We are thrilled to announce that Jennifer Laible, Executive Vice President of Transformation and Integration at 24 Seven Talent, has joined MHQ to help lead us into an exciting future as our 2026 Board Chair.
Jennifer is no stranger to excellence. She has been honored with the Women in Business Award by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and named to Minnesota Business Magazine’s (Real) Power 50—a distinction reserved for leaders who “make things happen” and have “a knack for getting things done.”
Her leadership philosophy resonates deeply with MHQ’s core values of growth, service, and community. Jennifer understands that operational excellence isn’t just about systems—it’s about empowering people to do their best work while staying true to mission.
As we pursue our 2026 goals of continuous growth, operational excellence, and positive community impact, Jennifer brings a strategic perspective that will help us get there:
- Scaling organizations while preserving culture and values
- Building collaborative teams that deliver measurable results
- Championing business as a force for community good
We are excited for the expertise and vision Jennifer brings to MHQ. Her leadership will be instrumental as we serve associations determined to thrive!
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A Thank You To Outgoing Board Chair Sarah Oquist
We also thank Sarah Oquist for her outstanding service as Board Chair.
As a former CEO and current board advisor to multiple for-profit and nonprofit organizations, including NACD Minnesota Chapter, where she chairs the Nominating & Governance Committee, Sarah brought decades of governance expertise to MHQ.
Under Sarah’s leadership as Chair:
- We implemented a 360 review process and contingency plan for me, the CEO
real accountability measures that benefit our clients. - She led quarterly strategic reviews that kept MHQ aligned with our mission while being responsive to evolving client needs.
- She fostered a culture of collaboration across our team and board, strengthening the sense of community we cultivate with our association clients.
Thank you, Sarah, for three years as Board Chair and six years total as a director. We’re grateful you’ll continue serving on the board!
About MHQ
Driven by the vision of a thriving, vibrant community, MHQ is a woman-owned, world-class management company that delivers customized services. Founded in 2013, MHQ has provided association management services since its inception, as well as infrastructure to organizations in a range of industries. We serve professional and trade associations, as well as government and public sector entities. For more about MHQ, visit https://www.management-hq.com/.
