Transition Management Consulting Team

Our People

TMC's professional transition leaders and interim executives bring on average 25 years of experience as association executives to their engagements. When you engage TMC, you are engaging a firm with depth and experience unparalleled in the field of association and nonprofit management.

In addition to our professional interim executive directors and transition leaders, TMC supports associations and nonprofits through a rich network of consultants to provide project support in a variety of areas, including membership, marketing, communications, training, board development, strategic planning, financial management, non-dues revenue generation, organization development consulting, mergers, business process management, executive coaching, and more.

TMC is available to speak to boards and organizations about the important work of strengthening associations and nonprofits and empowering the people who lead, manage, and staff them. Please call us at 202.244.3163 to discuss.

	Bob T. Van Hook, MSPH, CAE President & Co-Founder Robert T. "Bob" Van Hook is an association executive and consultant with 30+ years experience leading complex organizations at the national, state, and local levels. Currently, he leads Transition Management Consulting, a full-service interim executive management and executive transition company. Read Bob's Bio
	Jackie Eder-Van Hook, MSOD Principal & Co-Founder Jackie Eder-Van Hook is a highly skilled professional association and business executive who serves as TMC's primary consultant focusing on executive search, succession planning, change management, business process improvement, and facilitation. She provides leadership to the firm’s affiliated consultants. Read Jackie's Bio
	Ed T. Brenner, MBA, MS, CAE Interim Executive & Affiliated Consultant Ed Brenner is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in nonprofits. He has worked in all areas of association management, e.g., membership, marketing, non-dues revenue, meetings, finance, human resources, grant administration and government relations, and brings hands-on and management experience to his assignments. Read Ed's Bio
	Terry Ellis, PMP Project Management & Business Process Consultant Terry brings more than two decades of experience serving as a consultant, coach, strategic planner, project management leader, or process improvement expert. She has successfully led large-scale, cross-functional and cross-cultural projects from initiation through execution and closeout for regional, national and global companies in a variety of industries, e.g., nonprofits, health care, pharmaceutical, financial, chemical, medical systems, and entrepreneurial ventures. Read Terry's Bio
	Dave Fellers, CAE Interim Executive & Affiliated Consultant Dave Fellers, CAE has over 30 years experience in association management and consulting with a particular expertise in assessing organizations, annual meetings, and exhibitions, evaluating publications and mobile applications, developing and growing international attendance, outsourcing and transition staffing, planning for strategy and succession, and developing non-dues revenue. Read Dave's Bio
	John L. Fiegel, CAE Interim Executive & Affiliated Consultant John L. Fiegel has served as an association management leader for over 20 years following a distinguished military career. John has worked with standalone organizations as well as providing services through association management companies. Read John's Bio
	Ann C. Kenworthy, CAE Emeritus Interim Executive Ann Kenworthy is a senior association leader with more than 20 years of experience in association and foundation management where she has provided excellent management, marketing and relationship skills. She has a special expertise in trend analysis, strategic planning, finance, fundraising, and product and program development. Read Ann's Bio
	Douglas M. Kleine, CAE Interim Executive & Affiliated Consultant Douglas M. “Doug” Kleine is an experienced association executive with over 30 years of experience in nonprofits. Doug is a consummate association professional and generously gives of his time and expertise to others in the community. Read Douglas's Bio
	David Lorms, CAE Interim Executive & Affiliated Consultant David Lorms is a seasoned association professional with more than 30 years of broad experience at state and national levels, including proven capabilities in volunteer leadership development, member engagement, planning, and component relations. David is highly skilled at linking individual member needs to organizational initiatives and fostering collaborative relationships. Read David's Bio
	Ron Moen, MS Interim Executive & Affiliated Consultant Ronald "Ron" S. Moen is an experienced association executive who demonstrates excellence in building, revitalizing and maintaining complex structures needed to advance associations and their members. He is recognized by association leadership, members, staff and peers for team building, excellent management skills, integrity, and innovative approaches to difficult situations. Ron is personally committed to member-directed leadership and consistently responsive to leadership and members in facilitating direction and development of their association. Read Ron's Bio
	Pat Nichols Interim Executive Pat Nichols provides transition leadership to organizations prepared to undertake major strategic transitions, including turnarounds, start-ups, mergers, strategic redirections, reorganizations, creating new opportunities for sustained success. Read Pat's Bio
	Mike Nizankiewicz, PhD, CAE Interim Executive & Affiliated Consultant Michael J. Nizankiewicz has over 38 years of association executive leadership and organization development experience. Read Mike's Bio
	Laura D. Skoff, CAE Interim Executive & Affiliated Consultant Laura Skoff is a senior association executive serving the nonprofit community for over 20 years with a commitment to driving non-profit success through strategic and efficient planning. Read Laura's Bio
	Fred T. Spahr, PhD, CAE Emeritus Interim Executive Frederick T. "Fred" Spahr is a well respected association executive with over 35 years of experience. He served in a number of interim executive engagements for TMC, including the American Society for Nutrition and the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Fred holds TMC's distinguished position of emeritus interim executive. Read Fred's Bio
	Harvey Tillipman, MBA, MSW Interim Executive & Affiliated Consultant Harvey Tillipman is an innovative executive who has an impressive track record of visualizing and implementing successful business opportunities, even in struggling organizations. In addition to his strong analytical and financial acumen, Harvey empathetically connects with boards, staff, and stakeholders in a way that they feel respected and valued. Read Harvey's Bio