Headquarters

Lauren Clemmer

Executive Director
lauren@accountingmarketing.org

Lauren Clemmer has been a member and volunteer of AAM for eight years, most recently as co-chair of the Virtual Education Committee. Formerly the head of marketing for Ciuni & Panichi, Inc., she joined AAM in June 2015 to become the Executive Director. Her background includes nonprofit management, and the sales and marketing of technology. In the role of Executive Director, Lauren is responsible for working with the board president, the executive committee and the board of directors to drive AAM’s vision and strategic plan. Her responsibilities include the general administration of all AAM business, managing vendor and partner relationships, enhancing member engagement and loyalty, and serving as the voice of membership. She is supported by an association manager and project coordinator at AMR Management Services, an accredited association management company located in Lexington, Kentucky.

Lauren gives back to her community as a member of the Women’s Board for the Boy and Girls Clubs of Cleveland. This nonprofit raises funds to provide scholarships to the members going on to college, provide gym clothes for the children and support other programming as needed by the clubs.

A graduate of Dickinson College, Lauren has a bachelor of arts in Psychology. She lives in Cleveland with her husband, Denny.

Rhonda Clark

Association Manager
rhonda@accountingmarketing.org

Rhonda Clark is the Association Manager for the Association for Accounting Marketing. A seasoned professional with more than 20 years’ experience in communication, marketing, business development and event management, Rhonda is responsible for the day-to-day operations and finances coordinating key initiatives and the work of staff. In addition, she supports the needs of the Board, Executive Director, committees and task forces.

Rhonda holds a BA in Public Relations from Eastern Kentucky University and is an active member of ASAE. She is also involved in her community as a member of the Junior League of Lexington. In her off time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Joey, family and friends. Being a born and raised Kentucky girl, she also loves horse racing, bourbon and the Kentucky Wildcats.

Julie Ellis

Project Coordinator
julie@accountingmarketing.org

Julie Ellis is the Project Coordinator for the Association for Accounting Marketing. She supports AAM in many facets with a primary focus on fulfilling operational elements and supporting communication needs. She graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2014 and holds a BS in Integrated Strategic Communications and a professional certificate in Digital Marketing.

Outside of the office, Julie is an avid traveler who is always looking for a new place to visit. She also enjoys riding her bike and spending time with family, friends and her dog, Baxter.