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Board of Directors Slate
The MPI Arizona Sunbelt 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 January - December 2025.
| President | Amber May, CMP, CMM | Forever Amber 365 Events |
| Immediate Past President | Mary Anne Whittle, CMP | Arizona Farm Bureau |
| President-Elect | Sukki Jahnke, CMP, IOM | The GLO Group |
| Vice President, Finance | Michelle Huebner, CMP | Sonesta Suites Scottsdale |
| Vice President, Communication | Vanessa Gonzalez | Mesa Convention Center and Amphitheatre |
| Vice President, Membership | Kerri O'Brien Rose, CMP | Independent Planner |
| Vice President, Education | POSITION OPEN |
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.
| Director, Education | Ashley Redick | Mise en Scene Events ‘MES Events’ |
| Director, Membership | Jeremy Martorano | Latest Craze Productions |
| Director, Fundraising & Special Events | Karen Draeger, CMP | United Flow Technologies |
| Director, Strategic Alliances | Jenae Nelson | Desert Diamond Arena - ASM Global |
| Director, Communications | Amanda Ocenas | Independent Planner |
Please direct any questions to: Joanne Winter, Executive Director, jwinter@mpi-az.org
A copy of the Chapter bylaws can be viewed at: https://www.mpi.org/chapters/arizona-sunbelt