Our mission is to
advance yours

advancing association missions since 1977

partnering since 1977 logo
partnering since 1977 logo

In 1977, Dick and Jeri Church started CM Services, Inc. The Association Partnership Company to help associations create opportunities out of their challenges. Their business philosophy was and is simple: Partnership. Focused long term cooperation between individuals and/or organizations and CM Services to achieve complimentary goals.

Our Services

Membership

All aspects of association membership including recruitment, retention, dues invoicing, and benefit management.

Membership Services

Events

Coordination of association meetings, events & trade shows, including venues, content, marketing & on-site production to post-event follow up.

Event Services

Marketing

Develop creative campaigns, branding, and a marketing plan to engage your members and prospective audience.

Marketing Services

Website & Database

Access to our established partnerships with database and website providers suited to your needs.

Website and Database Services

Strategic & Operational Planning

Establish the strategies and goals of your association and implement a one-year operational plan complete with SMART goals and a budget.

Strategic Planning Services

Board Management

Establish agendas, coordinate meetings, recruitment & volunteer program management, and taking minutes for each meeting.

Board Management Services

Our Valued Clients

Illinois Government Finance Officers Association logo
National Church Goods Association logo
Plastic Piping Education Foundation logo
The Planned Parenthood Federation of America logo
National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers logo
Water and Sewer Distributors of America logo
Association of Independent Manufacturers/Representatives logo
The Association of Modified Asphalt Producers logo
Americans for Responsible Recreational Access logo
Bearing Specialists Association logo
cryogenic society of america logo
Flooring Contractors Association logo
IPAF.org logo

Why CM?

As a full service association management company for trade associations and professional societies, we understand the value of relationships. We’ve developed three core uniques that we stand on for success.

  • Client recognized superior customer service

  • Consensus builders

  • Focused on our client partners’ results

Our Team

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Rick Church

Head Coach

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Jeff Church

Executive Vice President

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Catherine Church

Vice President

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Jerilyn Church

Vice President

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Dick Church

Chairman

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Loretta Tomfohrde

Chief Financial Officer

Morgan Barnes

Association Manager

Carol Ann Barshop

Association Coordinator

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Michael Cudahy

Regulations & Sustainability

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Anne DiPaola

Publications Editor

Barb Donaldson

Executive Director

Lindsey Dutkiewicz

Executive Director

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Gina Fisher

Association Manager

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Megan Galeher

Executive Director

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Debbie Hafer

Marketing Manager

Christina Hamilton

Association Manager

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Mary Hawkinson

Office Manager & Certifications

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Lissette Keslinke

Association Manager

Cheron Lessmeister

Executive Director

Jamie Luedtke

Senior Association Manager

Jen Luedtke

Manager, Meetings & Events

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Bill McHugh

Technical Director

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Ali Mostardo

Executive Director

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Kaitlin O’Brien

Senior Association Manager

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Kelsey Pacheco

Association Manager

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Ashley Pratt

Association Manager

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Israel Reza

Graphic Designer

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Ryan Ricken

Financial Assistant

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Nydia Rivera

Financial Assistant

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Christine Schwartzkopff

Association Manager

Janna Smeltzer

Association Manager

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Jo Snyder

Online Marketing Manager

Victoria Teregulova

Association Manager

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Michelle Willis

Financial Assistant

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Tracey Windisch

Financial Assistant

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Stacey Woldt

Executive Director

Our Work

Need More Info?

Interested in learning more about partnering with CM? Fill out the form below or contact Rick Church directly via email: rickc@cmservices.com or phone: 630-858-7337.

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