Meet the Board
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Kathie Madden, Immediate Past President
Kathie has been a member of the ISES Board of Directors since 2008 and brings experience in leadership development, a demonstrated creativity and is a highly skilled individual that embraces each new initiative with enthusiastic professionalism.
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 Brock Lumsden, President
Brock
Lumsden of BLD Décor and Scenery has worked nationally and
internationally as a designer in all realms of the entertainment
Industry. In 2006 he founded BLD Décor and Scenery in Vancouver British
Columbia. BLD houses a wealth of talent that constantly displays an
ability to custom create events, sets, exhibits, retail displays and
themed environments
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 Tania Newman, President-Elect
Since joining the industry 15 years ago, Tania has worked with some of the best and most successful planning, design & catering firms in BC. From, Trade Show Manager to catering Sales Associate to account rep for one of Vancouver’s largest full service rental companies and freelance event manager, Tania’s wealth of experience has helped her become an expert on every facet of the industry and she has the benefit of seeing the inside track of both sides, the planner and the supplier.
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 Shelley Johnson, VP Membership
Shelley Johnson is the Principal of SLJ Productions Inc., a Vancouver-based event production company. Specializing in high-profile, high-quality galas, Shelley has assisted many worthy organizations raise millions of dollars.
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Corinne Kessel, VP CommunicationsCorinne Kessel is the Principal of Greenscape Design and Décor, a design build company that specializes in replica trees, plants, florals, and bold custom designed décor pieces for event rentals and commercial sales across Canada and the USA.
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 Aly Purrott, VP Sponsorship
Aly Purrott, Owner and Principle Event Planner at Wild Orchid Event Management has the dedication and knowledge to make any event successful! Her many years in the entertainment industry has inspired her to create, design and plan lavish events. Aly graduated from the Art Institute of Vancouver, Event Planning program, which has strengthened her knowledge and has provided respectable credentials in the event industry.
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Karran Finlay, Director of Marketing and CommunicaitonsWith over a decade of combined experience in strategic marketing, destination management, public relations, and event management, Karran has piloted everything from client appreciation events and product launches to extravagant celebrity galas and integrated marketing campaigns.
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 Morteza Idjadi, Creative Director
Morteza is the creative director, graphic designer and founder of Creative Graphic Design Co.
Originally from Iran. Morteza received his higher education in Iran and
France. With a Bachelors degree in Visual Communications and a Masters
degree in Graphic Design he has worked both nationally and
internationally as a designer and educator with recognized design firms.
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 Bert Hick, Director Membership
Rising Tide Consultants Ltd., was founded by Bert Hick after serving 11 years with the British Columbia Provincial Government in several positions including Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat, Executive Director of the Cabinet Secretariat, Secretary to Cabinet and General Manager of the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.
With over 24 years of Liquor Licensing experience, Mr Hick is widely respected throughout British Columbia at all levels of Municipal and Provincial Government as well as the Hospitality and related industries.
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 Emily MacDonald, Director of Education and Programs
Emily MacDonald is the Inside Sales and Operations Manager at Loungeworks Furniture Rental, an event rental company that specializes in furniture rental, event design, floral and production management support to the event, film, trade show, banquet and hospitality industries. Emily and the Loungeworks team is committed to providing a high level of service and product to make any event from a small VIP seating area to a party lounge for 2000 the most memorable and striking.
Coming from a hospitality background, specifically hotel and restaurant work, the thirst for knowledge and a change of pace found her transitioning into the special event industry. The 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver was Emily’s first taste at large scale event production, and had many learning experiences coordinating logistics and operations for over 40 corporate hospitality hosting spaces produced by Loungeworks.
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 Andrea Larochelle, VP of Education and Programs
Andrea Larochelle is the Sales and Marketing Manager of Loungeworks Furniture Rental, an event rental company based in Vancouver, BC, servicing Western Canada. Loungeworks specializes in furniture rental, event design, floral and production management support to the event, film, trade show, banquet and hospitality industries. Andrea and the Loungeworks team are committed to providing a high level of service and product to make any event, from a small VIP seating area to a party lounge for 2000, the most memorable and striking. Andrea has been with Loungeworks, formerly Fireworks Event Furniture, since January 2008. In that time, she has enjoyed working with her clients to transform ordinary meeting spaces into comfortable environments.
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