May 16, 2018 (Portland, OR) - The Association for Accounting Marketing (AAM), the leading trade association focused exclusively on marketing and business development for the accounting industry, announced the recipients of its individual Marketing Achievement Awards (MAA) today at the Hilton Portland Downtown hotel during AAM's 29th Annual Summit. Individual awards are presented annually in recognition of outstanding achievements in the accounting marketing profession, as well as contributions to AAM.
Jack Kolmansberger and Eric Majchrzak
Inducted into the Association for Accounting Marketing Hall of Fame
This year, AAM is proud to induct two exceptional professionals into the Hall of Fame. Being inducted into the AAM Hall of Fame is the highest honor in the field of accounting marketing. Inductees must have ten years or more of service and be known for their outstanding accomplishments as leaders of the association.
Jack Kolmansberger, CMO of Herbein + Company, Inc., has been an AAM member since 1997. A past president, he championed a new strategic direction for the association known as Vision 2020. Jack has presented at industry conferences, participated in roundtables, and helped support the efforts and career development of many marketers and business developers, building the credibility of growth professionals within firms.
He has had a long and distinguished career in accounting marketing and serves as the CMO of Herbein, where they have made continuous strides during his dozen years of tenure. He remains a leader in his local community through serving on the board of the Media Youth Center. Jack also created a charity, Ethan's Hope for Humanity, which has a unique mission based on making every child feel special through the power of music. It stands to reason that Jack would be an actual rocker with a band of his own.
A member of AAM since 1995, Eric Majchrzak, Chief Marketing Officer of Beach Fleischman, is a former AAM committee member and board member who continues to contribute as an advisor and task force member. Eric was part of the committee to help rebrand AAM and helped with the development of the new website, blog and nascent SEO efforts. He has achieved many honors - Marketer of the Year, Rookie of the Year and many AAM-MAAs over the years.
Eric's professional achievements include building nationally recognized marketing teams at two different firms. He has become a shareholder at his current firm and has blazed a trail for others with a path to partnership. Named to Accounting Today's Most Influential list he leads the profession and industry to better places. In addition to his work achievements, Eric volunteers as an Advisory Council Member for Southern Arizona at the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation and is an influential Advisory Board Member for CheckPoint Marketing.
Rebecca Weiand Named Volunteer of the Year
The Volunteer of the Year award recognizes dedication to AAM, involvement on committees and/or special projects, as well as their professional accomplishments.
A member of AAM since 2013, Rebecca Weiand, of Rea & Associates, Inc. has given tirelessly of her time and talents to the role of Chair of AAM's Member Growth Committee. From welcoming new members to working with other committees to develop innovative member appreciation and satisfaction programs, Rebecca helps AAM achieve its goal of providing quality content and value to its members.
Katherine Koon Honored as Rookie of the Year
A marketer on the rise demonstrating distinction in the field, the Rookie of the Year shows creativity, initiative and ambition with their firm.
Katherine Koon, Marketing Specialist of GBQ in Columbus, OH, has earned the praise and respect of Partners, Directors and Senior Managers of her firm for her ability to strategically and effectively manage a multitude of projects and initiatives. Her success at managing event experience and strategy in a new market, as well as streamlining the client survey process, not only saved her firm money, but earned Katherine the reputation of being the resident superstar. In addition to her exemplary work performance, Katherine is also a member of AAM and contributes her time and talents to the Strategic Communications Committee.