MEET THE CHMS TEAM
John A. Graziano, Jr.
President
John Graziano is an entrepreneur and successful businessman. He began working with nonprofit organizations when he was a just a teenager and quickly learned the keys to successful non-profit management. He is credited with helping several organizations to reinvent themselves for survival. John has developed a unique association management organization which uses experience and tradition, technology, market awareness, and quality employees to assist organizations in achieving success.
Ralph Bizzarro
Executive Vice President
Ralph Bizzarro currently serves as Executive Vice President at CHMS. Mr. Bizzarro is an experienced leader in both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Mr. Bizzarro has over three decades of extensive experience in a wide variety of organizational settings. At CHMS, he oversees the operations and infrastructure of the company. Mr. Bizzarro is responsible for ensuring our clients receive services consistent with the CHMS standard. Additionally, he provides CHMS employees with the resources necessary to achieve personal and professional goals. Working with the CHMS leadership team Mr. Bizzarro monitors the implementation of the long-term strategic success of client partners.
Becky Miller
Vice President of Business Development
Becky Miller serves as Vice President at CHMS, where she combines strategic leadership with a strong focus on business development and client growth. With over a decade of experience in advocacy and nonprofit management, Becky excels at building partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and delivering tailored solutions that help organizations achieve their goals. At CHMS, Becky has held key roles including Executive Director and Director of Government Affairs. She works directly with clients to develop and implement strategies that strengthen operations, shape policy, and expand influence. Her ability to align mission-driven goals with practical execution has made her a trusted advisor across sectors. Becky also plays a leading role in expanding CHMS’s client base—driving growth through relationship building, market insight, and a deep understanding of the evolving needs of associations and nonprofits. Prior to joining CHMS, she served as Director of Communications for a statewide political party, managing public messaging and stakeholder engagement. Becky holds a Master’s degree in Communications and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University at Albany. Her collaborative approach, combined with a sharp strategic mindset, positions her as a key driver of success—for both clients and CHMS.
Chellie Hollis Blondes, CAE
Director of Association Management
Meagan Bowker, CAE
Senior Director of Association Management
Michael Breslin, MBA
Senior Director of Association Management
Meagan Bowker is a Director of Association Management at Capitol Hill Management Services in our Albany office. She currently oversees the Association Management Department and serves as the Executive Director for the Society for Research on Adolescence (SRA) and the New York Public Transit Association (NYPTA). Ms. Bowker has demonstrated success in overseeing strategic planning and the implementation of her association partners’ long and short-term goals. Ms. Bowker is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and was named the 2019 Rising Star by the Empire State Society of Association Executives for demonstrating extraordinary potential for future leadership in association management. She is also a graduate of the Empire State Society of Association Executives Association Leadership Academy. Ms. Bowker serves as a Director of the Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE) Board of Directors and is Co-Chair of the Strategic Partnership & Marketing Engagement Committee.
Michael T. Breslin is a Director of Association Management at Capitol Hill Management Services in our Albany office where he provides insight, support, and advice to the Association Management team and serves several associations in various roles. Mr. Breslin is an expert at leveraging technological solutions to maximize operational efficiency. He is a highly motivated, action-oriented, and innovative association professional who has developed excellent organizational management, communication, problem-solving, and program administration skills. ​ Prior to joining the CHMS Team, Mike worked in Higher Education for over a decade. He earned a Master of Business Administration Degree from The Sage Colleges and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from Union College.
Chellie Hollis Blondes is a Director of Association Management in our Raleigh, NC office where she provides resources and support to the association management team. Ms. Blondes is an accomplished and versatile Senior Executive with over 20 years of leadership and management experience. She is a recognized problem-solver committed to innovation and collaboration. Her varied experience in association management includes strategic planning, financial management, human resources, conference development, education design, policy development and implementation, membership recruitment and retention, and fundraising. Ms. Blondes currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals and the Joint Council of Extension Professionals. Ms. Blondes is a Certified Association Executive by the American Society of Association Executives. She is a committed volunteer having served on several nonprofit boards. Ms. Blondes received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Clemson University and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration from The Citadel.
Ali Bullis, MBA
Director of Association Management
Lauren LaPoint, MA
Director of Communications & Marketing
Ali Bullis is a Director of Association Management at Capitol Hill Management Services, where she oversees the Association Management department in the Albany office. In her role, she provides strategic guidance and leadership to her colleagues and serves several association partners across various capacities. With almost a decade of experience in Association Management, Ali is known for her innovative approach to enhancing organizational structures, earning numerous accolades for both her achievements and the success of her clients. With a demonstrated history of successfully leading and managing teams, Ali has honed expertise in nonprofit organizations, teamwork, leadership, and marketing. Holding an MBA with a focus in Strategic Management and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Siena College, Ali combines academic knowledge with practical experience to drive organizational growth and impact. Passionate about advancing the goals of nonprofit organizations, Ali brings a results-driven approach to every project, empowering associations to achieve their mission while fostering collaborative and sustainable success. Active in the profession, Ali is a member of the Empire State Society of Association Executives (ESSAE). She is also deeply committed to community service. Since 2015, she has contributed her time and talents to several nonprofits, including the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern NY, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Double H Ranch, United Way, and Housing Works.
Lauren LaPoint serves as Director of Communications & Marketing at CHMS. As head of the Communications Department, she works with her team, and clients, to provide social media management and content, graphics, website redevelopment and updates, training on social media platforms, and many other communications-related requests. Prior to joining the CHMS team, Lauren worked for the NYS Assembly as a Press Coordinator where she provided communications-related support, including writing and distributing press releases and other communications, coordinating events, managing social media platforms, and working with the press and members of the Assembly on a variety of projects. Lauren also has experience working on local and state-level campaigns and writing for publications such as The Troy-Record and The New York Daily News. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a concentration in Journalism from the College of Saint Rose and a Master of Arts in Journalism with a concentration in Urban Reporting from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
Jeff Walsh
Director of Meetings and Events
Jeff Walsh brings over 20 years of experience in managing complex corporate and association events. With a diverse client base spanning business, entertainment, politics, and sports, Jeff has a proven track record of delivering high-impact events. His expertise includes site selection, contract negotiation, budget management, and overseeing all aspects of meeting planning and production. Before joining CMHS, Jeff held a key role at a leading financial services association, where he honed his skills in managing large-scale events.
