Matthew (Matt) Helms is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) with a track record spanning over two decades, primarily dedicated to the field of medical and healthcare-related association management. Currently, he holds the position of Association Director at Oak Ridge Association Management Company, serving as Executive Director of client partner, the Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association.
Before joining Oak Ridge AMC, Matt played pivotal roles in the Association Management Company (AMC) space, managing two specialty medical associations, each boasting budgets of approximately $1 million. Prior to this, he served an 18-year tenure as the Executive Director of the Pediatric Pharmacy Association (PPA), quadrupling the membership and tripling the budget.
Matt has contributed significantly to the industry beyond his professional roles, serving on the Board of the Tennessee Society of Association Executive (TNSAE), as President in 2013. Prior to his Board service, he chaired the Communications Committee. He currently sits on the TNSAE Nominations Committe. He also held a mayor-appointed Community Representative position for the Shelby County Head Start from 2010-2013. Additionally, Matt served on the Board of Directors for Memphis Challenge. In 2011 he was recognized as Top 40 Under 40 by Memphis Business Journal.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Tennessee Knoxville and a Master of Arts in Executive Leadership from Christian Brothers University. He has maintained his Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation since 2010.
Matt has managed eight Fantasy Football teams since 2019 accumulating a .539 winning percentage. Five of his teams have won trophies (two of which have been first place).
Matt resides in Collierville, TN with his wife, daughter (who will soon be a Mississippi State Bulldog), and two canine companions.
Contact: mhelms@oakridgeamc.com