J. Gerry Purdy , Ph.D. Vice President & Chief Analyst J. Gerry Purdy , Ph.D., is the VP and Chief Analyst with the Frost & Sullivan North American Information & Communication Technologies Practice. As a nationally recognized industry authority, he focuses on monitoring and analyzing emerging trends, technologies and market behavior in the mobile computing and wireless data communications industry in North America.

Pamela Neame AMM In 1994, Pamela commenced her own conference management business, Consec - Conference Management and since then Consec has managed over 100 conferences, events and workshops Australia wide. She is very proud of the fact that Consec has developed a reputation for providing a high level of service to conference delegates from a wide range of industries, communities, cultures and countries.

Bryan Croyle, CMP Vice President Conference Management/Housing and Registration Bryan Croyle is Vice President of Conference Management/Housing and Registration. Bryan Croyle is Vice President of Conference Management/Housing and Registration. Bryan joined ConferenceDirect's Housing and Registration team in 2002 where he served as the Director of Operations for the division.

Mark has more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including eight years with the 1,606-room Wyndham Anatole Hotel in Dallas. From 1998 to 2006, he worked his way up from Conference Manager to Interim Director of Conference Management and from National Account Sales Manager to Associate Director of Sales.

Bryan Croyle , CMP Vice President Bryan Croyle is Vice President of Conference Management/Housing and Registration. Bryan joined ConferenceDirect's Housing and Registration team in 2002 where he served as the Director of Operations for the division. He was appointed Vice President of Conference Management/Housing and Registration in 2006.

Mark has more than 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including eight years with the 1,606-room Wyndham Anatole Hotel in Dallas. From 1998 to 2006, he worked his way up from Conference Manager to Interim Director of Conference Management and from National Account Sales Manager to Associate Director of Sales.

John Maddox , CMP founded Meetings IT, Inc., a technology consulting and outsourcing company dedicated to the meetings and events industry, on the premise that the role of technology in running events would continue grow year after year. With decades of experience in many facets of the meetings and events industry, John brings significant insight to the application of technologies to this business.

Carol Sheehan Conference and Registration Services Assistant Ms. Sheehan joined Infinity in 2005 to provide support to the Registration Services department with special emphasis on creating and executing registration reports, data input, and customer service as well as assisting the Conference Management Team.

Theresa Kukic , CMP President A meeting professional since 1998, Theresa Kukic enjoys a challenge. She saw a need in the medical meetings arena for a customer-driven, fast-moving planning firm, and founded Conference Management Solutions to fill that need. Her methodical, organized approach has made a difference for her clients.

Valerie Johnson Conference Assistant Ms. Johnson joined Infinity in 2006 to provide support to the Conference Management Team with special emphasis on coordinating small meetings, including conducting site searches, managing travel logistics, producing conference materials, and on-site administration; designing and developing publications in desktop publishing; and designing and developing web sites and online registration pages.

Karen Baker Conference Assistant Ms. Baker joined Infinity in 2006 to provide support to the Conference Management Team with special emphasis on coordinating participants' travel logistics; processing travel reimbursements; responding to participants' inquiries; developing online registration pages; assisting with site searches; designing and developing publications in desktop publishing; producing conference materials; and assisting with proofreading.

Gregor Grüttner Communications officer Communication, Conference Management gruettner@adelphi-research.de

Suzanne Raposo - Delegate & General Sessions Coordinator Former State & National SkillsUSA Officer

Michael Johnson , CMP Director of Conference and Training Michael has nearly 20 years of experience in the event planning and conference management industry. Michael began his career with Marriott International where he served at several locations including San Diego, Scottsdale, and most recently Las Vegas. Michael has successfully executed over 400 conventions and in 1998, Michael was awarded Conference Management Team of the Year by Meeting Planners International.

Derek W. Heim Our Program Development Specialist is Derek W. Heim , who hails from Pennsylvania, is an alumni of SkillsUSA, as well as a former National Officer (1998-1999).

Karen E. Ward - State Officer Advisor / Conference Operations State Executive Director, Former State & National SkillsUSA Officer

Keith Brownlie is Group HR Director and Corporate Responsibility Director for Informa plc with 7400 staff, employed in 70 countries. He believes the two roles are compatible as it is the Informa employees who help make the Group’s CR initiatives stronger and more effective. Keith has been with Informa for 15 years and has served in a number of roles including Customer Services; Conference Management and HR.

Cyra Hathaway - State Officer / General Sessions Assistant Former State SkillsUSA Officer

John Steiner - Conference Photographer Former State SkillsUSA Officer

John Brochu - SkillsUSA Massachusetts Championships Director

Scott D. Houle - Corporate Treasurer / Conference Security

Mary-Theresa Tringale - Special Functions Logistics Former State SkillsUSA Officer

Jannine Baker - Computer Operations Director

Donna Noon - Conference Adminstrative Assistant

Lili Paulk Professional Development Manager Instructor Training

Tracey R. Floridia , CMP Director of Professional Development Instructor Training

Alix Mills Alix has spent more than fifteen years in event marketing with a concentration in communications, campaign strategy, message management, project management and team development/management. She has extensive experience on both the agency and client side of the business.

Jacinta has a background of 8 years in Event/Conference Management in the UK. She was in front line Customer Service roles for 4 years before joining Vision Manawatu. Jacinta is responsible for Vision Manawatu/Manawatu Chamber of Commerce membership queries.

Erin Varker , Conference Manager Rebecca Hill , Conference Coordinator Renae Shepherd , Conference Coordinator Erin Parkinson , Registration Coordinator Dimmity Johnson , Registration Coordinator

Stephen Sekel In addition to being over English translation at the United Nations, Mr. Sekel is now Deputy Director of the Documentation Division in the Department of General Assembly and Conference Management (DGACM) at the United Nations. He oversees translation into and out of the six official languages of the United Nations: English, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese and Spanish.

Elizabeth Medley , General Manager Suzy Cunningham , Conference Manager

Sarah Sieling Conference Management Program Manager Conference Management & Professional Development

Eugene Carlo - Facilities Superintendent-Director, Assabet Valley Regional High School

Professor Adrian Vickers Conference Convenor

Julie Inwood , Executive Director, New Zealand Planning Institute

Amy Vega Director of Interdisciplinary Education & Conference Management

Katy Dern - SkillsUSA Massachusetts Alumni Association Advisor