Lee Smith

Meeting Professionals International – Arizona Sunbelt Chapter (MPI AZ) recently installed its Board of Directors who will lead the association in 2017-18. Installed were:

The Executive Team:

• President Lee Smith, Hotel Valley Ho

• Immediate Past President David G. Rosenbaum, CHME, Carefree Resort & Conference Center

• President-Elect Danielle Adams, WM Symposia

• Vice President of Finance, Tiffany Higgins, The Tiffany Event

• Vice President of Communications Troy Peters, CTS, Video West, Inc.

• Vice President of Membership Susie Molinich, CMP, SMMC, American Express Meetings & Events

• Vice President of Education Sharon Scronic, CMP, American Express Meetings & Events

• Executive Director Joanne Winter.

The Directors: Sukki Jahnke; Wendy Frank,  Sheraton Grand Hotel Phoenix Downtown; Jacqi Marth, Destinations & Details; Amy Miranda, Crowne Plaza San Marcos Resort; and Melanie Volkers, CHSE, The Hermosa Inn.

“We have an amazingly talented incoming board and I’m excited to see what they bring to our membership this year.  I’m honored and proud to be serving with them,” said 2017-18 MPI AZ President Lee Smith.

The 330-member Meeting Professionals International – Arizona Sunbelt Chapter (MPI AZ) was established in 1979. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) is the largest and most vibrant global meeting and event industry association. The organization provides innovative and relevant education, networking opportunities and business exchanges, and acts as a prominent voice for the promotion and growth of the industry. MPI membership is comprised of approximately 18,500 members belonging to 70 chapters and clubs worldwide. To learn more about MPI AZ visit www.MPI-AZ.org or call 602-277-149