About Us

Executive Staff

Laura Degnon, IOM, CAE

President and CEO

Megan Cohen, MPA, CAE

Chief Operations Officer

Company Profile

Since 1979, this small family business has grown into one of the most nationally and internationally recognized professional association management firms.

We are committed to ensuring our clients' growth and success through the collaborative efforts of volunteers and management. Degnon clients consistently benefit from the historical perspective and depth of expertise based in these Value Added Services:

Among first to fully automate abstract submission program for scientific meetings

Record of converting cost centers into profit centers

Accolades for solid program management of annual conferences

Management systems with individualized attention to the need of each client

Conduct training for other management companies with superior ratings from peers

Meticulous attention to detail so every project is a success

Established in 1979

History of transforming annual conferences into expanded profit centers

Invest in training and continuing education of our employees

Commitment to the development of volunteer leaders

Support volunteer leaders so that they accomplish the task and receive the recognition

Strategic orientation that helps clients with growth and development

Focus on strategically important matters, then operational matters

Well established and highly regarded in the field

Original organizations still among our clients

Family owned and operated business

Planned and orderly growth, not looking to be the biggest company, just the best

Superb team of dedicated account executives handling daily operations

Track record of generating new programs and services as sources of new income

Dedicated to growth and development of employees

Degnon's commitment to serve the community