ILEA-NCC Board of Directors

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The ILEA-NCC Board of Directors governs this local chapter and makes all decisions regarding our local educational programs, finances, communication with our members, etc. Elections to this board are held annually and offer either one or two-year positions.

Director - Hugh
President:

Hugh Manuel Groman
Hugh Groman Catering
Email: president@ileancc.org
Fact:
I love doggies, Real Housewives, and karaoke!



VP Membership - Ersson
President-Elect:
Ersson Bartle
Airsun Productions
Email: preselect@ileancc.org
Fact:
In 8th grade, while performing a solo as Elvis in the school chorus show, my headset mic failed.
VP Communications - AmeImmediate Past President:
Ame Rose Hernandez
Amersive Events
Email: pastpresident@ileancc.org
Fact:
I dance with an all-female hip hop crew in Oakland and I love chocolate chip cookies.





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VP Communications:
Shelley Anderson
Cage + Aquarium
Email: vpcommunications@ileancc.org

Fact: Originally hailing from the Midwest, I own part of our family farm in Missouri. I am a city girl who loves the country






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VP Education & Programs:
Becca Bloom
BB Events
Email: vpprograms@ileancc.org
Fact: I love sandwiches - seeking out the very best wherever I travel and crafting my own. I've been known as a sandwich artist and even had a dream of opening up my own sandwich shop one day. 

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VP Membership:
Kathy Newby, CERP
AFT Rentals
Email: vpmembership@ileancc.org
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Executive Director - Lori Oates
Executive Director:
Lori Oates, CSEP
ILEA-Northern California Chapter
Email: ed@ileancc.org
Fact: I studied Fashion Marketing & Management at the Art Institute of San Francisco before finding my passion for non profits. I love visiting museums and am a HUGE Frida Kahlo & Yves Klein fan.








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Director:
Rita Chretien
Innovative Entertainment
Email:rita@inn-entertainment.com
Fact:
I really love cooking and baking  - I bake as much as possible.








Director:
Shlomo Franco
Wine Meats Cheese

Email: Shlomo@winemeatscheese.com
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Director:

Samantha Marie, CMP, CITP, CPT
OmniEra
Email:samantha@imnieralife.com
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Director
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Dan Ohrman
Denon & Doyle Entertainment
Email: dan@djay.com
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Director:
Maggie Panontin-Young 
The Lighthouse Glen Cove Marina
Email: mpanontinyoung@gmail.com
Fact: I used to be a competitive swimmer and I've taught CPR, 1st AID, AED and emergency response training for twenty years. I also served drinks at the real Cheers bar once.


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Director:
Kristen Parks
Circosphere Entertainment
Email: kristnen@circosphere.com 
Fact:
I studied protein biochemistry before I discovered juggling, circus and events. 






Director:
Quan Zou
BluEdge
Email: quan@bluedpro.com
Fact: