CMP Board of Directors

The CMP Board of Directors includes one representative from each CIC organization. The CMP Board represents the profession's diversity and serve as a voice for stakeholders who have an interest in maintaining a high industry standards.

Chair
Karen M. Gonzales, CMP
Senior Vice President, Membership & Operations
Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI)
Term: 2012

Vice Chair
Glen Ramsborg, PhD, CMP 
President
The Ramsborg Group
Term: 2012 

Past Chair
Martie Sparks, CMP
Vice President, Catering & Convention Service
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino 
Term: 2012

Academic Liason
Carol Krugman, MEd, CMP, CMM
Director, Meeting and Business Event Management
Metropolitan State College of Denver
Term: 2012 - 2014

ACCED-I (Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International)
Diana M. Hakenholz, CMP
Director of Member Services
Association of Collegiate Conference and Events Directors-International
Colorado State University
Term: 2010-2012  

ADME (Association of Destination Management Executives)
Valerie Hershiser, DMCP, CMP
National Account Executive
Representing Hello Florida! | Hello Las Vegas! | Hello Arizona!
Term: 2010-2012

AH&LA (American Hotel & Lodging Association)
Kimberly Miles, CMP
Senior Vice President,
American Hotel & Lodging Association)
Term: 2011-2013

AMC Institute (Association Management Company)
Grace L Jan, CAE, CMP
Vice President, Meetings
Management Solutions Plus
Term: 2010-2012 

ASAE (American Society of Association Executives)
Ms. Tina Wehmeir, CMP
Senior Vice President
Institute of Food Technologists
Term: 2011-2013

ESCA (Exhibition Services & Contractors Association)
Matthew J. DiSalvo, CMP
Senior Vice President, General Manager
SER Exposition Services
Term: 2011-2013

ESPA (Event Service Professionals Association)
Cary S. Bradley, CMP, CMM
Senior Director, Events Americas
Hilton Worldwide
Term: 2010-2012

FICP (Financial and Insurance Conference Planners)
Linda M. Shaw, CMP, CMM
Conference and Event Planner
The Hartford
Term: 2012

GMIC (Green Meetings Industry Council)
Janet Sperstad, CMP
Program Director
Madison Area Technical College
Term: 2011-2013

IACC (International Association of Conference Centers)
Lisa Laubgross
Term: 2011-2013

IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events)
Cathy Breden, CAE, CMP
Chief Operations Officer
International Association of Exhibitions and Events
Term: 2012-2014

ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association)
Joanne H. Joham , CMP, CMM
Regional Director North America
International Congress and Convention Association
Term: 2010-2012

IAVM (International Association of Venue Managers)
Sharon J.Vojtek, CMP, CEM
Term: 2011-2013

International
Eduardo Chaillo, CMP, CMM
Director,  US Strategic Business Unit 
Mexico Tourism Board
Term: 2011-2013

MPI (Meeting Professionals International)
Erin Tench, CMM, CMP  
Associate Director of Special Events 
The Pennsylvania State University
Term: 2011-2013

NACE (National Association of Catering Exeuctives) 
Bill W. Irwin, CMP
Director of Catering & Conferencing Services, Trade Shows & Events
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
Term: 2012-2014

NCBMP (National Coalition of Black Meeting Planners)
Michael D. Gunn, CMP
Vice President, Convention Sales
Greater Birmingham CVB
Term: 2010-2012

PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association)
Kelly Peacy, CAE, CMP
Vice President, Meetings and Events
Professional Convention Managment Association 
Term: 2011-2013

Program/Production (IASB, NSA)
Edward E. Scannell, CMP, CSP
Director
Center for Professional Development & Training
Term: 2012-2014

RCMA (Religious Conference Management Association)
Melvin L. Worthington, CMP
Executive Sectary Emeritus
Natl Assn of Free Will Baptist
Term: 2010-2012

SGMP (Society of Government Meeting Professionals)
Melody Kebe, CMP, CGMP
Network Services Directorate
Defense Information Systems Agency
Term: 2012

CIC Chief Executive Officer
Karen Kotowski, CAE, CMP

CIC Chief Operations Officer
Lawrence Leonard, CMP

CMP Program Director
Christina Buck, CMP

CMP Program Manager
Monique Montoya