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Ray Bloom

Chairman, IMEX Group

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Mike Gamble

Chairman & CEO, SearchWide Global

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Jerry Horan

President & CEO, ConferenceDirect

Sherrif Karamat

President & CEO, PCMA

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Michelle Mason

President & CEO, ASAE

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Brian Stevens

Executive Chairman, ConferenceDirect

Paul Van Deventer

President & CEO, MPI

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Don Welsh

President & CEO, Destinations International

Founding Committee

Our founding committee is composed of leading voices across the hospitality and meetings industry, united by a shared commitment to education, mentorship, and developing future leaders. Together, they guide the Foundation’s mission and help create lasting impact.

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