Sara M. Martin

Sara brings a unique blend of skills to her role as COO, combining her knowledge of BMF’s strategic vision and priorities with her well-versed background in building high-performing teams.

Beginning her career as a human resource professional, Sara joined BMF in that role in 2015 to support the firm’s growing need to recruit, retain and develop its staff.  In 2022, Sara was named Employee Experience Manager and appointed to lead the firm’s HR function to maximize and enhance BMF’s employee experience. BMF has long placed a priority on team culture and performance and Sara’s direction aided the firm in advancing and deepening its focus on employee development and workforce culture initiatives.

As COO, Sara will unite the existing administrative, finance, IT, marketing, client experience and HR teams into one Firm Operations department. This alignment serves to streamline operations efficiently and to serve as an advocate for associates, organizational goals and priorities.

Specializations

• Employee Experience & Engagement
• Talent Development & Coaching
• Operational Strategy & Execution
• Change Management & Internal Communications
• Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Alignment
• Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing & Business Logistics, John Carroll University

Certifications

• Professional in Human Resources®

Professional and Civic Memberships and Activities

• Leadership Cleveland, Class of 2026
• John Carroll University, Cleveland Alumni Association past president
• Engage! Cleveland, Leadership Council past member
• The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club, past board member

Awards & Accolades

• Power of Change Honoree, Ohio Society of CPAs Women’s Initiatives Program, 2023

CliftonStrengths

• Relator
• Arranger
• Maximizer
• Responsibility
• Achiever