The MPI Chicago Area Chapter would like to thank those of you who attended the Annual Awards Recognition Gala at Venue SIX10. Your support of the organization is greatly appreciated!
MPI-CAC would like to extend our congratulations to the following 2015 award recipients:
MPI-CAC would like to extend our congratulations to the following 2015 award recipients:
Chapter Leader of the Year
Cory Fransway, CMP, CMM - Experient, A Maritz Travel Company
Committee of the Year
2014-2015 Leadership Development Committee
Liz Kara, Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Katie Strandquist, Pritzker Military Library
Eleanor H. Woods Supplier of the Year
Joe Hirsch - PSAV
Hall of Fame – Individual
Lisa J. Mikita, CMP, CAE - American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Hall of Fame – Organization
Freeman Audio Visual
Kathy Osterman Industry Award
Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - Miller Hotel Group
Planner of the Year
Colleen Neubauer, CMP - National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Student Member of the Year
Christina Bruenning - Roosevelt University
Tomorrow’s Leaders
Tanya L. Kinsman, CMP – American Dental Association
Christie Springer – Host Chicago
Greg Werstler – ComedySportz Chicago
Young Professional Achievement Award
Jessica Jehorek - 360 Destination Group
President’s Awards
Fergal O’Sullivan, CMP, CASE – Marriott International
Marc Moisan – Travis AV
Please join us in welcoming the 2015- 2016 MPI-CAC Board of Directors:
President
Judi Holler - St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission
President-Elect
Tina Reedy - Travis AV
Past President
Hali Cooper, CMP - Meetings Expectations
Vice President of Communications
Andrea Mott Rodriguez - Choose Chicago
Vice President of Education
Rebecca DeLuca, CMP - Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Vice President of Finance
Cory Fransway, CMP, CMM - Experient, A Maritz Travel Company
Vice President of Leadership Development
Carolyn Paradowski, CMP - CNA
Vice President of Membership
Sarah Welsch - Hyatt Regency Chicago
Vice President of Strategic Alliances & Events
Courtney Anderson, CMP - Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Director, Marketing & Public Relations
Tanya Kinsman - American Dental Association
Director, Technology & Education Conference
Kathleen Clickett - Experient, A Maritz Travel Company
Director, Education Programs
Greg Werstler - ComedySportz Chicago
Director, Sponsorship & Golf
Melissa Hahn - Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc
Director, Awards Gala & Awards Recognition
Kris Marinelli Jebson - MGM Hotels & Resorts
Director, Leadership Development
Aine O’Brien
LYFE Kitchen
Director, Membership Recruitment & Retention
Keri Miller - Food For Thought
Director, Special Events & Holiday
Melissa Swakow - NHS Global Events
Director, Industry Exchange CSR
Matt Waltersdorf - Caesars Entertainment
A special thanks goes out to our retiring board members:
Bill Kubiak, CSEP – Freeman Audio Visual
Cesar Barradas – American Dental Association
Anthony Molino – Hiltons of Washington, DC
Heather Larson, CMP – Meet Chicago Northwest
Fergal O’Sullivan, CMP, CASE – Marriott International
Anne Zambrano – Total Event Resources
Thank you for your dedication and passion to the MPI-Chicago Area Chapter!
Finally, a very special thank you to our sponsors. We could not have done this without you!
Venue SIX10
Wolfgang Puck
MGM Resorts International
Brella Productions
Cort Event Furnishings
Edward Fox Photography
Sunda
Travis AV
Marriott Caribbean & Mexcio Resorts
Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa
JW Marco Island
Gaylord Hotels
Marriott Marquis Houston
Marriott Marquis Chicago
Quest Drape
Classic Party Rentals
Platinum Events
Cory Fransway, CMP, CMM - Experient, A Maritz Travel Company
Committee of the Year
2014-2015 Leadership Development Committee
Liz Kara, Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Katie Strandquist, Pritzker Military Library
Eleanor H. Woods Supplier of the Year
Joe Hirsch - PSAV
Hall of Fame – Individual
Lisa J. Mikita, CMP, CAE - American College of Occupational & Environmental Medicine
Hall of Fame – Organization
Freeman Audio Visual
Kathy Osterman Industry Award
Ted Miller, CHME, CHSP, CGTP, CGMP - Miller Hotel Group
Planner of the Year
Colleen Neubauer, CMP - National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Student Member of the Year
Christina Bruenning - Roosevelt University
Tomorrow’s Leaders
Tanya L. Kinsman, CMP – American Dental Association
Christie Springer – Host Chicago
Greg Werstler – ComedySportz Chicago
Young Professional Achievement Award
Jessica Jehorek - 360 Destination Group
President’s Awards
Fergal O’Sullivan, CMP, CASE – Marriott International
Marc Moisan – Travis AV
Please join us in welcoming the 2015- 2016 MPI-CAC Board of Directors:
President
Judi Holler - St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission
President-Elect
Tina Reedy - Travis AV
Past President
Hali Cooper, CMP - Meetings Expectations
Vice President of Communications
Andrea Mott Rodriguez - Choose Chicago
Vice President of Education
Rebecca DeLuca, CMP - Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority
Vice President of Finance
Cory Fransway, CMP, CMM - Experient, A Maritz Travel Company
Vice President of Leadership Development
Carolyn Paradowski, CMP - CNA
Vice President of Membership
Sarah Welsch - Hyatt Regency Chicago
Vice President of Strategic Alliances & Events
Courtney Anderson, CMP - Steppenwolf Theatre Company
Director, Marketing & Public Relations
Tanya Kinsman - American Dental Association
Director, Technology & Education Conference
Kathleen Clickett - Experient, A Maritz Travel Company
Director, Education Programs
Greg Werstler - ComedySportz Chicago
Director, Sponsorship & Golf
Melissa Hahn - Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc
Director, Awards Gala & Awards Recognition
Kris Marinelli Jebson - MGM Hotels & Resorts
Director, Leadership Development
Aine O’Brien
LYFE Kitchen
Director, Membership Recruitment & Retention
Keri Miller - Food For Thought
Director, Special Events & Holiday
Melissa Swakow - NHS Global Events
Director, Industry Exchange CSR
Matt Waltersdorf - Caesars Entertainment
A special thanks goes out to our retiring board members:
Bill Kubiak, CSEP – Freeman Audio Visual
Cesar Barradas – American Dental Association
Anthony Molino – Hiltons of Washington, DC
Heather Larson, CMP – Meet Chicago Northwest
Fergal O’Sullivan, CMP, CASE – Marriott International
Anne Zambrano – Total Event Resources
Thank you for your dedication and passion to the MPI-Chicago Area Chapter!
Finally, a very special thank you to our sponsors. We could not have done this without you!
Venue SIX10
Wolfgang Puck
MGM Resorts International
Brella Productions
Cort Event Furnishings
Edward Fox Photography
Sunda
Travis AV
Marriott Caribbean & Mexcio Resorts
Renaissance Indian Wells Resort and Spa
JW Marco Island
Gaylord Hotels
Marriott Marquis Houston
Marriott Marquis Chicago
Quest Drape
Classic Party Rentals
Platinum Events
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