In the Loop-Chicago - Industry Participation

Giving a little, Gains a lot!

	The Association of Destination Management Executives
	Bart Louhi, DMCP, CEO, was appointed the the ADME Taskforce in 2008 to work on Best Practices in the DMC Industry. Bart Louhi, DMCP, CEO, was elected to the Board of Directors 2009-2011. Kristi Turcheck, CMP, Director of Destination Services, is an active member of the Chicago ADME Roundtable.
	Chicago Tour Professionals Association
	Kate Herron, Operations Manager, is an active member; keep up to date on new tours and guides.
	Hospitality Sales Marketing Association International
	Andrew Schorr, President, is the recent Past President after a very successful 3 year run in which he grew the membership by 30% and established a strong tradition of education and networking Kate Herron, Operations Manager, is the Managing Director for the HSMAI Chicago Chapter; adding a great deal of organization, energy and motivation to the entire Chicago chapter.
	International Special Events Society
	Keri Miller, Events Producer, is a member of the Chicago Chapter
	Meeting Planners International
	Lesley Barnett, CMP, Account Manager, has been an active member of Chicago Area Chapter of MPI for over three years. Lesley is the Chair of the Giving Tree for the Holiday Party Committee and the Co-Chair of the GLBT Committee. She has also attended the annual World Education Conference since 2007
	Professional Conference Managers Association
	Andrew Schorr, President, has been active member of the Chicago Chapter for 7 years. Andrew Schorr, President, was awarded in 2008 with the Pillar Award which honor an active champion of the Chicago Chapter.
	Greater North Michigan Avenue Association
	Kelsey Corcoran, Sales Associate, is an active member of the Gardens Committee and participates the Annual Festival of Lights celebration.
	Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau
	Michael Greco, Operations Manager, is a member of the CCTB Ambassadors Program to welcome conventioneers and a member of the CCTB Chicago Classic Golf Tournament Planning Committee