Thank you to all PCMA and PCMA Education Foundation volunteers! Over 200 PCMA members volunteer their time and talents to PCMA throughout 2009. See below for a complete list of volunteers.

2009 PCMA Committees and Task Forces

2009 PCMA Achievement Awards and Recognition Committee

Chair: Francine Pepitone, CMM, MAS, Francine Marketing, Inc.
Members:
Danielle D. Babilino, Wynn Las Vegas
Diane M. Brisk, TBA Global Events
Linda M. Brown, Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau
Kathleen K. Callender, CMP, San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tiffany E. Chester, Destination DC
Jennifer T. Cummins, CMP, The Society of Gynocologic Oncologists
Laura M. Daniel, CMP, The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Jean M. Ferrone, Independent Meeting Planner
Angie M. Jackson, Projection Presentation Technology
Sonya J. Johnson, CEM, Travel Planners, Inc.
Russel W. Kraus, CMP, Meetings in General
Michael K. Krouse, CMP, CASE, CHME, LA Inc. The Los Angeles Convention & Visitors Bureau
Kimberly R. Lambeth, PSAV Presentation Services
Sandy McKeen, GES Exposition Services
Serena Melancon, USA Hosts Corporate Office
Lee A. Nold-Lewis, ProShow
Mary L. Patton, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Angie Ranalli, CMP, San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
Florence E. Schrank, CHME, CMP
Yolanda Simmons, American Dietetic Association
Nick Topitzes, CMP, pc/nametag
Angela D. Turner-Carruthers, CMP, University of Chicago/SSA
Amy J. Vancs, National Association of College Stores
Cookie B. Walner, CMP, CMM, American Hardware Manufacturers Association
Cindy L. Wood, CMP, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Board Liaison: Joseph V. Popolo, Jr., Freeman

2010 PCMA Annual Meeting Program Committee

Chair: Christine M. Klein, CMP, American Institute of Architects
Vice Chair: Rachel Nocera, CMP, Vancouver Convention & Visitors Bureau
Past-Chair Advisor: Michael E. Barratt, CMP, Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association
Team Coordinators:
Kristin K. Gibson, CMP, CHSP, Disney Resort Destinations
Michelle W. Jones, CMP, Assocaited General Contractors of America
Valerie M. Sumner, VRS Meetings and Events, Inc.
Joy E. Womack, CMP, Experient
Host City Advisor: Casandra B. Matej, Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau
Future Host City Advisor: Marla Laughlin, CMP, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
ACOM Representative: David A. Dvorak, CMP Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Members:
Carolyn Clark, Minding Your Business, Inc.
Pamela Dallstream, CMP Society of Critical Care Medicine
DG Garrity, CMP, Independent
Paul M. Griffin, Destination Marketing Association International
Stacey D. Gros, CMP, Humana, Inc.
Deborah J. Haman, CMP, American Association of Orthodontists
Brian Hile, CHME, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Tyra W. Hilliard, PhD, JD, CMP, The George Washington University
Phelps R. Hope, CMP, DMCP, Kellen Meetings
Laura Metcalf Jelinek, CAE, Easter Seals, Inc.
Steve Mannarino, GES Exposition Services
Timothy D. Mathy, Speaker, Inc.
Jean T. Nelson, USPS-OIG
William James Nicholas, CMP, WJN Exhibits and Events
James A. Perrin, Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Dale W. Shuter, CMP, Electrical Apparatus Service Association
Ron Sipes, Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Judy H. Wander, CMP, International Council of Shopping Centers
Board Liaison: Susan R. Katz, True Value Company

2009 PCMA Convene^® Magazine Task Force

Chair: Dawn M. McEvoy, CMP, American Dental Association
Members:
Sandy Biback, CMP, CMM, University of Nevada Las Vegas / George Brown College
Michele S. Brouse, CMP, CASE, CompuSystems, Inc.
Suzan K. Bunn, CMP, CHSP, University of Central Florida
Donna DeClementi, Holiday Inn / Crowne Plaza
Nikki Dennard
Jennifer L. Erney, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International
George G. Fenich, PhD, East Carolina University
Wendi S. Haught, CMP, Framework Meetings & Destinations
Alan L. Kleinfeld, CMP, George Washington University
Nicole Nichols
Anne M. O'Neill, CMP, The Meeting Edge
Debbie L. Potter, The Peabody Orlando
Neil Schreiver, Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau
Betty J. Schultz, ASTM International
Luanna Squerzi, Cater2You Services
Debra C. Tucker, CMP, Debra Tucker Associates, LLC
Heidi Welker, AVW TELAV Audio Visual Solutions
Board Liaison: Jack Chiasson, CMP, National Association of Independent Life Brokerage Agencies

2009 PCMA Faculty Task Force

Chair: Brian Miller, Ed. D, University of Delaware
Members:
Deborah Breiter, PhD , University of Central Florida
Amanda Cecil, PhD, CMP, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Tyra Hilliard, JD, CMP, George Washington University
Sheryl Kline, PhD, University of South Carolina
Howard Reichbart, Northern Virginia Community College
Kimberly Severt, University of Central Florida
Janet Sperstad, CMP, Madison Area Technical College

2009 PCMA Green Task Force

Chair: John Cychol, FCDME, Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau
Members:
Mary Kay Bommer Ayscue, Richmond Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau
Andrew Beattie, Ottawa Convention Centre
Jacqueline D. Benear, Vancouver Convention and Visitors Bureau
Greg Christian, Greg Christian Catering
Janet M. Cooper, CMP, Radiological Society of North America
Kathryn P. Hoch, CMP, Gaylord Entertainment
Joella M. Hopkins, CSEP, CMP, Simply Mumtaz Meetings & Conventions
Fun Y. Lee, CMP, Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Suzanne L'Erario, Talking Point, Inc.
Catherine M. McKenna, CMP, CMM, Visit Charlotte
Sian Moynihan, CMP, Blue Plate Events
Andrew J. Ortale, The Expo Group
Louise A. Pochelski, CMP, Wyndham Jade
Theresa G. Rader, CMP, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees
Joyce A. Russell, CMP, Westin Indianapolis
Heather M. Sampson, CMP, Infusion Nurses Society
Julie M. Scuras, InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG)
Art Shaw, CMP, Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau
Molly E. Shields, Society of Interventional Radiology
Amir Soltaninia, Seneca College
Jacqui Sullivan, CMP, Absolute Conferences & Events, Inc.
Mark Stephen Szymczak, Champion Nationwide Contractors
Cybill E. Valentine, American College of Cardiology
Claudia Wehrman, CMP, PRA Destination Management
Hester J. Whatman, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Leanne R. Wieczorek, Casualty Actuarial Society
Nancy J. Wilson, CMP, Meeting Strategies Worldwide
Board Liaison: Robin Preston, CEM, National School Boards Association

2009 PCMA Industry Issues Committee

Co-Chair: Kristin K. Mirabal, CMP, Optical Society of America
Co-Chair: Daniel S. Valha, LES, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
Members:
Vicky A. Betzig, CMP, Meetings Industry Consulting
Mary K. Brown, CMP, CFA Institute
Michael R. Burns, CMP, DMI Hotels
Daniel L. Carr, GES Exposition Services
Jerry Cito, NYC & Company
David Fatheree, AVMG, Inc.
Blanca Ferreris, CMP, Risk & Insurance Management Society, Inc.
David C. Fine, Broadmoor Hotel
Karen M. Gonzales, CMP, Destination Marketing Association International
Robin V. Hayes, American Counseling Association
Tonya L. Horsley, CMP, American Institute of Architects
Dean Martin, CMP, Microsoft Corporation
Paul M. Miller, Sacramento CVB
Tracy L. Riggan, IPC Sara Riojas, Monterrey, Mexico Convention & Visitors Bureau
Charles M. Robinson, Tradeshowlogistics
Tahseen Shaikh, Seneca College
Darlene W. Somers, CMP, Association Management Center
Jacqueline Williams, CMP, American Public Power Association
Leslie Zeck, CMP, CMM, American Council of Engineering Companies
Board Liaison: Dave Fellers, CAE. EthnoMETRICS

2009 PCMA International Task Force

Chair: Tina M. Wehmeir, Talley Management Group, Inc.
Members:
Kent E. Allaway, CEM, CMP, Produce Market Association
Elena Altemir, Tourisme De Barcelona
Philip W. Arbuckle, CMP, MeetingTrack Inc.
Janet Rowson Caldarelli, WorldatWork
Oscar Cerezales, MCI Group
Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM, Mexico Tourism Board
Daniella Crawley, Marketing Challenges International, Inc.
Behroz Daroga, CMP, MEC-USA, Meetings, Events & Communications
Lisa L. Dyson, CMP, Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Jody K. Egel, CMP, Million Dollar Round Table
Ben Goedegebuure, Scottish Exhibitions & Conference Centre
Daniel T. Hayes, Salt Palace Convention Center
John B. Houghton, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Jonathan M. Hutchison, AM, Sydney Convention and Visitors Bureau
Teri E. Jarvie, CMP, Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Antonia M. Koedijk, Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions
Jennifer Laidlaw, CMP, Microsoft Corporation
Philip Logan, Hyderabad International Convention Centre
Adriana M. Meregalli, Mondotels, Inc.
Susan A. Rawlins, CMP, Technical Association of the Pulp and Paper Industry, Inc.
Board Liaison: John Folks, Minding Your Business, Inc.

2009 PCMA Leadership Program Committee

Co-Chair: Willie L. Benjamin, American Chemical Society
Co-Chair: Mary Kay Hackley, Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau
Members:
David P. Bruce, CHSP, Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Suellen Kildegaard Dickson CMP, CGMP, Booz, Allen & Hamilton
Feborah M. Dixon, CMP, Society for Human Resource Management
Kerry Feltenberg, CMP, Arizona Grand Resort
Pam Graham, Congress Canada
Bob Hancock, Ambassadors, LLC
Jonathan Hixon, CMP, Tourism Toronto
Gay Holden, Trump International Beach Resort
Donald Jenkins, CASE, National Speakers Bureau
Keith Levey, CMP, Morial Convention Center
Renee J. Lewis, CMP, American Concrete Institute
Stacy Mantzaris, EventAcuity, Inc.
Amanda S. Rushing, CMP, American Society of Civil Engineers
Melissa A. Soliz-Mihalopoulos, Fun Factory Events
Laura Weaver, CMP, Society of American Florists
Jodie Wilmot, CMP, National Association of College Stores
Board Liaison: Betty A. Ford, Scientific Societies

2009 PCMA Membership Committee

Chair: Robert F. Donahue, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts
Vice-Chair: Sherry Franklin, Renaissance Nashville Hotel
Members:
Stephen M. Beamer, ConferenceDirect
Robert A. Becker, Meeting Planners
Mike Dickinson, Travel Planners, Inc.
Crystal Fields, Nashville Convention Center
Christie A. Gillis, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Jennifer Hamilton, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide
Keith A. Kirsten, CASE, Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority
Maribeth T. Kraus, CMP, Modern Language Association
Joan Marquis, Ontario Tourism
Jennifer J. McVeigh, CMP, National Association for the Education of Young Children
Helen Mesfin, CMP, New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
Andrew R. Mikschl, CMP, San Diego Convention Center Corporation
Laurene C. Miller, Reno - Tahoe
Annette C. Morris, CMP, Nestle Purina PetCare
Christine A. Nord, Hershey Resorts
Stephanie Spallino, Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau
Board Liaison: Greg Van Dyke, PSAV Presentation Services

2009 PCMA Network for the Needy Committee

Chair: Donna M. Young, CMP, American College of Physicians
Members:
Donna Allen, Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau
Kristin N. Applequist, Richter Scale Productions, Inc.
Terry Arnold-Collins, Keller University
A. Renee Battle, CMP, CASE, Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
Debra A. Beldon, CMP, Experient
Penny D. Bergsten, Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Jack Brabec, CEM, Freeman
Shanna L. Bryant, George Washington University
Lizza Catalano, Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
Rhonda D. Chesney, CMP, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Samantha A. Cribari, CMP, American Academy of Otolaryngology
Anne L. Deuschle, Destination Crown Center
Patti Elliott, Fairmont-Raffles-Swissotel
Cheyl Gannon, Production Transport, Inc.
Mary B. Hammet, Loews Hotels
Laura L. Johnson, CMP, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Vanessa Kizart, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Pam Lackland, CMP, ConferenceDirect
Anita Lara, CMP, Hanley Wood Exhibitions
Peter C. O'Brien, CMP, CASE, Marriott International
Andrea Oram, Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
Jan J. Ross, Physician Insurers Association of America
Kathryn Sawyer Rund, CCIM Institute
Craig J. Sanders, InterContinental New Orleans
Peter C. Schmitt, CMP, Delphi Productions
Gail A. Seawright, Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Michael Claire Tedford, SMG/Colorado Convention Center
Stephanie Ann Weber, Town & Country Limousines, Inc.
Board Liaison: Deidre Irwin Ross, CMP, MHA, American Library Association

2009 PCMA Research Task Force

Chair: Amanda Cecil, PhD, CMP, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis
Members:
Liz Erikson, Fairmont-Raffles-Swissotel
Betty A. Ford, Scientific Societies
David J. Olender, Gaylord Entertainment
Alex Shelton, Alliance Expositions
Greg Van Dyke, PSAV Presentation Services
Board Liaison: David L. Williams, CMP, International Association for Energy Economics

PCMA Education Foundation Committees and Task Forces

2009 Education Foundation Annual Individual Giving Task Force

Chair: James H. Sweeney, Independent Planner/Consultant
Members:
Matthew DiSalvo, CMP, SER Exposition Services
David Fatheree, AVMG, Inc.
Gay Holden, Trump International Beach Resort
Donna R. Karl, CMP, New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau
Casandra B. Matej, Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau
Angie Ranalli, CMP, San Diego Convention & Visitors Bureau
Murray Ryan, Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego
Sheila Stampfli, Courtesy Associates
Valerie M. Sumner, VRS Meetings and Events, Inc.
Heidi Welker, AVW TELAV Audio Visual Solutions
Ex-Officio Member: Michael L. Payne, SmithBucklin

2009 Education Foundation Development Committee

Chair: Susan Iris, Canadian Tourism Commission
Members:
Robert J. Donovan, American Hospital Association
Dennis Edwards, Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau
Michael A. Murphy, Marriott International
John Patronski, GES Exposition Services
David J. Sargent, Orlando/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Leigh Wintz, CAE, Soroptimist International of the Americas
Ex-Officio Member: Michael L. Payne, SmithBucklin

2009 Education Foundation Dinner Celebrating Professional Achievement

Chair: Christie Hicks, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Vice-Chair: Anne Daly Heller, USAE
Members:
Paul Astleford, Experience Columbus
Tiffany E. Chester, Destination DC
Barbara Connell, CAE, CMP, Solutions by Connell, LLC
DG Garrity, CMP, Independent
Dan Melesurgo, Canadian Tourism Commission
William James Nicholas, CMP, WJN Exhibits and Events
Jerry Pfeiffer, GES Exposition Services
Kathleen M. Ratcliffe,St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission
Gary Schirmacher, CMP, Experient
Melissa A. Soliz-Mihalopoulos, Fun Factory Events
Sheila Stampfli, Courtesy Associates
Mark D. Tunney, CMP, Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau
Ex-Officio Member: Michael L. Payne, SmithBucklin

2009 Education Foundation Grant Review Committee

Chair: Lisa Block, Society for Human Resource Management
Members:
Robert Scypinski, Hilton Hotels Corporation
Jerry Pfeiffer, GES Exposition Services
Gregg Talley, Talley Management Group, Inc.
Thomas Hubler, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Ex-Officio Member: Michael L. Payne, SmithBucklin

2009 Education Foundation Honoree Task Force

Chair: Mickey Schaefer, CAE, Mickey Schaefer and Associates, LLC
Members:
Charles Ahlers, Anaheim/Orange County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Joan Eisenstodt, Eisenstodt Associates, LLC
Susan Iris, Canadian Tourism Commission
Debra Rosencrance, CMP, CAE, American Academy of Ophthalmology
James H. Sweeney, Independent Meeting Planner
James H. Youngblood, Heart Rhythm Society
Ex-Officio Member: Christie Hicks, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

2009 Education Foundation Nominating Committee

Chair: Christie Hicks, Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Members:
Martin D. Balogh, American Bar Association
Liz Erikson, Fairmont-Raffles-Swissotel
Barry Smith, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Brad Weaber, Courtesy Associates
Ex-Officio Member: Michael L. Payne, SmithBucklin

2009 Education Foundation Partnership Summit Task Force

Chair: Tina M. Wehmeir, Talley Management Group, Inc.
Members:
David Allen DuBois, CMP, CAE, Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau
John C. Dunn, CMP, Tourism Montreal
Alex G. Shelton, CMP, Alliance Expositions
Randall Tanaka, Hawaii Convention Center
Debra C. Tucker, CMP, Debra Tucker Associates, LLC
Tracy Vaughan, VISIT FLORIDA
Ex-Officio Member: Michael L. Payne, SmithBucklin

2009 Education Foundation Silent Auction Task Force

Chair: Liz Erikson, Fairmont-Raffles-Swissotel
Members:
Martin D. Balogh, American Bar Association
Penny D. Bergsten, Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Diane M. Brisk, TBA Global Events
Amy Calvert, Baltimore Area Convention & Visitors Association
Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM Mexico Tourism Board
Rhonda D. Chesney, CMP, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Greg T. Deininger, Marriott Global Sales Organization
Jennifer L. Erney, Fairmont Raffles Hotels International
Mark W. Henry, Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Sharon L. Kemble, CMP, Law School Admission Council
Margaret T. Manchik, Disney Resort Destinations
Diane Sanker
Rob Scypinski, Hilton Hotel Corporation
Ex-Officio Member: Michael L. Payne, SmithBucklin