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CEM Faculty

Charlotte Pearson, CEM-AP
Vice President of Sales - Western Region, Eventgineer, T3Expo

Charlotte Pearson, CEM-AP, joined T3 Expo as the Vice President of Sales- Western Region, in October 2020, and is working… more

Dr. Sam Potolicchio
President, Preparing Global Leaders Forum (PGLF)

Dr. Sam Potolicchio was named one of “America’s Best Professors” by the Princeton Review, the Future Leader of American Higher… more

Stephanie Rapko, CMP, CEM
Tradeshow and Events Specialist, Skyjack, Inc.

Having over 15 years’ experience in the industry, Stephanie has planned, executed, and overseen a variety of events from small… more

Susan L. Schwartz, CEM
Managing Director, ConvExx

Susan L. Schwartz, CEM, is Managing Director of ConvExx, an independent exhibition management firm. In addition to teaching CEM courses,… more

Kellie Shevlin, CEM

Kellie Shevlin, CEM
Executive Director, Craft Beverage Expo

Kellie Shevlin, CEM earned her Certified in Exhibition Management (CEM) designation in 2007, was featured by Exhibit City News on… more

Jessica Sibila, CMP, CTSM
Executive Director, The Exhibitor Advocate

Jessica is a seasoned marketer and social impact professional with a unique collection of experiences ranging from event marketing, community… more

Julia Smith, CEM, CTA

Julie Smith, CEM-AP, CTA
Senior Vice President, Business Development, Global Experience Specialists (GES)

Julie Smith, CEM-AP, CTA, is senior vice president, business development, GES, where she manages a portfolio of business and GES’… more

Janet Sperstad

Janet Sperstad, CMP-F
Program Director, Meeting and Event Management, Madison College

Janet Sperstad’s professional history reflects her lifelong vocation: driving excellence in meeting and event management execution and education. She has… more

Scott Stanton, CEM, CAE
Chief Financial Officer, IAEE

Scott Stanton, CEM, CAE joined the IAEE staff in 1999, and shortly thereafter was promoted to Chief Financial Officer. His… more

Brad Styba, CEM

Bradley Styba, CEM
Manager, Meetings and Events, Tourism Burnaby

Bradley Styba, CEM, has worked in the event industry for 30 years in a variety of positions. He began as… more