March 30, 2021, Rockville, MD—Management Solutions Plus (MSP) is thrilled to welcome the American Association of Cosmetology Schools to our professional family.

AACS was founded in 1924 and has a rich history of educating and advancing millions of students into the beauty and wellness industry. “We are honored that the leadership of AACS has chosen MSP as a partner in its next chapter of development,” said Shawn McLaughlin, MSP's CEO. “MSP is committed to helping associations grow and thrive. We are looking forward to forging a strong and meaningful partnership with AACS’s leadership team, and we will work together to support AACS as they carry out their values of integrity, being passionate and determined, humanitarian outreach, members first through empowerment, creative learning, and changing lives.

 

"After an extensive search, we are proud to partner with MSP, said Jim Petrillo, AACS chair. "MSP’s company mission and values completely align with AACS, and this partnership will allow us to continue to evolve our strategies to best serve our membership and sponsors as we have for the past 97 years. We are thrilled to welcome them to our community!"

 

 

About MSP

MSP is an AMCI accredited association management company founded in 1993 to provide a high level of service to associations and nonprofits requiring a cost-effective management model. Today, MSP still serves its first client as well as many long-term clients with the same energy and dedication to quality association management that inspired our founding. In addition, MSP recently acquired King Management Group (KMG) of Abingdon, Maryland.

AMPED Association Management is pleased to announce that Account Executive Michael Battaglia, CAE has earned the credential, CNAP.

Battaglia recently completed the Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) program, designed to recognize excellence in the not-for-profit industry through comprehensive qualification, training, and examination. During the three-day program facilitated by Wegner CPAs, Battaglia received intensive training from individuals dedicated to serving non-profit organizations.

AMPED stresses the importance of fiscal responsibility and sound accounting principles as part of its commitment to transparency. The CNAP designation ensures that Battaglia delivers on this commitment while applying strategic management and expert decision making for AMPED clients.