July 2 2026
The Rocky Mountain Chapter 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. Please be aware that 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
The following slate of officers is elected by the Chapter Board of Directors. They are identified in this communication so members can view the full board proposed for the upcoming term.
| Position | Name and Company | Term |
|---|---|---|
| President | Jeanette Stensgaard, MBA, CMP, HMCC, She Plans Co. | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| President Elect | Iliana Ruminski, Peregrine Hospitality | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| Immediate Past President | Viveca McDonald MBA, DES, Visit Denver | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| VP Communications | Eric Holmes, The Jacquard Hotel and Rooftop | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| VP Education | Jennifer Hinton CMP, Canvas Credit Union | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| VP Finance | Resa Meagher, INSPIRE Global Event Solutions | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| VP Membership | Meghan Keelean CMP, National Conference of State Legislatures | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| VP of Leadership Development | Ben Wood, Encompass Event Group | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
Directors (Board members)
The following slate of Board members is elected by the membership of the Chapter. This slate will be deemed elected by unanimous vote unless the slate is challenged as outlined in the chapter bylaws below.
| Position | Name and Company | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Education | Omaira Soto, CMP, Visit Boulder | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| Director of Member Care | Richelle Kemper, Denver Marriott Westminster | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 20277 |
| Director of Recruitment | Pablo Zacarias, Aviation - ISAC | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| Director of Marketing | Jared Bunn, Emberlight Media | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| Director of Publications | Meg Caldwell, CMP, Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| Director of Special Events and Partnerships | Lisa Wright, Magnolia Hotel Denver, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| Director of Fundraising | Vivian Butler, Vivian Butler Events | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| Director of Fulfillment | Meaghan Ellis, Gravity Haus | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
| Director of Outreach | Hayley Harmon, Holiday Inn Estes Park | January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027 |
Section 2.2 - SLATE PRESENTATION AND SUBMISSION: The Chapter slate will be presented to membership on templates provided by MPI. The slate will be posted on the Chapter website and an email (including link to the website and process for contesting the slate) will be sent to the membership. The Chapter will allow a minimum of 30 days for the membership to contest prior to the submission deadline as stated by MPI. Additional nominations from the membership shall be permitted; provided a nomination is submitted in writing to the Governance and Nominating Committee Chair by the date provided and is supported by a minimum of 10% percent of the official Chapter membership as of the date provided. The nominee must identify the contested candidate and must submit a Candidate Interest Form to be eligible for petition. If no additional nominations are received by the deadline, the slate of nominees will be deemed elected on the first day of the fiscal year. If additional nominations are received, the Chapter members shall vote in accordance with Article V of the Chapter Bylaws on those positions having two or more candidates in contention.
In reference to Board of Directors vacancies, refer to Article VI, Section 6 of the Chapter Bylaws.
Chapter will submit to MPI the elected slate on the template provided annually
Please direct any questions to: Matt Kalb, Immediate Past President ipp@mpirmc.org
A copy of the Chapter bylaws and Policies and Procedures can be viewed at: https://www.mpi.org/chapters/rocky-mountain