Innovative Association Solutions

Meet the Innovative Associations Solutions Team

Tim Wagner

IAS Principal and CEO Tim Wagner has nearly thirty years of association management experience, including positions as President & CEO, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Finance. He has been instrumental in the financial success of IAS clients.

Mike Ancell

IAS Principal and Vice President Mike Ancell has nearly thirty years of publications and association experience, much of it as the editor of a national, monthly trade magazine and Director of Communications for a national trade association.

Stacy Bowdring

IAS Adverting & Sponsorship Sales Manager Stacy Bowdring has nearly 15 years of experience in association sales and marketing. A graduate of Virginia Tech in marketing and communications, Stacy is an effective communicator and a committed, effective salesperson who truly enjoys meeting people and helping them with their marketing strategies.

Ben Brubeck

Ben Brubeck is the Principal and CEO of IAS subsidiary Government Affairs Solutions, LLC. Prior to joining GA Solutions, Brubeck spent more than 21 years in a variety of roles at the national headquarters of Associated Builders and Contractors, a 23,000-member construction industry trade association in Washington, D.C.

Caroline Ferguson

Caroline Ferguson is a communications professional with a focus on political writing and public affairs. She has shaped messaging across the public sector, nonprofit, and advocacy spaces.

Greg Smela

IAS Director of Information Technology Greg Smela helps keep IAS websites and publications at the leading edge of the online revolution. Greg has been working with online technologies for more than 30 years.

Jaime Steve

Jaime Steve is a Principal and lobbyist for IAS subsidiary Government Affairs Solutions. He has been lobbying on behalf of energy and telecom firms in Washington, D.C., for more than 25 years. Jaime is a graduate of Cornell University and the New York Law School.

James Wagner

Vice President of Finance and Operation James Wagner has more than ten years of experience in the association and government affairs world, primarily in the infrastructure construction industries.

Joseph Wagner

GA Solutions Social Media Director Joseph Wagner has his finger on the pulse of what draws the attention of social media users. He employs a host of social media management tools to create posts that draw attention, get likes and shares, and ultimately broaden the visibility of our clients.

Lisa Wagner

Director of Operations and HR Lisa Wagner has more than 25 years of association management experience, including positions as Chief Financial Officer, Director of Finance and Administration, and Accounting Manager.

Experience

IAS has been providing services to associations for more than twenty-five years, and IAS principals have each pursued these endeavors for more than thirty years. We have considerable experience with membership, advertising and sponsor sales, websites, social media, association governance, communications, accounting and budgeting, conventions and meetings, publications, and more. We succeed in these ventures through planning, attention to detail, and strict adherence to direction from association leadership and boards. We produce quality publications, engaging and well-attended meetings, clear and concise financial reports and budgets, eye-catching and content-driven websites and social media, and well-written and attractive member communications that engage readers, promote the association, and attract and retain members.

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