- Scott Graf
Scott Graf President BCD Meetings & Incentives Scott Graf oversees the sales, operations and administrative functions of BCD Meetings & Incentives, including the functional areas of strategic meetings management, incentive travel management, events management and creative services. Scott joined BCD Travel in 1997 from Maritz Travel Company, where his tenure included ten years of managing, selling, operating and directing a variety of key products and services.
- Kevin Olsen
Kevin Olsen President & Principal Kevin Olsen 's distinction for pushing the limits of creativity during his twenty plus years in the event marketing industry launched him into his ultimate creative endeavor in 1995, establishing One Smooth Stone. Since the company's inception, Kevin has led a team of communication and event professionals that consistently delivers tangible results for clients.
- Mark Ledogar
Mark Ledogar Vice President During his eleven years of event marketing experience with the world's largest association management firm, Mark's focus was quite diverse, including everything from logistics management, registration, and attendance promotion to tradeshow operations and sales, advertising, and sponsorship development.
- Colleen Brzozowski
Colleen Brzozowski is the Resort’s Director of Sales . She is responsible for overseeing all facets of the group sales team including revenue management, travel, trade shows and budgeting. She also handles various key accounts for the resort and the Insurance and Financial Services market. Colleen has been with Grand Traverse Resort & Spa since November of 2001 when she began as an Executive Meeting Manager.
- Joan L. Eisenstodt
Joan L. Eisenstodt, whose expertise is in facilitation and training, meetings department performance audits, and for meetings, program planning, facilities contracts, negotiations, and meeting management training, brings more than 30 years of experience to her work. Joan will be speaking at the 7th Annual California Tourism Safety and Security Conference.
- Corbin Ball
Corbin Ball , CSP, CMP, MS is an international speaker, consultant and writer helping clients worldwide use technology to save time and improve productivity. With 20 years of experience running international technology meetings, he now is a highly acclaimed speaker with the ability to make complex subjects understandable and fun.
- J. Lynne
I've lived in Philly since 2000, before that in England since 1998, and before that in SNJ since 1976. I'm an event planner so Im always attending business luncheons, networking parties, and association meetings. I'm a night student at Penn and will probably be sitting in classes for the rest of my life. As I work hard, study hard, and give much of my spare time to volunteering, my friends are likewise and very special people.
- Dawn Penfold
Dawn has served as President on the Board of Directors for the Greater New York Chapter of Meeting Professionals International and served on the Board of Directors for the New York Chapter of Professional Convention Management Association. She has published articles on the meetings industry for " Meeting News ", " Meetings and Conventions Magazine ", " Successful Meetings " and " Meetings Manager .
- Reg Athwal
Reg Athwal founded RAW Group in 2002, as he previously held the position of CEO of Specialist Capital Group (SCG) from late 1997 to early 2002 where he created and built a diverse range of European-based human capital consulting, executive search and interim staffing enterprises from start-up to $20 million in total revenues during this five-year period.
- Krista Rogers
Well, I guess the only way to tell you about me is by starting at the beginning...I was born and raised in Southwestern Virginia (excluding 4 years in a small town called Rushville, IN). The majority of my childhood (at least the part that I can remember) was in a small town called Abingdon. I did the typical high school thing and then went off to Radford University. Lets just say that I came out of my shell at Radford.
- Scott Kerr
It is always difficult to think of something brilliant to write in these things...
- Jeff Weggeman
Jeff Weggeman , Vice President of Sales and Marketing As Vice President of Sales and Marketing for ARAMARK Harrison Lodging, Jeff Weggeman is responsible for developing and coordinating the company's overall sales and marketing strategies and their implementation, including direct sales, marketing, e-commerce and public relations.
- Thomas
Frist Impression: Aloof, Introverted, Intelligent, Intimidating After One Gets to know me: Funny, Caring, Intence, Honest, Loving and Loyal.
- Arlene Sheff
Arlene Sheff , CMP Arlene Sheff , CMP has varied and extensive experience in the field of meeting management. Throughout her almost 30 years, she has been a corporate, association, government and independent planner. Arlene has worked for The Boeing Company in Seal Beach, CA for almost 9 years and is currently the Senior Meeting & Event Planner. Her key responsibility is producing meetings and events for senior level executives, along with campus-wide events.
- E. Carlyle
Welcome to the MySpace of Elder E. Carlyle German. Elliot Carlyle German was born on March 26, 1986, to Eli and Rosetta German. He is a native of Memphis, TN, but calls Crestview, FL, his home. E. Carlyle is an only child and military brat who enjoys music as a hobby. He is a very talented vocalist as well as a musician; he plays piano and organ.
- Bill
Im a DBA, a very angry DBA. Why, you ask, am I so angry? Lots of reasons!! Its the 3AM roll outs, dealing with programmers who just don't see the need to close cursors and use bind variables, the idiot users, who think that crappy poorly controlled data some how will magically turn into pristine, always correct information on a 25 table query! And I chose this field!!! WTF is wrong with me?! Suddenly the idea of digging ditches doesnt seem so bad.
- Keisha
Gees...what is there to say...I am great. I love to cook, and I love having a good time...whatever that might mean at the moment...whether it is hanging out watching TV with my cat....or going out to listen to some music at a club....or eating some good food at a restaurant. I hate to be bored.
- Brian Richey
Brian Richey Executive Vice President Brian Richey is the co-founder of ConferenceDirect, which was established in August of 1998 along with Brian Stevens. He currently serves as ConferenceDirect’s Executive Vice President. Brian Richey started his career with Hilton Hotels Corporation in the Hilton Professional Development Program in June of 1989 at the San Francisco Airport Hilton.
- Tamra Aultz
- Carolyn B. Davis
Carolyn Davis , CMP Senior Sales Manager Access Destination Management
- Mary-Ellen Drummond
Mary-Ellen Drummond is one of Americas most dynamic and entertaining speakers and seminar leaders. She offers insights and information based on more than 25 years of business, sales and speaking experience. Her enthusiastic style combined with a powerful and memorable message, makes her a favorite with Fortune 500 companies who invite her back again and again. Drummond brings credibility and real-world experience to the platform.
- Lisa
- Gretchen
- Ilene Reinhart
Ilene Reinhart Has Been Appointed to the CMP Board ACCESS Destination Services is proud to announce that Ilene Reinhart , DMCP, CMP has been appointed to the CMP Board as the representative for the Association of Destination Management Executives (ADME). � �It is an honor to be asked to represent ADME for this prestigious position,� states Reinhart. � Ilene received her original CMP designation in 1991 and achieved her DMCP designation in 2001.
- Brian D. Stevens
Brian Richey is the co-founder of ConferenceDirect, which was established in August of 1998 along with Brian Stevens. He currently serves as ConferenceDirect’s Executive Vice President.
- Jeremy Luski
I am a very fun, laid back, and spontaneous individual who loves going to the beach, bars, lounges or just relaxing and watching a movie! I am very dedicated to my career, enjoy traveling to new and exciting places & love my family and friends.
- Dianne Devitt
Dianne Devitt , CMP Distinctive, dramatic, dynamic—words that illustrate Dianne Devitt 's twenty-plus-years' history in theatre, education, and hospitality. years ago, Dianne interlaced her eclectic experiences and launched her own company: The DND Group.
- Patty Covarrubias
Patty Covarrubias currently serves as Assistant Vice President, Community Relations Officer for Citibank Community Relations in the Inland Empire Region. In her capacity, Patty manages the bank's community relationships throughout Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. Her responsibilities include fostering relationships with community leaders and non-profit organizations, and supervising Citibank's charitable contributions program for the Inland Empire.
- Donna Deberry
Donna DeBerry is executive vice president of diversity and corporate affairs for Dallas-based Wyndham International, one of the world�s premier hotel management companies. A national and international leader in the field of diversity, DeBerry�s work impacts the careers of more than 23,000 Wyndham associates around the globe.
- C. James Trombino
C. James Trombino , CAE ext. 131—Executive Director/CEO for the Metal Powder Industries Federation and APMI International and serves as Secretary/Treasurer for the Center for Powder Metallurgy Technology. He is also publisher of the International Journal of Powder Metallurgy . Jim joined MPIF in 1967 and has held a variety of management positions, most recently directing MPIF�s conferences, publications and professional development departments.
- Susan Krug
Susan Krug , CMP, CAE Execut ive Director As chief staff executive, Susan is responsible for staff and program oversight and works closely with the volunteer leaders on the strategic direction of the organization. Susan served as vice president of the Convention Industry Council at Association Management Group (AMG).
- Anita Nuñez
Anita Nuñez National Director of Multicultural Sales Anita Nuñez started her career in the hospitality industry at the Puerto Rico Convention Bureau where she strategically planned nation-wide events promoting Puerto Rico for meetings and conventions. She was quickly promoted to Regional Sales Manager where she spearheaded sales initiatives focusing on the growing US Hispanic Market.
- Paul G. Horngren
Paul G. Horngren , director of the Conference Division, joined the staff in 2002. Prior to his arrival, Paul was the director of the Gruenhagen Conference Center at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and the director of Housing and Residence Life at Eastern New Mexico University. Paul earned his bachelor’s degree in agriculture from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and his master’s degree in college student personnel from Eastern New Mexico University.
- Laurie Nelson-Choice
Laurie Nelson-Choice Vice Chairman Director, Eastern Regional Sales Laurie has been with VISIT Milwaukee (formerly the Greater Milwaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau) since January 2000. As Director of Eastern Regional Sales, Laurie manages the satellite office operations in Washington, DC and generates leads for associations, corporations and government organizations in the Washington, DC, Virginia and Maryland territories.
- Todd Greene
Todd Greene toddg@toddrgreene.com Todd Greene is the founder of The Todd Greene Agency , which was started in 2001 after consulting for years with authors, speakers, athletes and coaches. The agency is a marketing and management company that works in the area of events, endorsements and sponsorships with individuals, athletes, coaches and former players.
- Karen Quill
Karen spent the early part of her career in the entertainment industry in such roles as Lighting Designer, Stage Manager, Production Coordinator and Technical Director for various corporate events. Karen currently serves on the UCF advisory board for Tourism, Events and Attractions. She also serves on the board for Valencia Community College Hospitality and Tourism Management program. Karen received her B.S in Business Administration and is a Certified Meeting Professional.
- Thom A. Lisk
Dr. Lisk has been on the faculty for the Ohio Association of Realtors and currently gives a six hour (and three hour) CE course for Realtors that is rated, "Best I have ever attended ", by many Realtors with 25 years experience, as well as newer agents. This interpretive program is entitled "Servicing Listings and Buyers Successfully". As with all of Dr. Lisk's programs, references are available from Boards of Realtors (Associations), large companies, and individual realtors.
- Madelyn Marusa
Madelyn Marusa, DMP Vice President, Industry Relations PRA Destination Management, Inc.
- Diane Diresta Ma
Diane is president of a New York-based company that offers programs in presentation skills, facilitation, listening, train-the-trainer, interpersonal communication, personal coaching, mediation, team building, voicemail, and media training. Her dynamic and inspiring training techniques have helped thousands of professionals in companies across the board improve their communication skills and advance their careers.
- Mike Gamble
Mike Gamble Mike Gamble founded SearchWide in 1999 with an initial focus on hospitality executive recruiting. Today, SearchWide has 6 offices around the country and is a leading, retained, executive recruitment firm that also specializes in association, non-profit, government as well as hospitality and other travel related markets. Prior to founding SearchWide, Gamble served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PCVB).