Bostrom Company Market Research Report

Company Overview

Name and Mission

Company Name: Bostrom

Mission: Bostrom is a leading association management firm providing consulting, outsourcing, and comprehensive management services to professional societies, trade associations, foundations, and other not-for-profits. The company focuses on delivering individualized, agile solutions to advance clients' missions and objectives.

Founding

Founded: Bostrom originated as Storms & Wescott in 1932.

Founder: Minita Wescott.

Key People

CEO: John Dee, CPA, CGMA.

Chief Growth Officer: Bryan White, CAE.

Chief Marketing Officer: Jeanne Sheehy, MBA.

Chief People Officer: Kate Temple, SPHR.

Chief Operating Officer (Retiring): Dede Gish-Panjada, MBA.

Headquarters

Location: Bostrom has two main offices located in Chicago, IL, and Washington, DC.

Employees and Revenue

Number of Employees: No information is available.

Revenue: No information is available.

Core Competencies

Bostrom is known for:

Consultancy and strategic planning for not-for-profits.

Comprehensive association management with a focus on scalability and efficiency.

Utilization of Agile Association Management™.

Products and Services

Products Offered

1. Full-Service Management:

Provides associations with expertise in management with scalability and efficiency.

Areas include Member Services, Financial Management, Technology Support, and Event Planning.

2. Consulting Services:

Personalized consulting solutions that involve business model analysis, strategic planning, and membership model analysis.

3. Outsourcing Services:

Offers flexible, customized solutions for meetings, marketing, IT, human resources, and more.

High-level Description & Key Features

Bostrom's services enable not-for-profits to focus on their core missions while utilizing Bostrom's expertise in various supportive and strategic roles.

Their Agile approach allows for innovative solutions tailored to the unique needs of client organizations.

Recent Developments

Strategic Partnerships and Expansions

Strategic Alliance with Kenes Group: Announced on October 9, 2024, this alliance aims to enhance global impact and expand the client base internationally. It focuses on exploring new conference concepts in emerging markets.

Expanded Management Services for NACE: On July 25, 2024, Bostrom expanded its services for the National Association for Catering and Events, including Governance and Office Support, Marketing, and Education Programs.

Comprehensive Management for Casting Societies: Selected by the Casting Society and its charitable division for association management services in June 2024.

Leadership Changes

Retirement of COO Dede Gish-Panjada: Announced on July 18, 2024, effective end of 2024. She will receive the Excellence in Leadership Award from the AMC Institute.

Contact Information

Offices

Chicago Office: 35 E Wacker Drive, Suite 850, Chicago, IL 60601

DC Office: 1120 20th Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20036

Communication Channels

Phone: Chicago: 312.644.0828 | DC: 202.216.9623

Website: [www.bostrom.com](http://www.bostrom.com)

This report provides comprehensive and detailed insights into Bostrom's operations, recent developments, and strategic movements as observed from their service offerings and expansion activities.