Madelyne Lawry

Biographical Info

Madelyne is the owner and chief executive officer of Shared Resources. With more than 25 years of association management experience, she is a seasoned professional with realistic, action-based plans that have achieved high performance for numerous organizations.

Madelyne takes a personal approach with all her clients, who come from all walks of professional life. The hallmark of Madelyne’s business standard is to maintain constant, effective, and efficient communication with her clients. In fact, client commitments are Madelyne’s top priority.

Madelyne is inspired by a genuine desire to improve all levels of client service, in order to help organizations succeed and fulfill their missions. Importantly, Madelyne adapts quickly to change, which enables her to manage multiple projects and staff with ease and precision.

Madelyne’s diverse management background includes:
• Board governance
• Advertising production/sales
• Event management
• Communications (electronic/print)
• Social media
• Website development
• Establishing a small business
• Management/supervision of employees
• New business development
• Financial management
• Policy/systems management
• Labor negotiations

Notably, in 2010 Madelyne helped lead an organization that was facing bankruptcy into a financially sound future. Within two years of Madelyne being hired, the organization maintained an investment and reserves account. The organization continues to serve its members to this day. Madelyne attributes this success story to effective systems and policy management – an area in which Shared Resources excels.

Credentials

• BBA, Management, Northwood University
• Member, Grand Ledge Area Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Michigan Association of Bar Executives
• Past President, Michigan Association of Bar Executives
• Chair, Oneida Township Planning Commission
• Member, Eaton Regional Service Agency Advisory Committee, Career Preparation Center (Grand Ledge High School, Finance & Marketing Programs)
• Member, American Society of Association Executives
• Member, Michigan Society of Association Executives
• Member, SLDO Relationship Committee
• Outstanding Service Award, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Speaker, DRI 2010 Annual Meeting
• Speaker, DRI 2014 Annual Meeting

Awards

Cindy Merry, President 
Michigan Chapter 
American Board of Trial Advocates
Presents, Madelyne Lawry with a plaque on November 30, 2012 to recognize her for the many years of outstanding skills and service to the organization.

Committees/Appointments

SLDO Relationship Committee

"I am pleased to confirm your appointment to the SLDO Relationship Committee. This appointment is effective immediately. Bob Shively will serve as the committee chair.

- Mary Massaron Ross"

Speaking Engagements

DRI 2010 Annual Meeting
DRI 2014 Annual Meeting

More about Madelyne

1) What’s the most unusual thing in your desk drawer?
Essential oil – Joy… I spray it when I need to feel joy “attitude adjustment”.

2) How old where you when you had the worst hair cut ever what style was it?
I was six. My mother was a cosmetologist and tried out every new cut she learned on me and my sisters. It was called a sassoon. It was very short. Google it, I did not make it up

3) If you weren’t doing what you do today, what other job would you have?
Financial Advisor

4) What “lesson from mom” do you still live by today?
Respect your elders.

5) If you could be any animal what would it be and why?
Cow. I love their eyes. I find them very peaceful just to watch and be with.