Gary Schirmacher – Senior Vice President, Industry Presence & Strategic Development Experient, A Maritz Global Events Company – RMPCMA Member since 1996 Why did you join RMPCMA? In January of 1996 I took a job with Conferon and moved from Chicago to Denver. Having been a member of the Midwest Chapter for a few years, it
Regan Robertson – Conference & Events Manager Housing Colorado – Member since 2014 Why did you join RMPCMA? I joined RMPCMA to stay current in our industry and to keep in contact with previous colleagues as we all progress in our careers. Have you attended the National Convention? If so, # of times and what did
A Valuable Membership Benefit Now Available for RMPCMA Planner Members! Now, Planners can attend all (4) education events for free! April 19, 2018 July 12, 2018 September 21, 2018 December 6, 2018 What are you waiting for? If you haven’t signed up for your RMPCMA membership, you are missing out!
Beth Croll Director, Conferences and Events EDUCAUSE What have you found to be most beneficial being a member of RMPCMA? The relationships I’ve built with other members and learning from their experiences (successes and failures). It’s gold. Can you share a life lesson that you have learned in this industry? Oh so many, but
March 2018 Member Spotlight Meredith Merrill Manager DaVita Inc. RMPCMA member since 2016 What have you found to be most beneficial being a member of RMPCMA? I have found the networking opportunities during Emerging Leaders events to be very beneficial. I feel that I’ve started to build a solid peer group with other event professionals in
January 2018 Member Spotlight Megan Finnell, CMP Assistant Director, Meetings and Conferences MGMA RMPCMA member since 2011 Why did you join RMPCMA? I wanted to meet the others in the industry in Denver. What advice would you give a person just entering this profession? I would advise someone new to the industry to get involved. When
November 2017 Member Spotlight Carly Crosby Deputy Director Obesity Medicine Association RMPCMA member since 2017 Why did you join RMPCMA?I attended a few Emerging Leaders events and the Education Conference and wanted to get more involved. What advice would you give a person just entering this profession? Make a plan for continuing education and get involved.
September 2017 Member Spotlight Raya Roll Associate Director of Sales Keystone Resort/Vail Resorts In-coming RMPCMA President RMPCMA member since 2005 Why did you join RMPCMA?I joined PCMA 12 years ago and loved how inviting the organization was. I was asked to join a committee and have been actively involved ever since. What have you found to
August 2017 Member Spotlight Henry Rosales Vice President, Strategic Events Corenet Global RMPCMA member since 1995 Why did you join RMPCMA? I joined PCMA because of the learning and networking opportunities. Some of the best in the business! What advice would you give to a person just entering this profession? Your reputation is most important. Can you
July 2017 Member Spotlight Carrie Abernathy CMP, CEM, CSEP Director, Meetings Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) RMPCMA member since 2016 Why did you join RMPCMA? I was VolunTOLD by the President at the time (Jamie Shelley) that I was going to join practically as soon as I entered the state last summer. I agreed right
June 2017 Member Spotlight Nicole Marsh, CMP, DMCP Partner AXS Group RMPCMA member since 1998 I always say that I have a Cinderella story when asked how I got into this business. I found the company I worked for, and eventually bought just two years later, in the yellow pages. That makes me sound very old!
May 2017 Member Spotlight Kevin Lepine Co-President MP Associates Inc. RMPCMA member since 1999 (I think not sure about this) How did I get into this business is one of my favorite questions. I got into the Business the old fashioned way, I married into the Business. I asked my wife’s father(Pat Pistilli) for permission
Meet Megan Martin. Rocky Mountain PCMA member since 2015. She is also the Director of Communications serving on the Rocky Mountain chapter Board of Directors.