Our principles have more than seventy years of experience providing a diverse range of services to organizations ranging in size from 25 to more than 60,000 employees or members. PMAA was established in 1967 and as of 2015 has had 3 generations of our family leading the organization.

Joseph Cohn

Founder (1934-2014)

Elliott Cohn

CEO

More than 35 years’ professional experience in all aspects of business including Human Resources & Employee/Labor Relations. He has worked in all environments covering diversified industries, government and non-profit organizations.

  • Extensive experience working with small and large organizations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Recruiting
  • Benefits and Payroll Administration
  • Wage and Salary Surveys
  • Employee/Management Training
  • Policy and Work Rule Development
  • Chief Spokesperson in multiple contract negotiations
  • Administered numerous collective bargaining agreements
  • Designed, marketed and presented training programs throughout the Nation
  • Devised metrics to measure the effectiveness of labor/management functions
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Federal, State and local governmental statutes, regulations and guidelines (NLRA, EEOC, ADA, FLSA, etc…)

WORKED IN NUMEROUS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING:

  • Healthcare
  • Real Estate
  • Aviation
  • Service
  • Automotive
  • Hospitality
  • Warehousing
  • Manufacturing
  • Legal
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Wholesale Distribution

Served on planning committees of national associations, as well as worked closely with federal regulatory agencies. Entrepreneur and business owner responsible for all aspects of business development and operation. Managed offices and personnel in multiple geographic locations. Founded the HR Consulting firm Associated Professional Advisors, Inc. in 1982. Merged with Professional Management Advisors Associates, Inc. in 1992.

ZACHARY COHN

President

More than 10 years’ experience in business to business sales as an industry leader in various fields, ultimately landing in staffing. Zack has worked in a wide range of industries and is an expert in identifying the true needs of clients, and fulfilling those needs.

Zack’s staffing experience began when he took an entry level recruiter position at the world’s largest specialized staffing agency. During his tenure, he learned all facets of the industry by working his way up receiving several promotions in record time, ultimately becoming the Regional Manager for south Florida. During this same period, he was number one in sales in the state, and number 10 nationally. After leaving his prior company, Zack joined the PMAA team to lead and expand its staffing division. Since he joined the company in 2015, its market share has grown exponentially throughout the US.

WORKED IN NUMEROUS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING:

  • Technology
  • Marketing
  • Hospitality
  • Government Defense Contractors
  • Finance & Accounting
  • Commercial & Residential Real Estate
  • Legal
  • Aviation
  • Wholesale Distribution
  • Manufacturing
  • Healthcare
  • News and Television
  • Automotive

…And many other public and private sector entities.

KARINA COHN

CFO

Operations executive with over 25 years’ experience in Finance/Accounting and Business Development.  International and Domestic management and operations, targeting markets that include troubled ventures, startups and high growth organizations.

  • Extensive experience working with small and large organizations
    Business/Corporate development growth and Turnaround experience
  • Financial restructuring
  • Develop business plans
  • Pro Forma financial statements
  • Developed revenue/expense forecasts after defining a new market strategy for all aspect of
  • Corporate Organizations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Organizational Development
  • Recruiting
  • Devised metrics to measure the effectiveness of all aspects of corporate operations

WORKED IN NUMEROUS INDUSTRIES INCLUDING:

  • Healthcare
  • Real Estate
  • Banking
  • Service
  • SBA
  • Hospitality