FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2026
Celebrating 125 Years of Supporting Business Leaders, With New Professional Roundtables Added for Spring 2026
WAUKESHA, WI — MRA - The Management Association is pleased to announce the launch of its 2026 Executive Roundtable Season, continuing its long-standing commitment to providing senior leaders with confidential, peer-driven forums designed to support candid dialogue, strategic insight, and leadership growth.
For decades, MRA has successfully hosted Executive Roundtables across the Midwest, offering CEOs, CFOs, CHROs, and other key leaders a trusted environment to exchange ideas and discuss complex organizational challenges. Each forum is professionally facilitated to ensure balanced conversation, confidentiality, and actionable takeaways.
Senior leaders rarely have a space where they can speak openly with true peers. Our Executive Roundtables provide that forum—one built on trust, expertise, and meaningful connection.Susan Fronk, President and CEO of MRA
Key Features of the 2026 Executive Roundtable Season
- Confidential, peer-based discussions centered on leadership, strategy, and organizational challenges
- Cross-industry perspectives from leaders navigating similar pressures
- Professional facilitation to keep dialogue productive, relevant, and actionable
Executive Roundtables will again be offered in-person and virtually, serving leaders across Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, and Kentucky.
Participant Feedback
Participant feedback continues to highlight the impact of MRA’s Roundtables:
- “Worth the few hours a month—real-world problem-solving, not just theory.”
- “A welcoming environment, hosted in a wonderful facility and run by experienced moderators.”
- “These sessions give senior leaders a platform to engage others about issues and opportunities. It’s incredibly healthy for continued growth.”
- “You get honest insights into how other leaders tackle the same issues. Those perspectives have helped me make better, more informed decisions.”
- “MRA’s Roundtables are a crucial way to stay connected with peers, learn about industry changes, and brainstorm with leaders who bring fresh perspectives.”
New Professional Roundtables for Spring 2026
Alongside the Executive Season, MRA is expanding its peer forum offerings with three new Professional Roundtables designed for specialized and developing leaders:
- Marketing Professionals Roundtable – Virtual, launching February
- Rising Leaders Roundtable – Virtual/Hybrid, launching March
- Accounts Receivable Roundtable – Virtual, launching April
These additions reflect MRA’s ongoing commitment to helping leaders at all levels build connections, exchange insights, and grow professionally within trusted, skillfully-facilitated peer communities.
For more information or to inquire about membership, visit: mranet.org/roundtables or mranet.org/roundtables#executive-senior-roundtables
About MRA
MRA – The Management Association is the largest employer association in the nation, serving more than 5,000 organizations. For 125 years, MRA has partnered with business leaders to provide HR expertise, compliance resources, training, and confidential peer forums that strengthen organizations and support leadership success.
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Lesley Weiss, Marketing Director
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