2021 – 2022 Annual Conference Committee

Mission:

The Conference Planning Committee serves the association and supports Midwest ACE as it pursues its mission. Together with Midwest ACE headquarters team, the committee is charged with planning and implementing a high-quality program that focuses on providing attendees the opportunity for professional development, networking and benchmarking. The Conference Planning Committee also plays a critical role by providing the opportunity for members to “get involved” in the conference.

Roles & Responsibilities: 

  • Identify and select all workshop and educational session contents/programming and soliciting speakers.
  • Assist headquarters in implementing conference marketing strategies.
  • Provide updates for the Annual Conference webpage and work with headquarters to make sure the webpage features and communicates conference details and local information.
  • Plan and coordinate banquets, receptions, and other social events in coordination with the Entertainment and Transportation Committees.

Board Liaison

Monica Hood, President-Elect

Committee Members

Chair

Oscar Garcia, Aspira Consulting
Craig Turner, University of Toledo

Vice-Chair

Samantha Martin, Ball State University

Muge Tuna
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

Jaymee Lewis-Flenaugh
Miami University

Amanda Cox
University of Illinois-Urbana

Brian Neighbors
University of Illinois-Urbana

Kevin Douglas
University of Illinois-Urbana

 

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