Waukesha, WI — May 21 — MRA—The Management Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Kauffman as Vice President, Consulting, effective May 18, 2026. In this role, Kauffman will lead several of MRA’s core consulting practices, strengthening the organization’s ability to support members with practical, future‑ready consulting expertise.
Kauffman will oversee HR Services, Organizational Development, Compensation Services, Conferences & Events, and the HR Hotline, bringing a connected and strategic approach to how MRA partners with its members. Her leadership will play a key role as organizations adapt to workforce change, growing regulatory demands, and emerging opportunities related to technology and AI.
“Kelly brings the kind of leadership experience, strategic mindset, and people-centered perspective that aligns perfectly with MRA’s mission,” said Susan Fronk, President and CEO of MRA. “As our members grow and adapt to rapid changes in the workplace, MRA is honored to stand by them, support them with valuable services, and help them thrive.”
Kauffman most recently served as Chief Human Capital Officer for the Milwaukee Bucks, where she built and led a high-impact HR function and partnered closely with senior leaders on organizational strategy, culture, compliance, and talent development. Her background includes deep expertise in organizational development, executive coaching, HR innovation, and complex workplace matters.
“I’m excited to partner with our members on innovative approaches to solve people and productivity needs, which ultimately shapes the future of their businesses,” said Kauffman. “We have an incredible opportunity to elevate how we partner across critical member services that will delight and streamline our member experience.”
The creation of the Vice President, Consulting role reflects MRA’s ongoing investment in leadership, expertise, and service innovation to help members thrive in a changing business environment.
About MRA
MRA – The Management Association is the largest employer association in the nation, serving more than 5,000 organizations and supporting more than 1.5 million employees nationwide. For 125 years, MRA has partnered with business leaders to provide HR expertise, compliance resources, training, and data and insights that allow organizations to make effective decisions in a constantly changing business environment.