PMA moves headquarters, Olsen retires

Jim Esp, Executive Director, PMA, commented on the relocation of the headquarters: “This new, more-efficient headquarters will allow PMA to serve our members more effectively. PMA is hitting the ground running with exciting upcoming events and programs, including this week’s Digital Conference at the Digital Show in Melbourne, NSW, Australia.”

“The PMA team is just about to the size it needs to be and with better space our ability to operate more efficiently improves,” added Allen Showalter, International President, PMA. “The new space is outstanding and more suitable to the size of our team.”

In January, the Jackson Community College Foundation announced it would purchase the 25-acre PMA headquarters site to establish a new North Campus for Jackson Community College. PMA had occupied its former 42,000-square foot headquarters, at 3000 Picture Place in Blackman Township, since its construction in 1980.

F. George Olsen, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of PMA International, is taking an early retirement from the Association to pursue interests outside the industry. Olsen will work as a consultant to the Association to ensure a smooth transition in leadership. Olsen joined the Association in 1986 as Director of Administrative Services. He was promoted to Group Executive in 1988, adding responsibilities in the Membership and Division Activities areas. In 2003, he became Chief Financial Officer and in 2010, to Chief Operating Officer.