INDIANAPOLIS (January 6, 2026) – The Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is pleased to announce Jessica MacMillan has joined the OGR team as Events Manager. In this role, Jessica will lead the planning, execution, and strategic development of OGR’s signature event, PROGRESS, Future Leaders Forum, virtual education, and industry events, reinforcing the association’s commitment to delivering exceptional educational experiences for its members.
“We are thrilled to welcome Jessica to the OGR team,” said Wendy King, CAE, CVA, Executive Director of OGR. “Her passion for creating engaging, thoughtful event experiences and her dedication to professional development make her a perfect fit for our organization. Jessica’s energy and expertise will strengthen OGR’s events portfolio and elevate the value we deliver to our members.”
Jessica brings a strong foundation in association events and membership engagement to OGR. She previously served as a Senior Membership and Meetings Coordinator with a number of local and national associations, where she supported event logistics, membership initiatives, and collaborative programming. Jessica holds a B.A. in Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management from Indiana University Indianapolis, along with certificates in Business Foundations and Tourism Planning & Development, grounding her work in both hospitality strategy and organizational operations.
An active leader in the meetings profession, Jessica has been recognized as a nominee for the Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Indiana Chapter’s IMPRESS “Rising Star” award and contributes her expertise through committee service with MPI and involvement in local association event planning efforts.
About the International Order of the Golden Rule
The International Order of the Golden Rule (OGR) is an association of independently owned and operated funeral homes dedicated to ethical service to all. Founded in 1928, it is our mission to make independent funeral homes exceptional. We do this by building and supporting member interaction, information exchange and professional business development through a wide range of programs, services and resources. For more information, visit www.ogr.org.
