We’d like to recognize the accomplishments of our chapter’s members and the hard work they have done to elevate the meeting and events industry.
Carol McGury, MPS, – Executive Vice President, Events and Education Services, SmithBucklin
Congratulations to Carol McGury, MPS, on her election as
PCMA Education Foundation Chair-Elect.
Carol said, “I am honored by this leadership opportunity with the PCMA Education Foundation and I look forward to collaborating on strategy and new initiatives with the board and contributing meaningfully to the future endeavors of the foundation.” She also serves on the Marriott Hotel Advisory Board and the Anaheim Advisory Board, and is co-chair of INCON.
Angie Ranalli, CMP, – Vice President of Sales, Midwest Region, San Diego Tourism Authority
Angie Ranalli, CMP, will be serving a two-year term, (2017-2018), on the
PCMA Education Foundation Board.
Susan Euritt – Principal at Ruckus Strategic Partnership Consulting
Susan will be completing her 2016-2017 term on the
PCMA Education Foundation Board.
Tony Lorenz, CMM – Chief Executive Officer, AlliedPRA
Tony will be completing his 2016-2017 term on the
PCMA Education Foundation Board.
Dana L. Saal, CMP, CAE, – Saal Meeting Consulting
Please join us in congratulating Dana L. Saal on being named a
SPIN 40 Over 40 Winner.
Senior Professionals Industry Network’s SPIN 40 Over 40 is the industry’s first recognition for veteran meeting planners. This award recognizes and honors planners who are industry role models, influencers, and pioneers.
Medeja (Maddie) Metcalf, CMP, – Manager, Meetings & Travel, American Osteopathic Association
We are proud to announce Medeja (Maddie) Metcalf has been listed as one of
Association Forum’s 2017 Forty Under 40 Award winners.
Recipients of the Forty Under 40 Award are honored for their outstanding professional accomplishments, commitment to the industry, leadership skills and continued potential. On December 13 Medeja will be a part of a private awards ceremony held by Association Forum.
Meet Our Two 4th Quarter Award Winners!
Jamie Heidorn – Regional Director of Sales at Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau (pictured on the left)
Michelle Morse – Senior Logistics & Exhibits Specialist at the American Society of Neuroradiology
Thank you Jamie and Michelle for exemplifying outstanding dedication and service to our chapter and for your commitment to advancing the meeting and events industry.
Learn more about GMC PCMA’s awards.
Welcome to Our New and Returning Members:
Ignatius Alam
Director Tradeshows and Sponsorships – Teradata Corp
Michael Alberts, CMP, CEEM
Account Director – Frictionless Solutions
Kyra P Alpiner
Student – Michigan State University
Bree Angelo
Meetings Coordinator – Sentergroup Inc.
Cassie Arthur
National Sales Manager – Omni Louisville Hotel
Molly Barrick
Convenings & Meeting Planning Officer – Lumina Foundation
Eleanor Blackmer
Senior Manager, Events – KeHE
Ashley Boser
Meetings Registrar – American Society of Neuroradiology
Louise Burke
Sales Manager – Hyatt Regency Dallas
Kirsten Davenport
Event Producer – Food For Thought
Tony Dellamaria
EVP Chief Sales Officer – Meetings Today
Brooke Desormeaux
Student – Michigan State University
Kim Duffett
National Sales Manager – Stein Eriksen Lodge
Jennifer Farrell
Meeting Planner – American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Karen Gamperl
Conference Manager – Feeding America
Anna L Gilkerson
Coordinator, Meeting Services – American Dental Association
Ari Goldsmith
Executive Director, Marketing – KeHE
Madeline Grouzard
Student – University of Missouri
Elizabeth Jeppesen
Student – University of Wisconsin – Stout
Madison P Kelley
Sales Manager – The Westin Nashville
Michelle Lasley
Conference & Meeting Planning Associate – Lumina Foundation
Rachael Leystra
Student University of Wisconsin – Stout
Mark McDonald
Corporate Director, Event Management- Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Jonathan R Merril
Chief, eLearning – echo360
Jennifer Nelson
Strategic Sourcing Manager – Experient, A Maritz Global Events Company
Linda Price Topp
Vice President Sales – Marcus Hotels and Resorts
Justine Radies
Meeting Manager – American Association of Endodontists
Danielle Rejowski
Meeting Coordinator – American Association of Endodontists
Morgan Safford
Student – Student Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Kismet Saglam
Vice President, Education Services – Kellen
Nicole Schmidt, LES
Director of Meetings – American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology
Chris J Schroeder, CMP, CTA
Assistant Director – Sales Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Francine Schwartz
Director of Operations – Strategic Account Management Association
Ariana Schweymaier
Student – Michigan State University
Jillian Seguin
Student – Michigan State University
Danielle Sell
Meeting & Event Planner – Electronic Resources & Libraries
Kaitlyn Smith
Student – Iowa State University
Kristina Tarantino, CMP
Senior Sourcing Manager – American Express
Mary Thao
Director of Conference Management – Industrial Fabrics Association International
Kimberly Vinciguerra
Vice President of Events – International Carwash Association
Wendy Vokaty
Senior Manager, Leadership Programs and Special Events – American Academy of Neurology
Ellie Weisensel
Student – University of Wisconsin – Stout
Lindsay Wimmer
Student – Michigan State University
Kathryn Wolfer
Associate – Professor Ferris State University
