TSEA Committees

The strongest part of the Trade Show Exhibitors Association efforts comes directly from the expertise and energies of member volunteers who, in conjunction with TSEA's staff, offer their guidance and spend time on specific issues.

If you would like more information about TSEA Committees please contact Cami Morello (cmorello@tsea.org).

Advocacy Committee

The role of the Advocacy Committee is to act as an Exhibitor Advisory Committee for the industry.  To contact the committee please email: advocacy@tsea.org.  

CME© Advisory Council

Board Liaison: Ann Pennino, CME, Praxair

Judy Allen, CME, CMP, Ingram Book Group
Marie Chaban, CME, Black and McDonald
Cyndi Erp, CME/H
Rick Rinderle, CME, Alcatel – Lucent
Louis Shulman, CME, Wight Line
Brent White, CME, Raytheon

The CME© Advisory Council evaluates CME© and CME/H© applicants, monitors the current CME© program to ensure it accurately reflects the skills and requirements needed for the profession it serves, and recommends enhancements to the program.

Education Committee:

Chair: Michael Rapp, Fujitsu Network Communications

Board Liaison: Teri Nobbe, CME/H, Hill-Rom

Anna Laws, CME, Eastman Chemical Company
Linda Nosko, CME, UniGroup, Inc.
Bobbie Tracy, The Boeing Company
Linda Carlucci, DRS
Linda Musgrove, TradeShow Teacher
Lisa Lawley, Cisco Systems, inc.
Samantha Pretasky, Realityworks
Ray Krusinski,  CEP Exhibits, Inc.
Leanne Dagavarian, Hologic, Inc
Margit B Weisgal, CME , Trade Show Exhibitors Association

The Education Committee plans, conducts and evaluates TSEA and TSEA Foundation educational programs including, but not limited to TS2, the Master's, Emerging Leaders, road shows, webinars, and web-based training.

Finance Committee (comprised only of Board Members)

TSEA’s Finance Committee reviews the long range financial position of the Association and makes recommendations concerning the investment of resources.

Governance Committee (comprised only of Board Members)

TSEA’s Governance Committee prepares the annual budget and advises on other matters that pertain to the financial stability, resources and needs of our organization.

Marketing Communications Committee

Board Liaison: Michael Seymour, CME, 3D Exhibits, Inc

Michelle Benson, Momentum Communications
Ann Marie Cerise, Philips Healthcare
Cyndi Erp, CME/H, KCI
Thomas Fitzgerald, CME, Sextant Communications
Karen Formico, Broan - Nutone, LLC
Gwen Hill, Exhibit Force
Angela Krzysko, Momentum Communications
John Zeltin, American Express

TSEA’s Marketing Committee assists and guides staff in the promotion of TSEA and its activities. The Committee works closely with the Membership Committee to develop programs that attract new members and maintain existing members.

Membership and Chapters Committee

Jennifer Anderton, Nuvista Event Services
Vince Battaglia, B2B Communications
Robin Gathman, Planmeca, Inc.
Julie Hall, Graphically Speaking
Will Nicholas CMP, CME
Bob Rodner, Rodstar Productions

TSEA’s Membership Committee plans, assists and evaluates programs that recruit new members and maintain existing members.

Nominating Committee (comprised only of Board Members)

TSEA’s Nominating Committee seeks, evaluates and nominates qualified candidates to serve as TSEA officers and directors.

Perfect Partner Advisory Council

By invitation only.