Jonathan founded Strauss event & association management, Canada’s first AMC Institute accredited association management company, in 1995, at the age of 16. Since then, Jonathan has been continuously growing both his knowledge and the company’s client base. Strauss currently manages seven national and four regional associations, as well as many large-scale events, trade shows and conferences each year, both in person and virtual. Jonathan currently sits on the executive of two of the company’s largest clients – The Pedorthic Association of Canada and the Promotional Product Professionals of Canada.
As founder and president of the company, Jonathan loves seeing his staff collaborate and work together. He surrounds himself with an inventive, and dependable team that help bring his vision for the company and clients to life.
Read Jonathan’s most recent articles
When Can We Hold Events in 2021?
While continuously adapting, we are proud to have made it through the hardships of countless event cancellations and closures over the past months. We have been able to adapt and [...]
Hosting Association Events Amidst a Global Pandemic: Adapting to New Health and Safety Standards
2020 has seen association events cancelled left, right, and centre due to physical distancing protocols. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, social gatherings now restricted to small groups. Hotels, convention centres, [...]
Keep Engaging Association Members During this Pandemic
What have I learned during March and April amidst the global economic pause and stay at home orders? I’ve learned that despite legislated closures, jobs lost, and event cancellations, association [...]