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Leadership

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President & CEO

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Carvie Gillikin

President & CEO

Carvie brings 30 years of experience in the hospitality industry to MGME. He began his career as a sales manager in southeastern North Carolina for an oceanfront resort. He then worked for properties such as Sheraton, Westin and W Hotels. In 2005 Carvie left the hotel world to join the event industry. It was during that time that he worked in Washington, DC for an audiovisual and production company where he gained invaluable experience in the industry. In 2007, Carvie joined MGME as the Director of Sales and Marketing and later became a Vice President/ Partner overseeing the company’s sales, marketing and operations. Currently, Carvie is the President & CEO of MGME.

Carvie remains active in the industry with MPI and enjoys speaking on a variety of panels at industry wide conferences.

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Chief Operating Officer

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Renee Jacobs, HMCC

Chief Operating Officer

Renee Jacobs has been actively involved in the meeting and event industry for 30+ years. Previously COO & Partner of WorldTEK Events she managed multiple associations accounts including the International Air Transportation Association which includes the annual World Cargo Symposium, Slots Conference and the World Financial Symposium. She has produced events all over the globe including Singapore, Doha, Shanghai, Dubai & Cape Town.

Prior to WorldTEK, Renee was Conference Director for The Journal of Commerce for nine years. As Conference Director of the JoC, Renee was responsible for producing a number of maritime conferences and exhibitions. She assisted greatly in the expansion of the division into the European and Asian conference market. In 2008, the Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference won Bronze Medal from Folio Magazine for Best Conference. Renee was nominated as a 2008 finalist in the 5th Annual Stevie Awards for Best Executive Women in Business Category: Service Businesses up to 2,500 Employees.

Prior to 2000, Renee was a meeting planner at The Compass Group, a meeting planning company specializing in the Life Sciences industry.

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Chief Accounting Officer

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Catherine Anta

Chief Accounting Officer

Catherine Anta, CPA, serves as Chief Accounting Officer at MGME, bringing extensive experience in financial leadership, accounting, and business operations. Catherine plays an integral role in overseeing the company’s financial operations and building the systems and processes that support continued growth.

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EVP, Business Intelligence & Transformation

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Jim Grove

EVP, Business Intelligence & Transformation

Jim brings extensive experience in operations, technology, and creative problem-solving to MGME. In his role, Jim leads initiatives that harness data, technology, and automation to improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and drive innovation across the organization.

With a background spanning creative, marketing, and operations, Jim brings a unique perspective to business transformation, helping MGME build smarter systems and scalable solutions that support its teams, clients, and continued growth.

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Director of Human Resources

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Joanne Iannacone

Director of Human Resources

Joanne joins MGME with over 25 years of Corporate Business and Human Resources experience. She has worked in a variety of industries, encompassing every aspect of HR. Throughout her career, Joanne has always been passionate about helping businesses and people reach their goals. Listening and understanding needs, solving problems, and developing strategic action plans are her top priorities.

Joanne holds a BS degree in Business Management from St. John’s University and is a SPHR – Senior Professional Human Resources.

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EVP, Growth Strategies

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Cindy D'Aoust

EVP, Growth Strategies

Cindy D'Aoust brings a wealth of industry expertise to her role as Vice President of Business Strategy at MGME. Before joining the team, she served as President and CEO of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and as Chief Operating Officer of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the leading association for event and meeting professionals with over 60,000 members across 70+ global chapters.

In her role at MGME, Cindy is focused on guiding the company's long-term direction, identifying market trends, and uncovering new opportunities to strengthen MGME's position as a global leader in the MICE space. Her deep experience in meetings, events, travel, and corporate experiences makes her a driving force behind the company's continued growth and innovation.

Operations

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Senior Project Manager

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Allison Sebaugh

Senior Project Manager

Allison Sebaugh is a relationship‑driven event professional who brings creativity, precision, and more than 15 years of industry expertise to her role as Senior Project Manager at MGME. Known for crafting thoughtful, high‑impact experiences, she partners closely with clients to transform ideas into memorable events that elevate brands and engage audiences.

Throughout her career, Allison has delivered multi‑scale programs distinguished by seamless execution, strong communication, and a commitment to exceptional attendee experiences. Her strengths span strategic planning, client collaboration, vendor and budget management, and onsite leadership—ensuring every event reflects both vision and value.

Before joining MGME, Allison led Westfield Insurance’s Event Management team, overseeing a diverse portfolio of internal and agent‑facing events and mentoring emerging event professionals. Her hospitality foundation with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts further shaped her client‑centric approach.

Allison is a graduate of Youngstown State University with a combined B.S. in Biology and Chemistry and holds certifications in facilitation and project management. Outside of work, she enjoys interior design, time with family & friends, and supporting her Medina, Ohio community.

Ashley Fox

Project Manager

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Ashley Fox

Project Manager

Ashley started her journey in the events industry as the Catering Manager at Niagara University. She then moved into a Project Manager role with MGME. Ashley loves building relationships with clients and always pays attention to detail ensuring success for each event. She is excited to grow with MGME and see where it takes her!

Ashley holds an Associates Degree in Travel and Events Management from Herkimer College along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Meeting and Convention Planning with a minor in Marketing from Niagara University.

Becky Cavanaugh

Director of Operations

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Director of Operations

Becky Cavanaugh, HMCC is considered a medical meetings leader and industry expert with more than 20 years of medical meetings industry experience across numerous therapeutic areas in both clinical and commercial programs. She spent almost 18 years at Syneos Health, most recently in the role of Program Director, Global Medical Meetings and Events. While she was responsible for Global Meetings and Events execution and strategy, a passion of hers was and continues to be helping mentor and train team members to become seasoned and respected meeting professionals. Becky participates as an Advisory Board Member for both Global DMC Partners and Pharma Forum. Becky has also served in various roles as Chair, Facilitator and Speaker at industry meetings such as Pharma Forum, GDP Connection, Pharmaceutical Medical Meeting Planner Summit and Teneo Summit.

As Director, Operations at MGME, Becky is responsible for overseeing the strategic planning, management, and execution of all meeting and event-related activities. Becky’s background and experience is pivotal as she will have a strategic focus on client engagement, satisfaction, and agency-level horizontal account growth. Becky leads an experienced team and ensures that all meetings are aligned with MGME’s client’s business goals, delivering consistent quality, and she’ll actively contribute to the expansion and growth of client accounts.

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Senior Project Manager

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Blaine Vella

Senior Project Manager

Blaine brings more than two decades of experience leading complex meetings, conferences, events, and organizational initiatives, with a unique combination of strategic leadership, client relationship management, operational expertise, and hands-on event execution. Her experience leading teams and managing high-touch programs within nonprofit and professional association environments gives her a particularly strong ability to understand complex stakeholder needs, anticipate challenges, and transform objectives into exceptional experiences.

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Senior Account Manager

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Brian Dahl

Senior Account Manager

Possessing over 20 years in the meeting industry, long term clients have become to trust and value what Brian brings to the table to better their business operations. Demonstrative of this reliance, partnership and trust, Brian has been appointed to the Global Organization chart of one of his clients and has been completely onboarded through HR and Compliance as one of their regular employees.

Brian, a communications and events professional with 25+ years in government (GOC as a Communications Officer, and for Transport Canada as a Senior Information Officer) and travel and tourism industries, is highly skilled at program management – often managing multi-day programs with event budgets ranging from $50,000 to >$2MM. Brian has planned and executed major international meetings and events ranging from 50 to >1,000 attendees. He excels in logistical planning, budget management, speaker management, contract negotiations, registration, food and beverage supervision, theme event production and on-site operations.

His first passion of food and beverage culminated in Red Seal Chef’s papers which led to hotel operations in many varied departments over the years. He brings that creative talent onsite to the client to ensure that attendees experience a unique, highly engaging and positive on-site program, with all elements expertly woven together and executed into an exceptional and memorable event.

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Associate Project Manager

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Brittany Phee

Associate Project Manager

Brittany grew up in a suburb of Chicago called Schaumburg, IL. She went to Eastern Illinois University where she received a Bachelors in Adult and Community Education. Brittany moved to Nashville, TN in 2017. She taught Preschool for a few years and transitioned into events and planning.

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Project Coordinator

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Carly McClatchey

Project Coordinator

Carly brings a strong background in events and marketing to her role as a Project Coordinator. She supports program success by managing task updates, preparing client call agendas and dashboards, and handling customer service communications.

She works closely with other teams and departments to keep projects moving smoothly, and she is known for her effective communication, inquisitive mindset, and the creativity she brings to the workplace.

Her experience within events and marketing allows her to approach project coordination with both strategic insight and operational precision. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing with a minor in Mass Communications from the University of South Carolina, completing her degree in just three and a half years. She is currently pursuing her MBA at Northern Kentucky University. 
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Account Manager

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Cheyenne Nelson, HMCC, MMP

Account Manager

Cheyenne Nelson has a passion for creating unique experiences and engaging activations. She is a current Advisory Board member of MPI MD and for the Pharma Forum Conferences and a Co-Chair for Pharma Forum US 2024.

Cheyenne is also an Instructor through the MPI Academy for the Medical Meeting Professional Certificate course (MMP). She loves nothing more than sharing her knowledge and lessons learned through speaking and teaching opportunities, both internal to MGME and at many conferences and events. A few places you may see her this year: Pharma Forum (US & EMEA), IMEX (Smart Monday), SITE Classic and MPI WEC.

With a vast background in the entertainment industry, Cheyenne gravitated towards events. Her goal is to engage and wow clients and attendees alike.

Desiree Grenay

Account Manager

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Desiree Grenay

Account Manager

With over 20 years of live production experience, Desiree has a diverse background in managing and producing for television (MTV, ESPN, TNT), theater (Public Theater, NY Shakespeare Festival, Playwrights Horizons, Roundabout Theatre, Atlantic Theater Company), product launches (Cadillac, PlayStation, Facebook), corporate meetings (Verizon, Shopify, WGSN) and incentive travel (Verizon, HBO, Showtime, Starz). ​

Desiree holds a Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, in Theater Design & Technology from Arizona State University.

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Program Operations Manager

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Program Operations Manager

Eboni West has 8+ years of experience within the events industry, with a background in PR and Marketing. She earned her Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership in 2022.

With a background in event management and a knack for multitasking, Eboni brings a unique blend of creativity and organization to every project she tackles. She thrives in dynamic environments and love collaborating with teams to turn visions into unforgettable experiences.

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Senior Project Manager

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Erica Moore

Senior Project Manager

Erica is responsible for management of various projects, including live events, webinars, design projects, marketing campaigns, and more. She has previous experience working in the mortgage and hospitality industries.

Erica is a graduate of Arizona State University where she earned a B.A. in Anthropology and a B.S. in Justice Studies. She is a native of Oakland, CA and loves living in the Bay Area.

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Controller

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Controller

Erin brings more than 20 years of accounting and finance experience to MGME. Throughout her career, Erin has developed extensive expertise in end-to-end accounting operations, global budgeting and forecasting, financial systems, and corporate compliance.

Erin holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Long Island University.

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Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales Manager

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Garrett Wetzler

Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales Manager

Garrett brings more than 20 years of experience in sales, account management, and business development, with a strong track record of growing client portfolios, exceeding revenue targets, and developing long-term strategic partnerships. Most recently, he served as Director of Sales & Business Development at The Apparel Marketing Group, where he led new business development efforts and managed a portfolio of high-performing accounts. Prior to that, Garrett held roles with Clarion UX, Reed Exhibitions, CoStar Group, and other organizations, gaining extensive experience in sponsorship sales, exhibitor management, and trade show revenue generation.

Garrett holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from St. Lawrence University.

 

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Senior Project Manager

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Giovanna Iriogoyen, CMP, CIS

Senior Project Manager

Giovanna brings 14 years of hotel & convention center event experience to MGME. She built her career up from Group Reservations Coordinator to Conference Manager to Associate Director of Catering and Conference Management.  Giovanna also worked as a Travel Director for three years. To her – event planning is not a job, it is a career. She loves what she does, and it shows in her work. Giovanna’s motto is “reducing the number of uh-oh moments one detail at a time.”

Giovanna holds a Meeting and Events Certificate from the International School of Hospitality Las Vegas & a B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin.

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Senior Project Manager

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Senior Project Manager

Hillary brings extensive experience in meeting and event management to her role as Senior Project Manager at MGME. Her expertise spans client relations, budget forecasting and management, supplier negotiations, event technology, and end-to-end program execution.

Throughout her career, Hillary has managed a wide range of programs, from incentive experiences in the Caribbean to large-scale meetings featuring more than 40 breakout rooms. She is passionate about creating memorable experiences, building strong client and partner relationships, and delivering seamless programs from start to finish.

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Senior Travel Specialist

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Janine Barikian

Senior Travel Specialist

Janine has over 30 years of experience in corporate travel for law firms, famous fashion houses, film production, financial, and pharmaceutical companies. Janine is responsible for air, hotel, and ground reservations for individuals and groups. Her goal is to provide excellent customer service and maintain long-term relationships with them.

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Project Manager

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Jeanine Phelan

Project Manager

Passionate about transforming visions into reality, Janine specializes in orchestrating memorable events and managing projects with precision. With over 33 years of experience in the industry, Janine handles every detail to ensure a flawless execution. She has a proven track record of delivering seamless events that exceed client expectations. She is skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets, and meeting deadlines without compromising quality, and find innovative solutions in high-pressure environments.

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Sourcing Manager

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Jessica Diehl

Sourcing Manager

Jessica is responsible for leading the hotel and venue sourcing process company wide and oversees and trains a team of sourcing specialists within shared services.

Prior to joining MGME, Jessica worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years, managing social and corporate event planning.

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Account Manager

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Josi Carlson

Account Manager

Josi Carlson is a seasoned meetings and events professional with more than 15 years creating exceptional experiences around the world. Her portfolio spans luxury incentive programs, large-scale tailgates and celebrations, and complex multi-day conferences.

Before transitioning into agency work, Josi built her foundation in collegiate athletics, overseeing all athletic department events and managing the premium spaces within the university’s football stadium. Her background as a former collegiate athlete continues to shape her work today—fueling her passion for teamwork, dedication, and the high-energy, high-standards environment that defines the meetings and events industry.

Josi brings a collaborative spirit, a drive for excellence, and a deep love for creating memorable moments to every project she leads.

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Project Manager

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Kary Cheda

Project Manager

Kary Cheda is a seasoned event professional with 25 years of experience designing and executing high-impact programs across industries and event formats.

She began her career at L’Oréal, where she led a 40-city national tour as the beauty sponsor for a women’s health conference serving underserved communities. She later moved into the startup space, producing professional development conferences for entrepreneurial B2B professionals building independent careers.

Most recently, Kary applied her expertise at the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), a nonprofit dedicated to advancing Hispanic talent in STEM. There, she helped create career-building opportunities for recent engineering graduates and connected them with pathways into leading global companies, including Amazon, Apple, Bank of America, Chevron, GE, Honeywell, Lilly, Microsoft, P&G and Wells Fargo.

Throughout her career, Kary has built strong, lasting relationships with sponsors, partners, and stakeholders. Her ability to create strategic partnerships that improve the attendee experience while driving revenue growth has become a defining strength of her work.
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Attendee Experience Manager

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Katie Mulligan

Attendee Experience Manager

Katie began her career just over 9 years ago in social event planning working on Indian destination weddings, New York socialites multi-million dollar weddings, and New York Galas. Six years ago, she decided to transition to corporate event planning at MGME. Katie has since been a driving force in truly understanding, connecting, and executing on the needs of McVeigh Global Meetings and Events clients and their guests for brands including Macy’s, Delta Airlines, HBO, Verizon, Humanscale, McKinsey & Company, and Estee Lauder Companies. Her expertise includes but is not limited to: venue sourcing, contract negotiations, vendor and client relations, web registration management, event planning logistics and budget management.

Katie holds a Bachelor in Fine Arts from St. Lawrence University.

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Account Manager

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Kimberly Tronzo

Account Manager

Kimberly Tronzo is an accomplished meetings and events professional with more than 26 years of experience leading strategic event planning, operations, and sourcing for Fortune 500 clients and global organizations.

As an Account Manager at MGME, Kimberly partners with clients to deliver exceptional meeting experiences while overseeing strategic sourcing, contract negotiations, budgets, and vendor relationships. Known for her collaborative approach and operational expertise, she excels at navigating complex programs and building strong client partnerships.

Kimberly earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisville and holds Cvent certifications in Event Management and Sourcing.

 

 

 

 

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Senior Project Manager

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Lora Huang

Senior Project Manager

Lora obtained her Bachelor of Business Degree from Simon Fraser University before joining MGME. In the past year, she has pivoted to managing Virtual Events seamlessly – building from her experience on numerous large projects including meetings and conventions. She has worked with the First Nations Health Authority and Shaw as well as on the LifeScan Leaders Meeting, Risk Management Conference, #BCTECH, Aerospace, Defense and Security Expo, Johnson & Johnson and Walmart conferences. For each program Lora ensures every stakeholder/exhibitor receives a concierge-style service. From the initial communication to an engaging and user-friendly website, Lora guarantees ease of process. She is a dedicated manager ready to assist with any questions or concerns in a friendly, timely manner.

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Project Manager

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Lydia Mack

Project Manager

Lydia joins MGME with a background in Event Management & Hotel Sales. She holds a Bachelor’s in Tourism Destination Management from Niagara University.

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Director of Sourcing and Sustainability

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MaryBeth Reeves, HMCC, SEPC, IES

Director of Sourcing and Sustainability

MaryBeth enjoyed a 20+ year career in the hotel industry, with her last role as Corporate Director of Revenue Management Training with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide before becoming an entrepreneur. She founded a custom photobook company that garnered the attention of local and national press and was featured in the Wall Street Journal

Education

BA in Psychology from Georgia State University

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Project Coordinator

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Project Coordinator

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Senior Project Manager

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Melissa Patron

Senior Project Manager

Melissa Patron joins MGME with over 15 years of experience in the Hospitality and MICE industry. Ms. Patron has managed the complete operations of complex meetings, fund raisers and social events from idea creation and implementation through final reconciliation. She is responsible for all aspects of logistics including travel, lodging, food and beverage and participant registration. She has worked on various meeting types across the country, such as advisory boards, speaker trainings, etc.

Prior to joining McVeigh, Melissa was a Director of Catering for Hyatt and Marriott where she oversaw the operations of the catering business and meeting the expectations of clients. She provided on-site direction of meeting and catering logistics to managers, departments and team members responsible for event execution.

Currently as a Project Manager for McVeigh, Ms. Patron manages high-level programs for an established Fortune 500 client and is responsible for providing superior customer service throughout the planning process.

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Senior Account Manager

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Senior Account Manager

Meredith Garcy joins MGME with over 15 years of experience in the MICE industry. Ms. Garcy has managed the complete operations of complex meeting types from idea creation through final reconciliation. She is responsible for all aspects of logistics including site inspection, budgeting, vendor selection, event registration, staffing and post-event reporting. She has worked on various meeting types across the globe, such as Advisory Boards, Speaker Trainings, Internal Meetings, Symposiums and Investigator Meetings.

Prior to joining McVeigh, Meredith was an Event Marketing and Operations Specialist at Madison Square Garden where she executed Sponsorship agreements. With this role, Meredith facilitated pre/in/post game National Anthem, Color Guard and Halftime entertainment performances as well as on court contests and special ceremonies.

Meredith graduated with a BS, Sports and Recreation Management from the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management at Temple University.

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Senior Travel Specialist

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Olga Gracey

Senior Travel Specialist

Olga Gracey joins McVeigh Global Meetings and Events with over 40 years of experience in the travel industry. Her responsibilities include air, hotel and ground reservations for high-level established Fortune 500 clients and is responsible for providing superior customer service. She has been the lead on various meetings , corporate and incentive group travel across the globe, including areas in Asia and Africa. Olga also supports our meeting planning department with arrival/departure manifests, cost savings reports as well as state and data reporting for major pharmaceutical companies.

Prior to joining McVeigh, Olga was a travel consultant for a large retail agency where she handled large corporate accounts in publishing , fashion and technology, as well as group and charter travel for a major tour operator.

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General Ledger Staff Accountant

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General Ledger Staff Accountant

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Account Manager

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Account Manager

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Director, Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales

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Sandro Francini

Director, Sponsorship and Exhibition Sales

Sandro joins McVeigh Global Meetings and Events with more than 30 years of experience in international business and a well-established network of long-term clients from industry associations, government agencies, international banks, investment firms, private investors, airlines, law firms and more.

As Director of Sponsorships & Exhibitions for multiple annual global events, Sandro has cultivated lasting connections with hundreds of clients. He has boundless energy and derives great satisfaction in welcoming clients to successful events where promises have been kept, expectations met and relationships built.

Sandro has worked extensively in multicultural, multilingual business environments and this has afforded him the opportunity to live and work in many locations including: South America, Europe and Africa. He is fluent in English, Spanish.

Prior to joining WorldTEK Events, Sandro was COO at AvMan; a Miami, Florida-based company that provided a proprietary web-based application to recover Interline revenue over-billings for IATA airline members.

Born in Lima, Peru, this most interesting man is an avid racquetball player, passionate football (soccer) fan, enjoys cooking, reading, and traveling. He resides in West Palm Beach, FL with his wife Ana and has four children; Alessandra, Daniela, Giuliana, and, Kenyan-born, Claudia.

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Compliance and Reconciliation Manager

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Stefanie Thaw, MMP, HMCC

Compliance and Reconciliation Manager

Stefanie began her career with McVeigh Global in 2018 as the Reconciliation Specialist for the Novartis group. She quickly applied her past experiences and education to support a more streamlined and efficient model for support and management to this focus area for McVeigh. Her combination of personal and professional strong suits has allowed her to be a driving force for change at McVeigh Global in her areas of management as well as contributed to the ever changing culture of our team.

Prior to joining the McVeigh team, Stefanie had a successful career in the hospitality industry for almost 10 years and held management positions at two international hospitality firms.

She has a M.B.A from Molloy College with a concentration in finance.

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Senior Project Manager

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Susan Belsky, CMP, CIS

Senior Project Manager

Susan brings over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry, beginning her career at a resort property in Florida. Upon returning to New York, she worked with NYC & Company and transitioned to destination management.  After eight years with the DMC, Susan joined Deloitte as a meeting planner and in 2010 shifted to the agency side. At Deloitte, she organized events for clients in various industries, to include financial, insurance, design, media/technology.

Currently as a Senior Project Manager at MGME, Susan is a creative client partner. She handles logistics, hotel, F&B and accommodation management, décor, transportation, off-site events and sourcing.  This includes contracting DMCs, entertainment, staff and other event aspects.  Having had the opportunities to work as a client, agency and vendor, Susan has the unique ability to experience programs from multiple perspectives.  This enables her to produce successful events, maintain positive partnerships, and be a trusted advocate for her clients, attendees and vendors.

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Account Manager

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Zuzana Krejcova Scandariato

Account Manager

Zuzana is an accomplished project manager with a successful track record leading and executing projects with multi-million-dollar budgets. Her decision-making across simultaneous projects, ability to manage complex workflow on multiple objectives and passion for service focused solutions is what her clients love most.

Prior to joining the MGME team, Zuzana spent 5 years working as a project manager for another agency where she handled various types of meetings across the globe. Medical Congresses, Advisory Board Meetings, Speaker Trainings, Product Launches, Incentive Programs, Investigator Meetings and Internal Pharmaceutical meetings are all Zuzana’s forte.

In her current role at MGME, Zuzana is responsible for all aspects of the logistical planning including, but not limited to the budget management, overseeing all vendor responsibilities, food and beverage selections, audio visual requirements, décor, on-site management, and final reconciliation. Zuzana is well versed in programs of all sizes and complexity, and prides herself in her working relationships.

Sales & Marketing

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Marketing Specialist

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Alexandra Cortazar

Marketing Specialist

Alexandra brings a strong background in corporate marketing and sales to MGME. In her role, she oversees public relations, social media strategy, external communications, and key marketing initiatives that enhance MGME’s brand presence. Known for her creativity and forward-thinking approach, Alexandra thrives in fast-paced environments and is dedicated to driving impactful marketing efforts.

She holds a double degree in English (Journalism) and Communications from Fairfield University

Krista Haskins

Account Director

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Krista Haskins

Account Director

Krista Haskins brings more than 20 years of experience in the meetings and events industry, with a background spanning global account management, event operations, team leadership and strategic program development. Throughout her career, she has partnered with Fortune 500 organizations to manage complex meeting and event portfolios across multiple regions, building long-standing client relationships and helping organizations strengthen and evolve their meetings programs.

Prior to joining MGME, Krista served as Senior Director of Event Operations, where she led teams across planning, sourcing, event technology and operations and played a key role in integrating global teams and standardizing service delivery. As Account Director at MGME, Krista serves as a strategic partner to her clients, focused on understanding their business, building strong relationships and identifying opportunities to grow and strengthen their event portfolios.

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Sales & Marketing Manager

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Ryan DiBuono

Sales & Marketing Manager

Ryan DiBuono, armed with a Bachelor’s in Marketing from Kean University, embarked on a career journey that commenced in sales and new business development. Throughout his professional evolution, Ryan took on diverse responsibilities in client engagement, digital marketing, and event design management. Currently serving as the Sales and Marketing Manager, he brings a wealth of experience from varied roles, showcasing his ability to expertly blend strategic marketing and sales expertise.

In his current position, Ryan takes the lead in marketing efforts, with a specific focus on campaign and content building. Collaborating closely with the sales team, he propels strategic growth through innovative initiatives, consistently exceeding targets. As the custodian of the online presence, Ryan manages the website and curates compelling content to engage audiences and enhance traffic. His journey reflects a steadfast commitment to excellence and a fervor for achieving success through integrated marketing and sales strategies.

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Client Development Director

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Shelley Milne

Client Development Director

Shelley is a highly motivated and proven strategic meetings & events specialist with extensive experience supporting all levels of end-to-end event management. Having sold, designed and executed thousands of live, virtual and hybrid events including innovative product launches, national/global sales conferences, tradeshows, luxury incentive travel programs, training programs and all degrees of face to face or blended virtual events, Shelley is uniquely qualified to support organizations need to promote, manage and evaluate their events, drive engagement and apply innovative technology solutions as needed.

Education: Georgian College, School of Applied Arts & Technology – Tourisms Management 3 Year Diploma

Creative & Production

Aaron Mann

Graphic Designer

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Aaron Mann

Graphic Designer

Aaron Mann joins MGME with eight years of professional experience and over 15 years of personal passion for visual storytelling. He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design and a minor in Advertising from the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Aaron’s love for design started at a very young age, when his grandmother gave him his first LEGO set. In 2022, Aaron published a book titled Equal by Design, which highlights African American and Black designers from history and those currently working in the field.

Aaron resides in St. Louis, MO with his fiancée, one-year-old son, stepdaughter, and their puppy, Caesar. In his spare time, he enjoys visiting Forest Park for a nice walk, and trips to the museums or zoo. A few of Aaron’s hobbies include collecting LEGO sets, laser cutting at a local makerspace, and traveling with his family. 

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Head of Creative

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Dave Muraca

Head of Creative

Dave Muraca brings a wealth of experience and a passion for creativity to his role as Head of Creative at MGME. With a dynamic career that began in Los Angeles, CA, Dave honed his skills as an integrated creative, delivering top-tier work across a spectrum of mediums including experiential, digital, broadcast, print, and out-of-home advertising. He has crafted campaigns for renowned global brands such as Activision, NFL, Mastercard, YouTube, U.S. Army, AT&T, and leading pharmaceutical companies. His expertise spans diverse sectors, showcasing his versatility and strategic insight.

In his role at MGME, Dave leads the charge in overseeing communications efforts for clients across all stages of event planning – from pre-event strategy to on-site execution and post-event analysis. Collaborating closely with the MGME Marketing team, Dave leverages his creative prowess to develop innovative campaigns that elevate the company’s full-service offerings.

As Head of Creative, Dave drives MGME’s creative vision forward, staying true to the principles that have cemented the company’s position as an industry frontrunner. With his expertise and unwavering focus, Dave is primed to inspire creativity and deliver unparalleled results for MGME and its clients alike.

Fabio Marcolini

Producer

Fabio Marcolini

Fabio Guimaraes Marcolini

Producer

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Kailee Heyman

Creative Production Coordinator

Kailee Heyman

Kailee Heyman

Creative Production Coordinator

As our Creative Production Coordinator, Kailee will be reporting to Dave Muraca and collaborating closely with the rest of the creative services team.

Kailee comes to us with a well-rounded knowledge of both fine arts and commercial photography. Her proficiency in micro Adobe Creative Cloud photography programs, coupled with her expertise in digital printing, make her an exciting fit for our team.

Nick Hood

Producer

Nick Hood

Nick Hood

Producer

A Dallas native, Nick Hood began his career behind an audio console in Los Angeles before finding his way into experiential events and live production. Over the past 15 yeras, his work has taken him from producing mobile tours and large-scale brand activations to managing complex corporate events across the U.S. and internationally.

Along the way, he has built experience across nearly every side of event execution - from creative and technical design to budgeting, logistics, staffing, vendors, and show-site operations. Now a Producer at MGME, Nick brings that broad production background and a technical eye to turning ambitious ideas into experiences that work in the real world.

Shawn Potillo

Director of Creative Services

Shawn Potillo

Shawn Potillo

Director of Creative Services

Shawn is a production specialist with 20 years of live events experience, providing support for fortune 500 companies around the world. He has supported meeting and events in many capacities, including technician, technical director, stage manager, show manager, project manager, and account manager. Shawn believes in providing simple solutions for complex problem to make a stakeholders experience seamless and as worry free as possible. Big picture thinking with a keen eye for the details help to make an event great.

In addition to the Director of Production position he holds at MGME he is an elected township council member for his hometown in New Jersey. Serving in people’s best interests is a passion for him, which he displays at both his professional and volunteer careers. As a Rotary Club member putting community before self is a way of life. He often volunteers many hours a week serving the public.

Ryan Abney

Proposal Manager

Ryan Abney

Ryan Abney

Proposal Manager

Ryan brings over 13 years of experience in events and client engagement; spanning the corporate, nonprofit, luxury, tech, and healthcare sectors. She is skilled in leading large-scale conferences, driving engagement, and building strong client relationships. 

As Proposal Manager; she will blend creativity, attention to detail, a strategic mindset, and storytelling to craft proposals that reflect MGME’s commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences and bringing brands to life through events. Ryan thrives in collaborative environments and is passionate about building meaningful connections that drive impact for clients.

Beyond her professional role Ryan is an avid reader, enthusiastic traveler, and a self-proclaimed foodie who loves exploring new restaurants. She also enjoys board games, especially the ones that spark a little friendly competition.

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