Today we are sharing the bittersweet news that Mary Magrogan, Director of Recognition & Development, will be retiring in early November after an extraordinary 45 years of service.
Mary's journey with us began in 1981 when she joined ORSA via Waverly Press, and she continued her remarkable contributions with INFORMS from 1995 onward in multiple roles. Over four and a half decades, Mary has helped shape INFORMS through her professionalism, deep institutional knowledge, steady commitment to excellence, and care for our members and community.
It is hard to capture what 45 years of service means. Mary has been part of so many important moments in INFORMS history and has supported generations of members, volunteers, colleagues, award recipients, donors, and leaders. For many members and staff, she has also been a trusted colleague and friend.
Along the way, Mary built a wonderful life with her husband, Kevin, raised two children, and is now enjoying being a grandmother to three. In retirement, she looks forward to spending more time with her family and friends.
There will be more opportunities to celebrate Mary in the months ahead, including at the INFORMS 2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. But for now, we want to begin by saying thank you. Thank you, Mary, for your 45 years of outstanding service, devotion, and commitment to INFORMS.
We invite you to join us in celebrating Mary by posting a reply with your congratulations, thanks, a favorite memory, or a photo.
Mary, we wish you happiness, health, and fulfillment in your retirement. You will be deeply missed.
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Elena Gerstmann, PhD
Executive Director
INFORMS
egerstmann@INFORMS.org------------------------------