Wisconsin Center for Employee Ownership Partners with Momentum Association Management

Madison, WI – [November 11, 2025] — The Wisconsin Center for Employee Ownership (WICEO) has selected Momentum Association Management (Momentum) as its new Association Management Company (AMC) partner to provide operational, strategic, and administrative support as the organization advances its mission to promote and expand employee ownership across Wisconsin.

WICEO serves as a statewide resource hub dedicated to increasing awareness, education, and adoption of employee ownership models—empowering business owners, employees, and communities to share in economic success. Through this new partnership, WICEO will leverage Momentum’s experienced team, scalable infrastructure, and data-driven management approach to enhance organizational efficiency, member engagement, and long-term sustainability.

“Employee ownership is an engine for community resilience and business continuity,” said Steve Storkan, Executive Director of the Employee Ownership Expansion Network. “Joe’s deep experience in Employee Ownership after serving as President of a 75-person Employee Owned company was a key factor in selecting Momentum as our management partner.”

Momentum Association Management, headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, provides full-service association management, event management, marketing, credentialing, and governance support to mission-driven organizations nationwide. Led by Co-Founders Matt Ott, FASAE, CAE, CMP, CEO, and Joe Sapp, CAE, President, Momentum helps associations build organizational capacity, streamline operations, and achieve growth through an agile, personalized approach.

“We’re thrilled to partner with WICEO at such a pivotal time for the employee ownership movement,” said Joe Sapp, President of Momentum and incoming Executive Director of WICEO. “After spending the first part of my career within an Employee-Owned AMC, I am thrilled to continue promoting the model and to partner with the WICEO.”

The partnership officially began on November 1, 2025, with Momentum assuming day-to-day management responsibilities, including governance, financial administration, membership services, marketing, and event coordination.

About the WICEO

The Wisconsin Employee Ownership Center (WICEO), a member of the Employee Ownership Expansion Network of state centers, serves the entire state of Wisconsin as the central hub for free, unbiased information on employee-ownership. Its primary mission is to educate business owners and their advisors on the benefits of employee ownership. WICEO provides resources, case studies, articles, and a list of service providers who can assist with employee ownership transitions. For more information about the Wisconsin Center for Employee Ownership, visit www.wiceo.org

About Momentum Association Management

Momentum Association Management (Momentum) is a full-service association management company that helps mission-driven organizations achieve more with less friction. Founded by industry veterans Matt Ott, CAE and Joe Sapp, CAE, Momentum provides executive leadership, operational support, and strategic growth services tailored to each client’s unique goals.

Momentum’s innovative approach includes flexible management models—ranging from full-service partnerships to its Bring Your Own Executive (BYOE) option—allowing associations to build capacity, enhance member value, and accelerate results. With a focus on collaboration, transparency, and measurable impact, Momentum empowers associations to move forward with confidence, purpose, and… well, momentum. Learn more at www.momentumamc.com.

Media Contact:

Joe Sapp, CAE
President & Co-Founder
Momentum Association Management
📧 joe@momentumamc.com
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