I could whip up a delicious meal with ease and confidence.
Favorite client experience: Each client meeting that I've been involved with in planning is a favorite experience. We get to see all of the work from many hands come together and experience the end result. 
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave me: Wake up with purpose and choose to be happy each day.
Favorite thing about working at AMPED: The people. So much talent and dedication to help our associations grow and perfect operations, all while having a great team to laugh with and celebrate professional and personal successes!

Lynda J. Patterson, FASAE, CAE

President and Owner

Michael Battaglia, CAE , CNAP

VP of Client Services

Jen Brydges, CAE

VP of Resource Development and DEI

AMPED Team

Amanda Safa, CMP

Amanda Safa, CMP

Senior Meetings Manager

Alma mater: Iowa State University (undergrad) and Loyola University Chicago (grad)
Family: Fun-loving, hard-working husband, Mike
What I like to do in my off-hours: Spend time with family and friends, watch the Chicago Cubs (win the World Series) and eat
Professional goals: Working toward completing my Certified Meeting Planner designation
I’m known in the office for... My hotel routine to ease my fear of germs. I wrote an AMPED blog with a few of my travel tips, but I only shared a glimpse of my somewhat ridiculous routine when I first step into a hotel room.
One skill or talent I wish I had: As much as I love to eat, I’m a mediocre cook. I wish I could whip up a delicious meal with ease and confidence.
Favorite client experience: Each client meeting that I've been involved with in planning is a favorite experience. We get to see all of the work from many hands come together and experience the end result. 
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave me: Wake up with purpose and choose to be happy each day.
Favorite thing about working at AMPED: The people. So much talent and dedication to help our associations grow and perfect operations, all while having a great team to laugh with and celebrate professional and personal successes!

Kris Ackley

Account Executive

Jane Algiers

Membership and Program Manager

Emily Bardach, CAE, CNAP

Account Executive/Washington, DC

Gari Beidner

Project and Meetings Intern

Chris Caple

Senior Meetings Manager

Sarah Carrillo

Membership and Certification Manager

Rachel Connor

Online Learning/Program Manager

Yvette Dominquez

Meetings Coordinator

Terry Driscoll

Association Manager

Natalie Girard

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Cierra Grant

HR Administrator / Internal Communications

Alexandra Harjung

Meetings Manager

Jackie Kimball

Account/Membership Coordinator

Shelby Knight

Program and Marketing Coordinator

Karie Krantz

Association Manager

William Lancaster

Accounting Clerk

Keri Lore

Education Manager

Christina McCoy, CAE

Account Executive

Kristin McGuine

Creative Services Manager

Brittany Marsala Olson

Meetings Director

Will Mossa

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Amy Motyka, CMP

Associate Director/Meetings Manager

Dana J. Murn, CAE

Associate Director & Program Manager

Heather Outhuse

Membership and Program Manager

Henry Patterson

Executive Intern

Diana Peterson

Client Support Specialist

Kim Potter

Membership and Program Manager

Amanda Safa, CMP

Senior Meetings Manager

Jeynae Saillard

Meetings Manager

Kim Schardin, MBA, CAE

Account Executive

Delaney Slattery

Technology and Training Coordinator

Jacob Slonim

Association Coordinator

Nate Sperloen

IT Director

Gina M. Staskal, CNAP

Finance Manager

Amanda Stimart

Meetings Manager

Kim Striebel

Finance Manager

Devon Thomas

Marketing Coordinator

Kim Thompson

DC Managing Director / Client Services Specialist

Karisa Trudgeon

Marketing and Communications

Tony Veroeven, CAE, CNAP

Director of Marketing and Sales

Jeanne Weiss

Director of Creative Services

Tris Withington

Office Manager

Our Partners

AMPED's partners help us deliver expert services to our association clients. We work with a variety of professional services firms in the areas of IT, legal services, lobbying, and financial and investment services.