Chicago, IL – January 10, 2011 - Martin Partners, L.L.C. announces the recruitment of Mr. Thomas P. Nicholson to the position of Executive Director, Human Resource Planning Society at SmithBucklin Corporation. SmithBucklin is a professional services firm serving the not-for-profit association market. Prior to joining SmithBucklin, Mr. Nicholson was an Executive Director at The Arthur W. Page Society.