A big “Thank You” to the following individuals who either became a new Heartland Chapter member or renewed their membership during the second half (June through December) of 2017.
Our apologies if we inadvertently missed anyone from this list below. Members who joined or renewed prior to June 2017 were listed in the Heartland Chapter’s August 2017 newsletter.
Kathy Bieg, CMP, Citywide Sales Executive – Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
Melissa M. Johnson, CMP, Principal/Meetings Consultant – MJMeetings, LLC
Amy J. Powell, CMP, Manager, Meeting & Travel – Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Raven L. Washabaugh, Shows and Events Project Manager – Walmart
Ashley Flagler, Event Manager – Overland Park Convention Center
Deborah J. Haman, CMP, Sr. Meetings/Exhibits Manager – American Association of Orthodontists
Stella Gallant, Account Director, Midwest US Associations – Tourism Toronto
Sandra Wachter, CMP, Director of Meetings and Events – American Association of School Personnel Administrators
Craig Deel, Sales Manager – Sheraton Overland Park Hotel
Crystal Boisvert, Director of Association and Special Market Sales – Classic Hotels & Resorts
Mike Tenholder, SMMC Vice President – Channel & Partner Management – eTouches, inc.
Mary E. Ryan, National Sales Manager, Midwest – Greater Palm Springs CVB
Shura A. Garnett, CFE, General Manager/Regional Vice President – Spectra
Patti Ator, Director, Event Services – Children’s Hospital Association
Kristin Malek, PhD, CMP. CHE, DES, Assistant Professor – Kansas State University
Hayley Neverve, CMP, Senior Sales Manager – InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile
Tricia A. Grube, CMP, Manager, MICE – Teva Pharmaceuticals
Rhonda D. Chesney, CMP, Regional Director of Sales – Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts
Willie B. Clay, CMP, CASE, Senior Sales Executive – Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile
Kevin Belanger, Vice President of Business Development – Shepard Exposition Services, Inc.
John W. Bettag, CMP, Vice President, Sales – Explore St. Louis
Cheri Jones, CMP, Project Manager – The RoArk Group, Inc.
Deborah Cohen, CMP, Director of Meeting & Convention Sales – Branson Lakes Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
Priscilla Noland, Senior Meeting Planner – Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Tammy Page, CMP, Director of National Sales – The Broadmoor
Paula Bommarito, Program Coordinator, Assembly – Catholic Health Association
Jennifer Haggard, CMP, Sr. Director of Events and Competition Services – Sweet Adelines International
Janice McClain, CMP, Chapter Administrator/Independent Planner – PCMA Heartland Chapter
Kimberly A. Hewitt, CAE, Director, Member Relations – Catholic Health Association
Joanie M. Ohlms, Director of Sales – St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau
Barbara E. Kay, CEO/President – Ascend Integrated Media
Kathleen Borgne, Director of Sales – Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau
Gretchen L. Miles, CMP, Meeting Planner – American College of Clinical Pharmacy
Michael L. Farr, CASE, CGMP, Senior Sales Manager – Hyatt Regency – Tulsa
Amy S. Roberts, Student – Kaplan University
Cora Hamm, CMP, CHE, CCTP, Instructor – University of Arkansas – Fayetteville
Amy J. Grayson, CASE, Senior Sales Executive – Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
Sarah Christensen, Festival & Events Coordinator – Visit Topeka
Jordan S. Maroney, Student – Iowa State University
Sky Marie Irlmeier, Student – Iowa State University
Danielle M. Noll, Student – Kansas State University
Dennis A. Johnston, CDME, Vice President of Sales, Service & Sports – Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Vanessa K. Kane,CMP, CMM, Manager, Meetings, Events, Exhibits – Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S.
David G. Peckinpaugh, CMP, CIS, President – Maritz Global Events Inc.
Rosemary Hall, Meeting Director – Robstan Group, Inc.
Denise DeJulio, CASE, Executive Director of Convention Sales – Visit KC
Amy M. Steinwand, CMP, Meetings and Events Program Manager – National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Mitchell Biersner, M.T.A., CMP, DES, Meeting Planner – American Society of Radiologic Technologists
Joyce Peterson, Conference Manager – National Auctioneers Association
Jill S. Brown, CMP, Sales Manager – Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Eric Jacobson, Vice President, Media Development – Ascend Integrated Media
Gina Page, CMP Meeting Specialist – Children’s Hospital Association
Darcy Burnett, CMP, Senior Education Coordinator – Iowa Bankers Association
Lisa G Perez, CMP, Group Sales Manager – Springfield, MO Convention & Visitors Bureau
Lydia A. Supe, Student – Kansas State University
Peggy Ford, Senior Sales Executive – Fort Lauderdale Harbor Beach Marriott Resort and Spa
Haley N. Wells, Student – Kansas State University
Katie Conoyer, CMP, Director of Sales & Marketing – Spectra by Comcast Spectacor
Courtney Greene, Sales Manager – Spectra by Comcast Spectacor
Danielle D. Wright, Sales Manager – Cox Business Center/SMG Tulsa
Joani A. Jones, Director of Sales – Crowne Plaza
Lysa Byous, Meeting Planner – American Public Works Association
Amy M. Brewster, CMP, Senior Sales Executive – JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
Stephanie Palmer Deel, Citywide Sales Executive – San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter & Riverwalk
Tracy A. Orpin, CMP, Conferences & Meetings Manager – International Association of Administrative Professionals
Sheila Mires, CMP, Director, Member Services – Professional Convention Management Association
Kristen L. Kimbrel, CMP, Senior Meeting Planner – American Academy of Family Physicians
Jennifer Limbert, Group Sales Manager – Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
Aubrey Moore, CMP, Manager, Education – Children’s Hospital Association
Andrea M. O’Hara, CMP, National Sales Director-Midwest – San Diego Tourism Authority
Whitney Nelson, Director of Meetings and Events – International Association of Plastics Distribution
Valerielizbeth Villa, Conference Center Coordinator – National VIP Services, Inc.
Mark Rath, CSEE, Director of Sales – Omaha Convention and Visitors Bureau
Liza M. Lampi, Event Planner – Eventve Meetings
Diana L. Forbes, CMP, Director of Meetings – American Public Works Association
Bryan Sterling, Director, Global Sales – PSAV
Jacky T. Meracle, CMP, Administrator, Chapters & Member Services – Professional Convention Management Association
Katie Castano, CGMP, Sales Manager – Visit Norfolk
Stacey Parker, CMP, Director, Meetings Center – American Optometric Association
Barb J. Boggs, Events & Volunteer Relations Manager – Grant Professionals Association
Morgan O’Neill, Sales Manager – Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Seven M. Rouse, Market Senior Account Executive – Marriott IndyPlace
Rita McClain, Lecturer – Iowa State University
Macy Walker, Student – Kansas State University
Natalie Bennett, Sr. Coodinator of Events & Competition Services – Sweet Adelines International
Keri Magnuson, CMP, Sr. Meeting Planner – American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Nicole Perry, CASE, National Sales Manager – Visit Indy
Mary Reynolds, Vice President, Marketing – Professional Convention Management Association
Lisa C. Miller, CMP, Director, Meetings & Special Events – National Cable Television Cooperative
Stacey D. Dillon, Assistant Director of Sales – Hilton Columbus Downtown
Kathleen Hale, Senior Meeting Planner – Ascension Health
Colleen Brzozowski, Director of Sales – Midwest Region – KSL Resorts
Brenda G. Shaver, Manager of Meetings – American Public Works Association
Cassi L. Connors, Account Director, Group – Sheraton and Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
Kristine M. Becker, CASE, HMCC, Convention Business Development Manager – Travel Portland
Sarah K. Morrissey, CMP, Director of Meetings & Events – Distinctive Meetings Inc
Travis Salsig, Director of New Business Development – On Services, a GES Company
Kellie Linder, National Sales Manager – Visit Savannah
Tricia S. Morgan, Event Coordinator – Reynolds Journalism Institute
Vicki Baker, Senior Account Executive – Marriott International
Emma Ryan, Student – University of Missouri
Dana King, Manager, Global Accounts – HelmsBriscoe
Lisa Foos, CMP, Event Planner – Lockton Companies, LLC
Blayr Bitler, Event Coordinator – Garney Construction
Lester Cornelius, Event Content Strategist – PLM World
Jennifer Jackson, Director of Meetings & Live Site Events – National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Janae H. McKinney, Student – Kansas State University
Sue E. Heley, CMP, CMM, National Account Manager – Experient, A Maritz Global Events Company
Kimberly Van Oosten, Director, Communications and Marketing – Catholic Health Association
Jennifer Witherspoon, Student – Kansas State University
Lindsay Bullock, Student – Kansas State University
Kyle Puvogel, Student – Kansas State University
Gayla L. Welsh, Sales Manager – Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center
Shannon Kostyshock, National Sales Manager – Caesars Entertainment
Nick O. Landry, Sales Manager – St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau
Michael S. Bell, VP, Sales – Visit Topeka
Emily Flynn, Regional Sales Manager – Caesars Entertainment
Tonja Britt, Meeting Planner – Children’s Hospital Association
Rod Kopischke, Director of Sales – Embassy Suites Kansas City Olathe Hotel and Conference Center
Katie Fencl, Director of Convention, Sports and Services – Greater Des Moines CVB
Christy L. Gillespie, Business Travel Sales Manager – The Chancellor Hotel
Kathryn L. Tinker, CMP, Director of Sales & Marketing – Cox Business Center/SMG Tulsa
Peggy L. Shandy Lane, Director, Conventions, Meetings and Events – UBM Americas
Penny S. Key, CEM, Meetings & Trade Show Director – National Wood Flooring Association
Erika L. Dyer, Events Services Coordinator – United Soccer Coaches
Andrew Dahir, Operations Coordinator – United Soccer Coaches
Jack D. Wagner, Director of Sales – Ungerboeck Software
Lauren McKee, National Accounts Manager – Visit KC
Luke A. Wiggins, Meetings & Conventions Sales Manager – Visit Rogers
Vanessa A. McCauley, Student – Kansas State University
Marc J. Ghafoori, General Manager – Nashville – Heritage Tradeshow Services
Pat M. McGaha, US Account Leader – Association – Marriott International Headquarters