Happy 3 Year MHQ-versary to Mike Swan!

MHQ celebrated Mike Swan’s 3-year anniversary on March 9. Mike leads our Client Services / Membership Team and serves as an Executive Director. “In three short years, Mike has done a great job of both improving MHQ and client operations and building a stellar team,” said Dara Rudick, CEO of MHQ.  “He is an important…

Letter from The CEO – February 2025

As February unfolds, we embrace a month rich with meaning—honoring Black History Month, celebrating our incredible team and clients, and challenging ourselves to stretch in new ways.    Honoring Black History Month  Black-owned businesses contribute over $133.7 billion annually to the U.S. economy (U.S. Census Bureau, 2021), yet they receive less than 2% of corporate…

Strategic Planning: Bridging the Gap Between Associations and the Public Sector

As Management HQ expands its practice in both government and associations, we’ve reflected on the commonalities in both sectors. They each operate in complex environments where strategy is essential to achieving their missions. The strategic planning expertise we’ve honed with associations translates seamlessly to the public sector, offering a structured, inclusive, and outcomes-driven approach. At…

January Update from My Dog Is My Home

My Dog Is My Home is a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness and their companion animals. MHQ is proud to select My Dog Is My Home as our 2025 community partner for the second year in a row. This organization is having powerful impact and providing invaluable support…

Congratulations to MHQ Managers for Earning the Exclusive Management Program Certification!

Congratulations to Membership Manager, Mike Swan, and Events Manager, Amy Sellheim for completing the Management HQ Leadership Development Program™ (LDP)! The MHQ LDP is a customized 30-hour program created to provide leadership and management skills to key MHQ leaders. “I truly appreciate the investment MHQ is making in its leadership team by developing and offering…

Happy 1 Year MHQs-versary to Kael Henlock!

MHQ celebrated Kael’s 1-year anniversary on January 4. Our team and clients appreciate Kael’s positive attitude and commitment to community. “Kael embodies MHQ’s values so well. In the past year they’ve shown themselves to be a true team player committed to serving our clients with quality work,” said Mike Swan, MHQ Membership Manger. “They are…

Happy 1 Year MHQs-versary to Amy Sellheim!

MHQ celebrated Amy Sellheim’s 1-year anniversary on January 4. “Amy is such a superstar in delivering spectacular events to our clients,” said Dara Rudick, MHQ CEO. “She is wonderful to work with, a positive force on our team and with our clients, and we are lucky to work with her!” Amy serves as MHQ’s Events…