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SWIAEE History

SWIAEE Chapter History

SWIAEE history starts with two separate chapters: one from Southern California and the other from Southern Nevada (including Las Vegas). In the 1990's each chapter's board of directors decided to merge as Southern California had many show organizers, but few suppliers and Las Vegas had no show organizers, but lots of suppliers. 


Arizona came on board years later. Collectively, we have the largest group of convention centers, hotels and amazing weather in the country! 

2023 Executive Committee

Erika Welling, CEM

Erika Welling, CEM

Erika Welling, CEM

                              Executive Committee - Chair

                                  Founder of Blendz Events

Ann Olson

Erika Welling, CEM

Erika Welling, CEM

                           Executive Committee - Vice Chair

                        Vice President, Client Relations at GES

Russ Callahan, CEM

Kim Roehricht

Kim Roehricht

                             Executive Committee - Treasurer

                    Director of National Operations at Quest Events

Kim Roehricht

Kim Roehricht

Kim Roehricht

                       Executive Committee - Immediate Past Chair

                                     Trade Show Director at 

                    Association of Woodworking & Furnishing Suppliers 

2023 Board of Directors

Stephenie Hawkins, CEM

Stephenie Hawkins, CEM

Stephenie Hawkins, CEM

       Director - Academia Co-Chair

   Operations Manager at Informa Tech

Veronica Hayes

Stephenie Hawkins, CEM

Stephenie Hawkins, CEM

                            Director

        Director of Citywide Sales at MGM

Dawn Holden MBA, CDME, CASE, CEM

Stephenie Hawkins, CEM

Jill Jensen

                             Director

Vice President Business Sales at Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)

Jill Jensen

Kristin Martinez, CMP, HMCC

Jill Jensen

  Director - Membership Engagement and 

    Co-Chair Communications/Marketing

             Strategic Account Manager 

          at Cort Trade Shows Furnishings 

Kristin Martinez, CMP, HMCC

Kristin Martinez, CMP, HMCC

Kristin Martinez, CMP, HMCC

              Director - Academia Co-Chair

       Senior Event Manager at Fast Forward

Kelly Rich, CEM

Kristin Martinez, CMP, HMCC

Kristin Martinez, CMP, HMCC

  Director - Program and Events Co-Chair

        Manager, Conference Exhibits and                  

        Sponsorship Sales at WorldatWork

Joy Valle, CEM

Steve Walker, CEM

Steve Walker, CEM

  Director - Scholarship and Awards Chair,                

          Program and Events Co-Chair

                Vice President of Leasing 

            at International Market Centers

Steve Walker, CEM

Steve Walker, CEM

Steve Walker, CEM

                           Director

        Executive Director, City Wide Sales 

              at MGM Resorts International 

Participate on a Committee

Program and Events

Communications/Marketing

Program and Events

Program/Meetings/Education Committee plans and produces chapter meetings, events and educational programs. It is our goal is to add value, enhance the careers and skills of our members, and to help them develop meaningful professional relationships through education and social meetups spanning the industry. Responsibilities shared among committee members include the full scope of event management - content development, marketing, and logistical support such as site selection, food/beverage arrangements, registration, and onsite support. 

Sponsorship

Communications/Marketing

Program and Events

The Sponsorship Committee offers viable sponsorship opportunities to our Chapter and adjacent community, which allow for the promotion of their brand, at the same time providing revenue dollars to fund unique and engaging learning and networking opportunities to our members. 

Communications/Marketing

Communications/Marketing

Communications/Marketing

The Communications/Marketing Committee is the voice of SWIAEE, sharing important chapter news, event announcements, and celebrating the victories of individual members, the chapter, and our industry as a whole. Committee members craft marketing copy, keep the website updated, generate creative collateral for our communications, and promote industry news across SWIAEE social channels.

Academia

Membership Engagement

Communications/Marketing

Young Professionals/Academia Committee supports and elevates young professionals in the trade show industry by providing focus on the needs of those who are at the beginning of their career paths and to provide an educational, social, and professional support network.

Membership Engagement

Membership Engagement

Membership Engagement

Membership Engagement Committee welcomes new members to SWIAEE and develops leaders in the chapter for roles on committees and Board of Directors.  

Golf

Membership Engagement

Membership Engagement

The Golf Committee plans and executes an annual SWIAEE golf tournament. Duties include recruitment of golfers and sponsorships, pre-event planning and onsite execution of the event.

Contact SWIAEE

Additional Information

 If you would like more information on how to become a member of the Southwest Chapter, please contact us at administrator@swiaee.com or call 559-260-9619. 

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