Our Team

  • Joan Naymark, Executive Director

    Joan Gentili Naymark is the founder of MACS.

    She was a member of the Census Advisory Committee from 1995-2011 representing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  Joan served on two National Academy of Science panels on the American Community Survey and annual Economic Data from the Census Bureau.

    Joan retired from Target Corporation in 2012 after 30 years of market planning leadership. As Director, Market Analytics and Planning, she was responsible for strategic, analytic, and geo-spatial research in support of capital expenditures. Learn more about her on LinkedIn.

    Joan enjoys spending time with family and friends, gardening (daffodils & dahlias), cats, traveling, walking, mountains, and all things Italiano.

  • Michael Jon (MJ) Olson, Associate Director

    Michael Jon Olson has over 25 years of experience working with community-based nonprofit organizations - as a board member, consultant, and staff.

    You can learn more about his experience on his LinkedIn profile.

    Michael Jon enjoys travel, gardening, hiking, biking, cooking, coffee, red wine, donuts, and spending time with friends and family.