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March 31, 2026 - April 1, 2026
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2026 Board of Directors

 

Eddie Kertel

President

Eddie Kertel
Director of Sales
Innovative Entertainment

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President-Elect

Melanie Lucero
Director of Sales Optimization
Bally's Corporation


Kim Stoermer

Immediate Past President

Kim Stoermer, CMP, HMCC
Senior Event Planner
Gilead



Shelbi Walker 2

VP of Finance

Shelbi Quintana (Walker)
Director of Sales
Visit Berkeley

 

VP of Membership

Simone Papapietro
Event Manager, Studio
ICONIQ

 

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VP of Communications
Chio Aguirre
Associate Director of Sales
InterContinental San Francisco


Jazlyn Hoover 2

VP of Education

Jazlyn Hoover
Director of Catering and Events
Quince & Co.

Lisa Aquino

VP of ACE

Lisa Aquino
Director of Business Development
Clarity Experiences

VP of Leadership Development

Elaine Herman
Client Development Director
Wine Meats Cheese

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Director of Special Events
Kathy Newby
Account Executive
AFR Furniture Rental


Richard Perez-Pacheco

Director of Marketing
Richard Perez-Pacheco
Founder
Pop Life Photo Booth, LLC

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Director of Education
Vivian Perez
Marketing and Sales Manager
Metro Events


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Director of Membership
Fran Pecho
Director of Sales & Marketing
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa


Patricia Gums

Director of ACE
Patricia Gums
Director of Private Event Sales
The Chapel SF


Teipo Brown

Director of Partnerships

Teipo Brown
Director of Sales & Destination Services
Discover Santa Clara


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Director of Leadership Development

Andrew Verducci
Verducci Event Productions


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