About our CEO


Cory T. Ridenhour, CAE
Principal

Association Experience

Mr. Ridenhour started in the association business in 1997 as the CEO of a medium sized statewide trade association. Seeking a challenge, Mr. Ridenhour took the task to remake the association, put in management structure, redevelop and focus the staff, solve the financial disaster that was in play, and create valued member programs. In this process, Mr. Ridenhour had the opportunity to utilize his skills in rebuilding every area of the association, for example, instituted strategic planning, reinvented the association with a new image, used the media to get out the association’s message, created a web site, created education programs, redeveloped a national trade show, created a foundation, created a for profit entity, developed a number of non-dues revenue programs that provided valued services, created a certification program, designed technology uses to automate the office, and developed a strong governmental affairs program, etc.

Mr. Ridenhour has developed a number of educational programs to improve not for profit operations for other associations.

Mr. Ridenhour has previously worked for a statewide elected official and has lobbied in Missouri since 1992. He is a graduate of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri with an accounting and business degree.

Mr. Ridenhour has several credentials and awards to his name. He has served as the president of a national trade association; serves on the board of the Missouri Society of Association Executives; is a Certified Association Executive; is a licensed health, life, property, and casualty insurance agent; is a registered lobbyist; and has served and serves on numerous boards, commissions, and associations. Mr. Ridenhour has been awarded the community’s 40 under 40 award, Rotarian of the Year, and honorary alumni of the University of Missouri. Mr. Ridenhour is currently President of the Jefferson City Rotary Club.

Greek Experience

Mr. Ridenhour has also been active in his Fraternity since 1988 and has served in national, regional and local advisory roles, including president of a house corporation and chapter advisor of two different chapters. Mr. Ridenhour is currently a division officer of his fraternity.

Working with alumni volunteers and undergraduates was how RMS was born. Mr. Ridenhour recognized the need for specialized, professional property and accounting assistance with Greek organizations. He tried two companies that claimed to have the Greek experience, but quickly realized that they lacked the ability to understand the needs of the undergraduates and the asset management of these organizations. So, he created RMS to manage the accounting aspects of two of his fraternity’s chapters which later expanded into building management and computer network management.

Mr. Ridenhour has been awarded numerous awards from multiple chapters as well as his national fraternity for his exemplary service as chapter advisor of the year, a division officer, and an active alumnus. Mr. Ridenhour was recently named an honorary alumnus of the University of Missouri at Columbia for his service to the institution. Mr. Ridenhour also has worked with fraternities to save chapters that are distressed or at risk for closure.