Organization Management Group - OMG

06/17/2026

06/11/2026

🪶📖 What a delight to step back in time with Edgar Allan Poe! At the Virginia Cemetery Association Annual Meeting in Virginia Beach on June 6, attendees were treated to a captivating performance by actor Tim Beasley, who brought the legendary writer to life with storytelling, wit, and dramatic flair. 🎭✨

Experiences like these are a wonderful reminder that association meetings are about more than business. They’re opportunities to learn, connect, and discover new perspectives. At Organization Management Group, we value every chance to gain knowledge, enjoy unique experiences, and bring fresh ideas back to the associations we proudly serve. 🤝🌟

We’re grateful to partner with organizations like the Virginia Cemetery Association and honored to support association leaders who are dedicated to advancing their industries and communities. Thank you for allowing us to be part of the journey!

🖤 Nevermore has learning been so entertaining!

05/26/2026

It’s a to congratulate Organization Management Group - OMG Vice President of Legal & Risk Management Blake Hegeman, CAE, on his appointment as the new Professional Development Committee Chair for the Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE).

Blake joined OMG in 2023. He is graduate of Virginia Tech and the University of Richmond School of Law with over 15 years of experience practicing real estate, corporate, regulatory and nonprofit association law, and is a sought-after instructor, speaker and writer. In 2022, he was elected to the Virginia State Bar's Corporate Counsel Section Board of Governors. Congratulations, Blake, on leveraging your expertise, insight and talents for VSAE as well as OMG and its clients!

05/18/2026

Let’s take a moment on this to congratulate Organization Management Group - OMG’s Kyra Helms on her graduation last week from Liberty University! 👩‍🎓 Kyra is a Member Support Specialist in OMG’s Richmond office and earned her bachelor’s degree in strategic communication. She is also a graduate of the Truist Emerging Leaders Certificate Program. All the best, Kyra! 🙌

05/09/2026

Let’s round out this with congratulations to Organization Management Group - OMG Vice President of Legal & Risk Management Blake Hegeman, CAE, who received his Certified Association Executive (CAE) pin at this week’s Virginia Society of Association Executives (VSAE) Annual Conference. Blake also spoke about VSAE’s Association Leadership Virginia (ALV) program at lunch. The CAE designation through the ASAE The Center for Association Leadership underscores Blake’s commitment to the highest standards of association management. Congratulations, Blake!

04/06/2026

Here we grow again! 🪴 It's a to welcome another new member to the Organization Management Group - OMG team! Kyra Helms joined OMG last week as a Member Support Specialist out of the Richmond office. A soon-to-be graduate of Liberty University, Kyra is earning her bachelor’s degree in strategic communication and is a graduate of the Truist Emerging Leaders Certificate Program. She also gained valuable experience with internships in social media management and aviation marketing. Kyra is passionate about building connections through communication and creative strategy. She enjoys spending time with friends and family, exploring farmers' markets and boating on Lake Gaston. Welcome to , Kyra!

03/31/2026

Here we grow again! 🪴 It's a to announce the addition of 𝗦𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗕𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵, 𝗖𝗠𝗣, to Organization Management Group - OMG as Conferences & Conventions Coordinator. A graduate of Elon University with a master’s degree in public administration from Georgia College & State University, she also holds the Certified Meeting Professional designation. Sara brings two decades of event experience in hospitality management and higher education, including previous work with the University of Florida, Georgia College & State University, and Old Dominion University, and has broad experiences with every level of university governance, from parent-driven stakeholder groups to the highest level of state leadership. She enjoys time with her husband and two cats, crafting and cruises. Welcome to , Sara!

03/20/2026

It’s a for a post! Congrats to Organization Management Group - OMG Director of Conferences & Conventions Victoria Brooks (far right), VEMM, who is on site at the annual ENT for the PA-C Annual Conference – presented by SPAO-HNS (Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery) - underway from March 17-22 in Galveston, Texas! 🙌 SPAO calls Victoria, whose skills are critical to a successful conference, their “MVP”! (We consider her an OMG rock star, too!) 🎸

SPAO-HNS is “the official specialty organization for PAs in ENT and is recognized by both the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) and the American Academy of Otolaryngology / Head & Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNS/F). SPAO-HNS’s goal is to promote the growth and development of PAs in the ENT field. This non-profit organization was founded in 1991 and is operated exclusively for the educational and scientific benefit of its members.” Congrats to SPAO and Victoria!

03/16/2026

Congratulations to Organization Management Group - OMG Vice President of Legal & Risk Management Blake Hegeman, CAE, for earning his Certified Association Executive designation through the ASAE The Center for Association Leadership. This designation underscores Blake’s commitment to the highest standards of association management.

To be designated as a CAE, an applicant must have experience with nonprofit organization management, complete a minimum of 100 hours of specialized professional development, pass a stringent examination in association management, and pledge to uphold a code of ethics. To maintain the certification, individuals must undertake ongoing professional development and activities in association and nonprofit management. More than 4,600 association professionals currently hold the CAE credential. The CAE Program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

The CAE is recognized as the highest professional credential in the association industry, signifying a deep and sustained commitment to the field.