DEMA Leadership
Based in Grosse Pointe, MI, the Domestic Estate Managers Association serves the needs of our membership. Each DEMA Chapter is run by a local, volunteer Board of Directors made up of Private Service Professionals. Our leadership teams are led by the DEMA National President and Vice President. DEMA National is responsible for conducting the business of the association and implementing strategies to achieve the objectives defined by our mission statement. DEMA National sets the strategic focus, aligns staff, volunteers and all of the association's resources to achieve the desired outcomes of our members.
President, Co-Founder
Matthew Haack
Mr. Haack has been the driving force behind the Domestic Estate Managers Association from the start of our inception in early 2007. His vision for raising standards in all lines of service has been the main focus in his passion for serving those in Private Service.
Prior to founding DEMA, Haack was the General Manager of a high-end cleaning company in Southeast Michigan that exclusively serviced estate homes in which he had many clients that were from Private Service. Previously, he had held multiple executive level management positions in a retail corporate setting. His track record of management has been instrumental in the success of the Domestic Estate Managers Association thus far.
Mr. Haack also served our country in the United States Marine Corps and graduated from Northwood University with a degree in Business Management.
Vice President, Co-FounderMichael Wright
Mr. Wright has served the Domestic Estate Managers Association from the beginning and has overseen the development of systems in order to carry out our member's mission and vision. His joy of connecting people in such an isolated and private industry has been his main passion for serving those in Private Service.
Prior to founding DEMA, Wright was the Director of Marketing and worked alongside Mr. Haack at the same high-end cleaning company in Southeast Michigan. Previously, he had held sales positions in Corporate America and had worked for many years in construction. His past experience in servicing HNW clients in the residential and commercial construction industry has been very valuable in communicating with our membership.
Mr. Wright has also participated in and served on Board of Directors in multiple associations for different professions of management.
Local Board of Directors
The Domestic Estate Managers Association currently has ten local chapters that meet on a monthly basis in California, Florida, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Texas and Washington D.C.These chapters could not operate without the support of our Board of Directors who volunteer their time and efforts in each local area. Each board is made up of different professions within the Private Service Industry.
