Michael Mendrick Email & Phone Number

Saratoga Springs, Ny, Us

Lakewood, Colorado, United States

Albany, New York Metropolitan Area

Saratoga Springs, New York, United States

Assisting this association through a transitional period and focusing on assessment of operations, identification of challenges, improvement of resources and right-tracking their next steps to ensure role fulfillment and relevance enhancement.

Albany, Ny

Executive leader of this 9,600 member eastern U.S. association with a $2 million budget, office staff of 10 and field staff of 145 conducting 450 events from Maine to North Carolina.Lead of all elements of staff and operations including communications, finances, marketing, publications, social media, member services and the Education Foundation.Managed budgets over 19 years to cumulative operating net revenues of $982,900 (annual average of $51,735) despite the weather… Show more Executive leader of this 9,600 member eastern U.S. association with a $2 million budget, office staff of 10 and field staff of 145 conducting 450 events from Maine to North Carolina.Lead of all elements of staff and operations including communications, finances, marketing, publications, social media, member services and the Education Foundation.Managed budgets over 19 years to cumulative operating net revenues of $982,900 (annual average of $51,735) despite the weather challenges of the snowsports business.Increased Net Assets from $344,500 to more than $1.3 million since 2001.Average membership retention of 88.5% and member service rating of 92% good/excellent.“The Eastern Division is proud to have the most respected and dedicated executive director in the entire national organization as our Executive Director. You have great insight and have done a fantastic job for our Division. Your team in the office does an amazing job and your leadership of the organization has been influential across all the divisions.”Ross Boisvert 2017-2020 PSIA-Eastern Board President Show less

Clifton Park, Ny

Responsible for all Chamber programs, membership communications, finances, staff, strategic planning and volunteer leadership facilitation. "With sincere appreciation for dedicated and inspired leadership and initiatives which enhanced the scope and image of the Chamber during your presidency." Patricia McGrath, Board Chairperson, April 2001

“You held our audience of 225 association leaders captivated and took them on an emotional rollercoaster, blending in poignant and practical points with perfect comic timing. This was our first standing ovation for a presenter in more than five years!”Penny Murphy, Executive Director (Retired)Empire State Society of Association Executives Sampling of Speaking EngagementsAmerican Chamber of Commerce ExecutivesArizona Governor's Tourism ConferenceAssociation… Show more “You held our audience of 225 association leaders captivated and took them on an emotional rollercoaster, blending in poignant and practical points with perfect comic timing. This was our first standing ovation for a presenter in more than five years!”Penny Murphy, Executive Director (Retired)Empire State Society of Association Executives Sampling of Speaking EngagementsAmerican Chamber of Commerce ExecutivesArizona Governor's Tourism ConferenceAssociation for Convention Operations Management Association of Indiana Convention &Visitor Bureaus Bloomington (MN) Convention & Visitors Bureau Convention & Incentive Travel Association of Canada Florida Attractions AssociationGreater Washington Society of Association Executives Hotel Sales & Marketing Association, VT Chapter Huntington (WV) Convention &Visitors Bureau Indiana Society of Association ExecutivesIndiana Department of CommerceInternational Association for Exposition ManagementInternational Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (now DMAI) Meeting Professionals International, NENYMeeting Professionals Int’l, Potomac ChapterMeeting Professionals Int’l, Northeast NYNational Association for Membership Development (part of American Chamber of Commerce Executives)National Association of RV Parks & CampgroundsNational Association of State Chamber PlannersNational Tour AssociationNew York Society of Association ExecutivesNew York State Credit Union LeagueSales & Marketing Executives of Eastern NYSalt Lake City Convention &Visitors BureauSchenectady Chamber of CommerceVirginia & Carolina CVB ConferenceWestern Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus Show less

Saratoga Springs, Ny 12020

• Served as the first executive director of a newly organized tourism promotion and marketing association serving the Saratoga area. Helped establish Saratoga Springs, NY as a premier resort destination for meetings and conferences in New York State.• Overall management of budget, staff, programs, marketing, membership development, fundraising and community relations. Grew membership from 55 to 344 businesses and budget from $60,000 to $350,000.• Led efforts to book major first-time… Show more • Served as the first executive director of a newly organized tourism promotion and marketing association serving the Saratoga area. Helped establish Saratoga Springs, NY as a premier resort destination for meetings and conferences in New York State.• Overall management of budget, staff, programs, marketing, membership development, fundraising and community relations. Grew membership from 55 to 344 businesses and budget from $60,000 to $350,000.• Led efforts to book major first-time events for Saratoga Springs including the 1,900-attendee New York Library Association and the 3,000-attendee Lions Clubs of NYS.• Secured dedicated 2% city lodging tax to fund the organization.• Helped build the Bureau from a fledgling start-up to one of the most productive and highly respected destination marketing associations in New York State.“One of the best things we did at the Bureau was hire Michael ten years ago. He certainly took charge and accomplished more than I ever thought possible. Congratulations on a job well done!”David MorrisFormer Board ChairpersonSaratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau (Saratoga Springs, NY)May, 1995 Show less

Rochester, New York Area

Became the Director of Convention Sales & Services at age 23 (title change to “Director of Sales and Marketing” in 1984). Led the effort to market greater Rochester as a convention destination including the coordination of several fam tours and successful large convention bids including the 1988 Religious Conference Management Association convention.“Michael possesses many qualities that set him apart from the field. During his years in Rochester, he demonstrated his ability to lead… Show more Became the Director of Convention Sales & Services at age 23 (title change to “Director of Sales and Marketing” in 1984). Led the effort to market greater Rochester as a convention destination including the coordination of several fam tours and successful large convention bids including the 1988 Religious Conference Management Association convention.“Michael possesses many qualities that set him apart from the field. During his years in Rochester, he demonstrated his ability to lead others by building a team atmosphere. He has set a standard ofperformance that others now strive to achieve.”Richard C. RiversFormer President/CEO, Rochester (NY) Convention & Visitors Bureau Show less