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.

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

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	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.	VP Membership: Kathy Newby, CERP AFT Rentals Email: vpmembership@ileancc.org Fact:

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.	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 Fact:

Director: Samantha Marie, CMP, CITP, CPT OmniEra Email:samantha@imnieralife.com Fact:	Director: Dan Ohrman Denon & Doyle Entertainment Email: dan@djay.com Fact:	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.

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: