Rising Leaders Committee

About the Committee

The Rising Leaders Committee is responsible for supporting young professionals and emerging leader by developing programs and initiatives that will have a specific benefit to those in the early stages of their careers. These programs will support members by addressing themes related to networking, gaining a fundamental awareness of industry practices, and building a long-term career in the live events industry. 

Primary Chair

Kevin Small

Director of Client Services

GES

Secondary Chair

Katherine Baize

Director, Client Solutions

Freeman

ESCA Board Liaison

Rob Wilson

President/Founder

Employco USA, Inc.

Andre Burns Jr

VP of Material Handling & Logistics

Shepard Exposition Services

Daly Elias

Account Executive & Team Lead – Associations, Trade Shows, & Conferences

42Chat

Will Estes

Sustainability Manager

Emerald Carpets

Rosilyn Galicia

Experiential Marketing Coordinator

CORT Events

Madison Gardeakos

Marketing and Creative Specialist

Quest Events

Megan Gilbert

Business Development Coordinator

LVE

Alyssa Konareski


Director of Customer Experiences

Boomer Commerce

Nicole Lenon

Sr. Vice President

Showtime Expo Group

Lucky Popov

Co-Founder & Partner

Veloxity

Maddy Ryley

Sabrina Sawyer

National Account Analyst

United Rentals Inc.

Aaliyah Troy

Associate Client Relationship Manager

Freeman

Griffen Wilson

Vice President

Employco USA, Inc.

Allie Wrede


Senior Business Development Manager

CSI Worldwide