Executive Staff

Jody Rosen Atkins, APR
President
Jody is the founder and president of The Association Source, LLC. She is a senior-level executive with nearly two decades of experience working with non-profit and government organizations.  Jody holds a bachelor’s in journalism and consumer economics and a master’s in consumer economics, both from the University of Georgia. Prior to starting the firm, Rosen served as the Director of Communications for the Maryland Supplemental Retirement Agency, where she was responsible for the agency’s strategic public relations efforts. There, she directed several award-winning campaigns, including “The Year of the Match,” which resulted in a greater than 100% membership growth. She also produced and directed several radio ad campaigns and an award-winning educational DVD titled, “Ready. Set. Save!” During her career, Rosen received more than a dozen local, national, and international awards for member marketing, public relations, and graphic design. In 2005, the Baltimore Business Journal named her firm one of Maryland’s top 100 private companies. Jody is best noted for her high caliber as an individual. She is dedicated, hard-working, reliable, and welcomes challenges.

Ricky Atkins
Vice President
As Vice President of The Association Source, Ricky’s job is to construct programs for business growth, while overseeing the management of client associations. He is a senior-level executive with nearly two decades of experience managing for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Florida Speakers Association where he oversees the daily business operations of the organization, ensuring that the association continues to meet members’ needs, remains financially sound, and plans for strategic growth.

Cindy M. Rosen
Vice President of Operations
Cindy Rosen serves as a Vice President of Operations at The Association Source, LLC. Cindy has more than 20 years experience in the hotel and travel industry, with expertise in sales, marketing, strategic planning, business development, and convention/meeting services. Cindy’s primary responsibilities include administration, hotel/travel/venue contract negotiations, strategic planning, meetings and trade show management, business plan development, association income/revenue enhancement strategies.

Prior to joining The Association Source, LLC, Cindy worked for Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, PHM Hospitality Management, B.F. Saul Hotel Division, Wyndham International, and Hilton Hotels. She held the positions of Director of Sales & Marketing, Regional Director of Sales, Director of Revenue Management, Director of Revenue Management & Product Development.

Cindy earned a bachelor’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant, and Travel Management from Georgia State University; a bachelor’s degree in English from Florida Atlantic University; and a master’s degree in English from Florida Atlantic University.
 
Management Staff
Rachel Lizotte - Account Executive
Kellie Wallace -  Account Executive
Neil Rosen - Director of Community Programs
Lauren Schooley - Office Manager
Sherry Meadows - Executive Director, Denver Office