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