Meet The Team
As members of the American Society of Association Executives [ASAE], we remain at the forefront of industry trends to deliver exceptional service and outcomes to nonprofit trade, professional, and philanthropic organizations.
This allows your organization to focus on and fulfill its mission.
We bring an array of experience to the effective management of nonprofit organizations.
Peter Constantinou
President & CEO
A specialist in organizational management, Peter works with client Boards as an active participant in the leadership team. His sought-after advice and guidance promotes association leaders to set their vision, achieve their potential and engage members in their ecosystem. An association management professional for over 25 years, Peter uses his contagious enthusiasm to create a renewed sense of purpose and a rejuvenated work spirit for our clients and the AMI Team.
Peter holds a Master in Business Administration from New York Institute of Technology. He successfully completed the Organizational Management program from Dale Carnegie in 1984 and the world-renown Customer Service training program offered by the Walt Disney World Company in 1989.
Katelin Krueger
Director of Business Operations
Katelin Krueger graduated from High Point University in 2009 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Katelin has a background in finance and organizational management.
Prior to joining the AMI team, Katelin took a few years away from the workforce to raise her children and start a nonprofit charity, which is where she found a passion for association management and her path led her to AMI. Katelin’s role involves team building, promoting efficiency, and professional development, to name a few.
Lauren Jeng
Director of Client Services
Lauren Jeng graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communications and a concentration in Advertising.
Experienced in digital marketing, graphic design, event planning, and analytical insights, her goal is to foster long-term partnerships, and lead high-impact initiatives involving these areas that align with business goals and deliver measurable results. Having a sharp eye for the bigger picture, she uses her strengths to ensure that the company and her clients receive the best services and overall product.
Taylor Johnson
Conference & Events Manager
Taylor Johnson graduated from Shippensburg University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Communications. Upon graduating, she began her career at an event company, where she played a key role in planning various events, ensuring everything ran smoothly.
Taylor recently concluded her coaching career, during which she organized team travel, coordinated team events, and built relationships with fellow coaches and future student-athletes. These experiences have equipped her to seamlessly plan, coordinate, and execute client events of any scale. She leverages her time management and organizational skills to ensure the success of all events, from webinars and educational offerings to fundraisers and national conferences.
Lauren Kruft
Communications Manager
Lauren Kruft graduated from Millersville University with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology. She began her career working with children with autism and mental health diagnoses, but her passion for helping others soon merged with her desire to be creative, leading her to transition into digital marketing.
Lauren utilizes her background in digital marketing, web design, and email marketing to craft clear, consistent messaging for clients. Her project management and communication skills allow her to enhance client experiences and strengthen brand presence across platforms.
Paige Reese
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Client Support Specialist
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Director of AACP Apprenticeship Program
Paige Reese graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications and a concentration in Advertising and Public Relations. While in college, she completed a marketing internship which helped her get started in the field of marketing and communications. Since graduating, she has worked in different customer service positions that have allowed her to develop relationship forward communication skills with different companies.
As a member of the AMI team, her relationship-focused communication style, time management skills, and flexibility allow her to make connections and effectively manage the AACP Apprenticeship Program.
Makenna Lynn
Social Media & Content Specialist
Makenna Lynn graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies and a focus in Organizational Communication. Despite graduating in the middle of a world pandemic, she was thrilled to dive into her professional career and apply her academic knowledge to new landscapes. Makenna specializes in business communication, social media, and digital marketing. Makenna gained extensive knowledge in the Social Media and Marketing industries through her previous roles and apprenticeships.
These experiences encouraged her own personal brand to flourish, amassing over 60,000 followers across her social media platforms. She uses these strengths to specialize her efforts as AMI’s Social Media & Content Specialist.
Constantinos Bacas
IT & Network Administrator
Constantinos graduated from Drew University with a Bachelor's degree in Biology. He has worked as an IT consultant for multiple small businesses and medical practices. He is proud to be a part of the Association Matters, Inc. team and looks forward to supporting their technology needs in the future.