2027 Board of Directors Nominations

MPI Pittsburgh Chapter

June 10, 2026

The MPI Pittsburgh Chapter Governance and Nominating Committee has selected the following individuals, whom we believe to have the skills, dedication and integrity to provide outstanding leadership to our chapter during their term of office. As a member in good standing, you have the right to review and challenge the slate of directors as indicated in the chapter bylaws. If positions remain uncontested, the slate of officers will be considered approved by a unanimous vote after 30 days. Please congratulate and thank these members for their service.

Officers

Position	Name and Company	Term
President	Amber Harkleroad, VisitPITTSBURGH	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
Immediate Past President	Jessica Walz, Parkhurst Hospitality	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
President Elect	Stephanie Montavon, Tryp Hotel	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
VP, Professional Development	Michaela Morgan, Marc & Rose Hospitality	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
VP, Networking Events	Becky Wiley, Event Source	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
VP, Education Events	Ahnna Jones, David L. Lawrence Convention Center	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
VP, Finance & Strategic Partnerships	David Stephens, Revest Properties	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
VP, Marketing & Communications	Rachel Henderson, Courtyard by Marriott University Place	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
VP, Membership	Joyce Kraemer, Highmark Health	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027

Directors (Board Members)

Position	Name and Company	Term
Director, Chapter Content	Madison Yanosky, Puttshack	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
Director, Event Marketing	Marissa Watson, The Industrialist Hotel	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
Director, Membership Retention	Sarah Greiner, Vail Resorts	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
Director, Student Involvement	Dr. Nicole Clevenger, Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027
Director, Strategic Partnerships	Lina Terpin, Common Plea Catering	Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, 2027

Please direct any questions to: staff@mpipittsburgh.org A copy of the Chapter bylaws can be viewed at: https://www.mpi.org/chapters/pittsburgh/home/bylaws

Nominating Process and Timeline:

April 1-30: Call for Volunteers - Nominations open for the 2027 MPI Pittsburgh Chapter Board of Directors.

May 1-31: Nomination Committee reviews applications and conducts candidate interviews.

June 1-7: Nomination Committee prepares the proposed board slate in advance of the June 9th MPI Pittsburgh Chapter Board meeting.

June 8: Proposed 2027 Board of Directors slate goes to vote at the board meeting.

June 9-July 9: Proposed 2027 Board of Directors posted on Chapter Website for a 30-day contest period for general membership.

August 1: Approved 2027 Board of Directors slate due to MPI Global.

Timeline for 2027 Board of Directors:

August 1:

Approved 2027 Board of Directors slate due to MPI Global.

September:

2026 Board of Directors meets with 2027 Board to begin transition.

September 10:

Board members attend the MPI Global Chapter Leadership Summit (Virtual).

October/November:

Board members attend the MPI Pittsburgh Annual Retreat.

January 1:

2027 Board of Directors Term Begins.

December 31:

2027 Board of Directors term concludes.

For the MPI Pittsburgh Chapter Bylaws, please click here.

For any questions or concerns, please email Molly Klaas, Immediate Past President and Chair of the Nominations & Governance Committee at molly.klaas@visitpittsburgh.com.

2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS

2027 BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOMINATIONS

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