American Society of Employers in Troy will merge with the Employers Association of West Michigan effective in January.
The merged organization will operate under the ASE name.
Both companies have been in existence for more than 100 years – ASE began in 1902 and EA began in 1916 – and have risen side-by-side to the everyday challenges and have leaned on each other for decades while serving their members across Michigan.
“We are excited about the opportunities this merger brings, and we are confident that it will enable us to better serve our members’ evolving needs,” says Mary E. Corrado, president and CEO of ASE. “With this merger, we have joined forces with another employer association that shares our values and vision for the future. Together, we will be able to expand our reach, enhance our offerings, and provide even greater value to our over 1,200 member organizations.”
ASE will now have an office in Muskegon, which will be run by the current Lisa Sabourin, president and CEO of EA. She will be the executive vice president of West Michigan, ASE. This office will support ASE’s west Michigan members with in-person roundtables, on-site training and development courses, and additional services.
“After 107 years, I am thrilled that not only will the legacy of EA continue, but this partnership will also enable us to support our members in thriving amidst the new challenges we face,” says Sabourin. “I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such proactive employers over the past 30 years, and now I am excited to forge new relationships with all members across the state.”
