Members of the MBA staff work tirelessly every day to help advance the mission of the Association and to support the Board and Members as they navigate the many changes to the practice of law.
Executive Director
Denise S. Vicario
denise@montgomerybar.org
610-279-9660
Denise is the Executive Director of the Montgomery Bar Association and Montgomery Bar Foundation. She oversees the operations of both organizations which include leading staff, implementing the vision of the Board of Directors, engaging the community, and ensuring that the needs of all members are addressed.
Accounting Manager
Hazel Bergquist
hazel@montgomerybar.org
610-994-3665
Hazel has been with the MBA since 2007. Her main responsibilities include all financial aspects including supervising staff and financial reports for the Association and Foundation.
Front Office & Lawyer Referral Service Coordinator
Jessica Deazle
jessicad@montgomerybar.org
610-279-9660
Jessica has been with the MBA since September 2021. Her primary responsibilities include managing the front desk, reception, and administering the MBA Lawyer Referral Service and Modest Means Legal Access Program.
Montgomery County Law Reporter Desktop Publisher
Jessica M. Gambone
jessica@montgomerybar.org
610-279-9660, ext.220
Jessica has been with the MBA since May, 1998. Her primary responsibilities include Desktop Publishing - Design and arranging layouts for the Montgomery County Law Reporter, communicating with clients, and compiling all legal notices by entering into the database system for the weekly book assembly – start to finish.
Director of Marketing, Development and Public Affairs
Jim Mathias
jim@montgomerybar.org
610-994-3660
Jim joined the Montgomery Bar in 2005 and is responsible for the comprehensive marketing, communications and PR strategy for events, publications, outreach services, member services, non-dues revenue centers, and special leadership directives for the Bar Association and Foundation.
Membership Coordinator
Sherry Sutton
sherry@montgomerybar.org
610-994-3659
Sherry has been with the Montgomery Bar Association since 2009 and handles all database changes for the MBA, processes the yearly dues for the MBA and PBA, committee and section registrations, and updates the legal directory. She is also responsible for processing membership for the MBA from application to admission.
Event & CLE Coordinator
Megan Ware
megan@montgomerybar.org
610-994-3666
Megan has been with the MBA Since August 2019. She is responsible for scheduling and coordinating MBA events and Continuting Legal Education (CLE) Courses.
Accounting
Sandy Whittington
sandy@montgomerybar.org
610-994-3657
Sandy has been with the MBA since April 1982. Her responsibilities include data input and accounting functions.