Global Association Consulting Principal Michael S. Olson has spent his entire working career in the field of association and organizational management.  From a beginning as a regional association government affairs director, to the presidency of the international organization representing the profession of association management (ASAE-The American Society of Association Executives), he has demonstrated his commitment to strengthening the role and impact of membership organizations and NGOs across the globe. Montenegro Business Alliance Conference ANGECAI, Annual Conference of the Mexico Society of Association Executives His first CEO assignment was his selection as executive vice president of a bi-state business association at the age of 23.  He created what later became the largest association management company in North Carolina and most recently served as executive vice president of SmithBucklin Corporation, the world's largest AMC. Completing a week of leadership training for NGO staffs based in Liberia Olson has spoken with and assisted both staff and volunteer leaders in Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Spain, Switzerland, Montenegro,Egypt, China, Vietnam and Liberia.  He understands the dynamics of leadership and respects the synergy of staff and board members working in tandem for their organization.