Celebrating Our Members: Wins, Challenges & Lessons Learned

September 16, 2026 at 1:00 – 1:45 pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)

Join us during Member Appreciation Week for a candid conversation about the wins, challenges and lessons shaping accounting growth professionals in 2026.

AAM’s 2026 Business Developer of the Year and Hall of Fame Inductee will share perspectives from their own careers and experiences, including what’s working, what’s challenging them and what they’ve learned along the way.

Then, we’ll open up the conversation to you. Come ready to share what’s happening in your world, hear how your peers are navigating similar challenges and exchange ideas you can take back to your firm.

This informal, interactive event gives members an opportunity to learn from one another while celebrating the community that makes AAM special.

Speakers

Melissa Lingo, Business Development Manager, James Moore & Co.

2026 Business Developer of the Year

Melissa Lingo has built a career around one simple passion: bringing great people and great opportunities together. As Business Development Manager at James Moore & Co., she pairs 25 years of sales and business development experience with contagious energy, curiosity and a love for the construction industry. Named AAM’s 2026 Business Developer of the Year, Melissa knows relationships matter—and as a certified sommelier, she also knows the best ones, like great wine, only get better with time.