Leadership

Meet the dynamic Executive Council and Board of Directors for MIC of Colorado!

Members of the Meetings Industry Council of Colorado's Board Retreat in Colorado Springs

Executive Council

Our team of volunteer industry experts and leaders from all our member organizations bring a wealth of experience and passion to our community.

Chair
Justin Clark

Justin Clark

Owner
Black Rabbit Woodcraft
About Justin
Chair Elect
Sarah Michel

Sarah Michel, CSP

Vice President of Professional Connexity
Velvet Chainsaw Consulting
About Sarah
Immediate Past Chair
Stephanie Sadri

Stephanie Sadri, CMP

Director of Meetings and Events
American Craft Spirits Association
About Stephanie
Officer of Financial Strategy & Performance
Sarah Griffin

Sarah Griffin, CEM

Events Manager
Informa Markets
About Sarah
Director – Communications
Desiree Kelly

Desiree Kelly

President
The Makery Cake Co.
About Desiree
Director – Member Engagement
Genevieve Belou

Genevieve Belou

Complex Director of Sales and Marketing
Magnolia Hotels
About Genevieve
Director – Programs
Kelly Nelson

Kelly Nelson

Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing
Doubletree by Hilton Denver Tech Center
About Kelly
Director – Serving Up Hope
Eric Holmes

Eric Holmes

Area Director of Sales & Marketing
Boulder Marriott and Residence Inn Canyon Blvd
About Eric
Director – Industry Relations
Keith Bailey

Keith Bailey

Co-Founder
Articulated Intelligence

Bio Coming Soon

Director – Special Projects
Dan Stones

Dan Stones

Interim Manager, Event Content
EDUCAUSE

Bio Coming Soon

Board of Directors

Representative
Toby Reed

Toby Reed

Director of Sales
Hilton Garden Inn and Homewood Suites at Briargate Parkway 
About Toby
Alternate
Jeremy Wilson

Jeremy Wilson

Director of National Sales
The Broadmoor
About Jeremy
Representative
Danita Dempsey

Danita Dempsey

Chief Cultural Officer
City of Avon
About Danita
Alternate
Lauren Ripko

Lauren Ripko

Corporate Director of Sales
Imprint Hospitality
About Lauren
Representative
Richelle Kemper

Richelle Kemper

Sr. Sales Manager
Denver Marriott Westminster
About Richelle
Alternate
Kathy Byrne

Kathy Byrne

Senior Sales Manager
The Westin Westminster
About Kathy
Representative
Lauren Lacy

Lauren Lacy

Director of Sales & Marketing
Hotel Colorado
About Lauren
Alternate
Meg Tewkesbury

Meg Tewkesbury

Senior Sales Manager
The Steamboat Grand
About Meg
Representative
Danny Findley

Danny Findley

Event and Sales Specialist
Crestline Hotels and Resorts
About Danny
Alternate
Maurice Joseph

Maurice Joseph

Director of Sales
Hampton Inn by Hilton
Bio Coming Soon
Representative
Patty Farmer

Patty Farmer

Director of Sales / Teacher
University of Denver
About Patty
Alternate
Ray Martinez

Ray Martinez

Senior Sales Manager
Antlers Wyndham Hotel
About Ray
Representative
Ansley Seymour

Ansley Seymour, CEM

Business Development Manager
LVE Expo
About Ansley
Alternate
Jess Tenery

Jess Tenery, CEM

Sponsorship Coordinator
Informa Markets
About Jess
Representative
Jeanette Stensgaard

Jeanette Stensgaard

Chief Brilliance Officer
ShePlans Co
About Jeanette
Alternate
Matt Kalb

Matt Kalb

Vice President of Client Experience
T3 Expo
About Matt
Representative
Wade White

Wade White

Catering Sales Manager
Magnolia Denver
About Wade
Alternate
MIC Icon - Meeting Industry Council of Colorado

Coming Soon

Representative
Melissa Boggs

Melissa Boggs

CEO & Chief Storyteller
Melissa Boggs Speaking & Consulting
About Melissa
Alternate
Jenn DeWall

Jenn DeWall

Mindset & Mental Health Speaker
Jenn DeWall Coaching & Speaking
About Jenn
Representative
Deseri Martinez

Deseri Martinez

Owner
Lumina and Associates
About Deseri
Alternate
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Stephanie Pilakowski

Events Manager
Vertafore
Representative
Kelly Nelson

Kelly Nelson

Assistant Director of Sales & Marketing
Doubletree by Hilton Denver Tech Center
About Kelly
Alternate
Patricia Williams

Patricia Williams, CAE, CGMP

Deputy Director
Major Cities Chiefs Association
About Patricia
Representative
Gysela Fillingham

Gysela Fillingham, CMP

Sales Director, West Region & International
Visit Denver
About Gysela
Alternate
Sean McNamara

Sean McNamara

Director of Convention Sales
Visit Denver
About Sean

Association Management

Kinsley Meetings
Executive Director
Allison Kinsley

Allison Kinsley, CMM, CMP, CED

Chief Meeting Architect
Kinsley Meetings
Conference Organizer
Andrea Brennan

Andrea Brennan, CMP

Vice President, Meeting Architect
Kinsley Meetings

Past Chairs

  • 2026 – Stephanie Sadri, CMP
  • 2025 – Sydney Rhea, CEM
  • 2024 – Gysela Fillingham, CMP
  • 2023 – Tiffany Carson, CMP
  • 2022 – Lora Knowlton
  • 2021 – Kimberly Forte, CGMP
  • 2020 – Jenn Wade, CMP
  • 2019 – Todd Seymour
  • 2018 – Dean Savoca, M.Ed., CSP
  • 2017 – Sidney M. Stoper
  • 2016 – Ansley Seymour
  • 2015 – Debbie Taylor
  • 2014 – Debbi Beldon
  • 2013 – Kristin Hutton
  • 2012 – Nicole Marsh
  • 2010-2011 – Ken Williams
  • 2008-2009 – Rebecca Dillahunty, CMP
  • 2003-2007 – Gary Schirmacher
  • 2001-2002 – Karen Garcia Gonzales
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