MPI Minnesota 2018-2019 Board of Directors Slate Announced

Dear MPI Minnesota Members:

As chairperson of this year’s Nominating Committee, it is my pleasure to announce the slate of candidates who have been selected to serve on the 2018-2019 MPI Minnesota Chapter Board of Directors. 

A call for Chapter board nominations resulted in a pool of candidates. Candidates accepted the nomination by submitting a questionnaire that addressed their experience and their interest and involvement with the Chapter. The Chapter Nominations Committee reviewed the questionnaires and interviewed each candidate. Board positions were then discussed and voted on by the Nominations Committee. Selection was based on qualifications, leadership, and the ability to fulfill and excel in the elected position.

Please welcome your 2018-2019 MPI Minnesota Chapter Board of Directors:

President-Elect
Nicole Coon, CMP, Marketing and Events Manager, BATC-Housing First Minnesota

Director of Marketing & Communications
Elizabeth Sherry, Director of Catering, The Guthrie Theatre

Director of Education
Jackie Darsow, Business Development Manager, Minneapolis Northwest Tourism

Director of Leadership Development
Jill Reed, Regional Sales Manager, Caesars Entertainment

Director of Membership Retention & Care
Jennifer Hultman, Events and Marketing Manager, Campus Club at the University of Minnesota

Director of Membership Recruitment (one-year board position)
Rachel Jensen, Sales Manager, Hyatt Place Minneapolis/Downtown

Director of Strategic Alliances
Marisa Hovde, Director of Sales, Radisson RED Minneapolis

Director of Sponsorship & Advertising; Strategic Alliances (one-year board position)
Karin Peterson, Events and Sponsorships Coordinator, Fredrikson and Byron, P.A.

The following individuals will be continuing their service on the Board of Directors to comprise the full Board for 2018-2019:

President
Jennifer Dorholt, CMP 

Immediate Past President
Jennifer Ruthig, CMP, Meeting Planner, Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Monique Rochard-Marine, CMM, CMP, CTSM, MBA, Meeting, Events and Tradeshow Manager, Cardiovascular Systems Inc.

Vice President of Education
Caitlin Goskowicz, Account Manager, Prestige Global Meeting Source

Vice President of Leadership Development
Sheila Harris, Preferred Speakers

Vice President of Membership
Becky Pomorin, Sales Manager, Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

Vice President of Strategic Alliances
Barb Madigan, Senior Sales Executive, Minneapolis Marriott City Center

Members who wish to contest the nominated slate for the 2018-2019 Board of Directors should direct their dissent by February 28, 2018 via email to office@mpimn.org. 

On behalf of the Nominations Team, I am honored to present this outstanding group of individuals who are each committed to the continued development and success of our chapter.

Steph Pfeilsticker
Nominations Chair
Immediate Past President