{"id":59,"date":"2018-10-30T20:40:33","date_gmt":"2018-10-30T20:40:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/updatemanagement.04361c9.netsolhost.com\/?page_id=59"},"modified":"2026-06-04T13:29:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T13:29:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/updatemanagement.com\/index.php\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Update Management is a full-service AMC providing solutions to manage & grow nonprofit associations.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The UMI team is made up of experienced professionals who work in partnership with you to ensure your association goals are exceeded and members see the full value of their membership investment.\u00a0<\/p>

Our team includes experts in management, finance, communications, marketing, event coordination, and administration. We will handle the day-to-day tasks for your association, so your Board can focus on critical initiatives that support the growth of your vision.\u00a0<\/p>

Established in 1983, Update Management offers experience that includes a variety of industries, organization sizes, demographics, and geographic scope.\u00a0<\/p>

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Meet Our Team<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Geoff Horning<\/h3>

President\/Owner
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Geoff is a native Oregonian who has more than 30 years of association management experience. He got his professional start with the Oregon Association of Nurseries as the publications coordinator and later as trade show director, and he continued bolstering his association management resume as Executive Director of Oregon Aglink and CEO of Oregon Hazelnut Industries. In 2018, Geoff acquired Update Management, Inc. With his combined experience in management, event planning, and marketing \u2013 as well as his tenure as president of OSAM (Oregon Society of Association Management), chair of Oregon Ag Fest, and a founding board member of REAL Oregon \u2013 Geoff is able to offer Update\u2019s clients with a full menu of provided services. Geoff enjoys fly fishing, attending Oregon football games, and spending time with his son, Andrew.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Stacey Barrett<\/h3>

VP | Association Executive Director
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Stacey brings over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, working closely with clients to develop strategic plans and build the infrastructure needed for their industries and associations to thrive. She has a deep understanding of the importance of professional organizations, relationship-building, and peer learning, which has been integral to her success in helping clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their goals.<\/div>
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Lori Naylor<\/h3>

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Lori Naylor is the Director of Finance for Update Management.\u00a0 She provides complete financial support for our client associations which includes Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Bank Account Reconciliation, production of financial statements for review by Association Board members and coordination with our Tax Accounting Firm for tax filings.\u00a0 Lori enjoys multitasking, so the challenge of working with multiple Associations definitely suits her!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

Although born and raised in California, she moved to Portland, Oregon in 1989 where she started her family.\u00a0 In 1992, she and her husband opened a mattress store in Gladstone called Jer-Bear\u2019s Mattress Warehouse.\u00a0 Over time, two additional locations were added.\u00a0 Combining the duties of a stay-at-home Mom while handling the financial operations for their business was a perfect fit.\u00a0<\/p>

Lori enjoys time with friends, church activities, reading, and dancing (the waltz is her favorite!)\u00a0 She loves to hang out with her three granddaughters whether it is at their house or at Grandma\u2019s for a sleepover.\u00a0 Pancakes are always on the breakfast menu!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Katie Neumeister<\/h3>

Graphic Designer\nkneumeister@updatemanagement.com<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Katie Neumeister is the in-house Graphic Designer for Update Management. She creates most of the digital and print materials for all the associations UMI supports. With a background in design for corporate events, Katie brings extensive knowledge of event marketing and design to UMI. Katie is passionate about clean design, layout, and organization and finds joy in helping others bring their vision to life.<\/p>

Along with also being creative in her free time, Katie enjoys the outdoors, especially in the sunshine. She loves traveling, baking delicious treats, and spending quality time with family, friends, and pets.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Margerie Vis<\/h3>

Association Manager\nmvis@updatemanagement.com<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Margerie has been involved in association management since 2000, when she became involved with, and later served on, a national non-profit trade association board emphasizing training and professional growth in various professional arenas within the construction industry.<\/p>

During the 2008 U.S. recession, she strategically changed career paths and moved into the maritime and agricultural sectors, which serve the Pacific Northwest\u2019s international commerce interests. Margerie is known for her dedication to her associations\u2019 members and leaders, and continually strives for program innovation and growth for her clients.<\/p>

Born and bred in Pacific Northwest, Margerie married a native Midwesterner and moved herself and two fat cats to South Dakota. When not traveling back and forth to the West Coast (for work or pleasure), she enjoys gardening, outdoor activities, all four-legged animals and most of all, spending time with her beloved husband and son.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Taylor Scott<\/h3>

Association Manager
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After Taylor graduated from the University of Denver, she began working in the nonprofit sector serving those experiencing homelessness and domestic violence. She brought her skills in customer service and client advocacy to her role as the Event and Membership Coordinator at Update management helping to ensure our associations\u2019 needs are met. <\/span><\/p>

Originally in Chicago and missing a large city with water, Taylor moved to Portland in 2021. Outside of work, Taylor is often hiking, kayaking, studying American Sign Language, or snuggling her cat Lucifer.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Madison Weinard<\/h3>

Event and Membership Coordinator \nmweinard@updatemanagement.com<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Madison is an Event and Membership Coordinator at Update Management. She works with Update staff and associations to plan all types of events, administer website updates, and handles CE course management for various associations. Madison enjoys working at Update Management Inc. for the creative roles in the position and the positive environment.<\/p>

Madison began professional event planning during her role as Director of Promotions on the ASG at Clackamas Community College. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Madison joined the Update Management Team to develop her skill set in planning association conferences in hopes that she will plan her own professional conference in her future professional career.<\/p>

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Alexis Barrett<\/h3>

Membership & Communications Coordinator\nabarrett@updatemanagement.com<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Alexis Barrett is the Membership & Communications Coordinator at Update Management, bringing a unique blend of creative and professional expertise to her role. An experienced Illustrator and Graphic Designer, she is highly skilled in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365, Google Suite, and other digital tools.<\/div>
Alexis holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Art and a Certificate of Secondary Educational Foundations from the University of Oregon. She furthered her commitment to education by earning a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from Eastern Oregon University and is a licensed educator.<\/div>
Her passion for creativity and effective communication drives her success in coordinating membership initiatives, managing communications, and ensuring impactful engagement strategies.<\/div>
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Amy Primm<\/h3>

Event and Membership Coordinator\naprimm@updatemanagement.com<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Desiree Cromwell<\/h3>

Event and Membership Coordinator\ndcromell@updatemanagement.com<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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As an Event and Membership Coordinator at Update Management, Desiree partners with associations to plan and execute educational and networking events, manage website updates, and collaborate with association volunteers to support and enhance member benefits.<\/p>

Desiree brings experience in systems development, marketing, and event planning, with a proven track record of success in the nonprofit sector. She is passionate about supporting organizations that make a difference and was drawn to Update Management\u2019s mission of empowering nonprofits to focus on their core purpose.<\/p>

Outside of work, Desiree enjoys spending time with her dog and family, and runs a small business creating eco-friendly concrete home d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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