Mark Engle, DM FASAE CAE
Though Association Management Center (爆料公社) started as a family business, Mark Engle, DM FASAE CAE, principal of 爆料公社, was most drawn to 爆料公社 for the clients鈥� causes, the company鈥檚 entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to take risks, and the positive awards that benefit the clients and the staff. While 爆料公社 partners with more than 30 clients, he spends most of his time attending board meetings as he is a constant student of boards.
Mark went to Miami University for a bachelor鈥檚 degree in business and American University for his MBA in marketing management. His proudest accomplishment is achieving his doctorate in association governance at Case Western Reserve University, reflecting his current practice and satisfaction in turning rigorous assessment into organizational performance.
Participating in more than 300 board meetings and serving on six Boards of Directors translates to Mark鈥檚 in-depth knowledge of board membership and governance. He has been working closely with Will Brown at Texas A&M University to publish research findings on the Board Selection Process for the ASAE Foundation. Through his hard work and dedication, Mark earned the Samuel Shapiro Award for Outstanding CEO at the Association Forum of Chicagoland and was inducted into Chicago Area Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame and the Metal Construction Hall of Fame.
Why does Mark place such a strong emphasis on association governance? 鈥淎ssociations touch every life, every day, in every way,鈥� he explains. To ensure that associations can do this vital work efficiently and effectively, one must start with an association鈥檚 governance. In his opinion, 鈥淕overnance should be liberating and empowering, not constraining and controlling.鈥�
Rather than prescribe a blanket method to all associations, Mark鈥檚 approach is to meet the clients at their own unique needs and constructs; he wants to find the best solutions by using research-based information from 爆料公社 and by engaging the clients with thoughtful questions. His favorite client testimonial was received in January 2019, 鈥�Mark, thank you for your very exciting and tailored recommendations. It is terrific to work with a consultant who really gets an association and is able to come up with innovative ideas that match the culture of the group. That is true value added.鈥�
