The Convention Industry Council (CIC) has announced the 2012 officers of its Board of Directors. Stephen Hacker, CAE, FASAE, President of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has been named Chairman. Fran Rickenbach, CAE, IOM, Executive Vice President of the Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADME International) has been named Chair Elect.  Stacy Tetschner, CAE, Executive Vice President of the National Speakers Association (NSA), has advanced to Immediate Past Chair.

CIC’s Board of Directors for 2012 are as follows:

Chair
Stephen Hacker, CAE, FASAE
President
International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)

Chair-Elect & Treasurer
Fran Rickenbach, CAE, IOM
Executive Vice President
Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADME International)

Immediate Past Chair
Stacey Tetschner, CAE
Executive Vice President
National Speakers Association (NSA)

Board Members At Large

Tom Bolman
Executive Vice President
International Association of Conference Centers (IACC)

Bonnie Fedchock
Executive Director
National Association of Catering Executives (NACE)

Bob Gilbert, CHME, CHA
President and CEO 
Hospitality Sales and Marketing International (HSMAI)

Karen Gonzales, CMP (CMP Board Chair)
Sr. Vice President of Membership & Business Development 
Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI)

John Graham, CAE
President & CEO
ASAE

Tamara Kennedy-Hill, CMP
Executive Director 
Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC)

Charles Sadler, CGMP, CHSP, SHSC 
Executive Director and CEO 
Society of Government Meeting Professionals (SGMP)

Teri Tonioli, CMP (APEX Chair) 
VP Sales, Corporate Events
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