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2025 Board of Directors

Krysteena Meredith, 2025 President at SITE SoCal

Krysteena Meredith

PRESIDENT

National Sales Director
San Diego Tourism Authority

Jackie Ash, 2025 President Elect at SITE SoCal

Jackie Ash, CMP, DMCP, CITP

PRESIDENT ELECT

Senior Director of Strategic Accounts
Cohera

Shahab Abbas, 2025 Immediate Past President at SITE SoCal

Shahab Abbas

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Executive Director, Global Sales, Meetings & Incentives
Accor Hotels

Kim Ponsoll, 2025 VP Marketing at SITE SoCal

Kim Ponsoll

VP MARKETING (Secretary)

Meeting Broker
Meetings Made Easy

Michael Crockenberg, 2025 VP Sponsorship at SITE SoCal

Michael Crockenberg

VP SPONSORSHIP

Director of Group Sales
Pasea Hotel and Spa

Holly Smith, 2025 VP Education at SITE SoCal

Holly Smith, CHSE

VP EDUCATION

Director of Global Sales
MGM Resorts International

Jackie Ash, 2025 VP Charities at SITE SoCal

Jessica Martino

VP CHARITIES

Director of National Accounts
Omni La Costa Resort & Spa

Chris DeVito, 2025 VP Finance at SITE SoCal

Chris DeVito

VP FINANCE (Treasurer)

Senior Director, Global Sales
Peregrine Hospitality

Angela Aguilar, CITP, 2025 VP Membership at SITE SoCal

Angela Aguilar, CITP

VP MEMBERSHIP

Director of Global Accounts
Eight One Events

Colleen Connor, 2025 VP Events at SITE SoCal

Colleen Connor, CMP

VP EVENTS

Senior Director, Events
Meeting Professionals International

Kelly Truitt, 2025 Director of Young Leaders at SITE SoCal

Kelly Truitt, CMP, DMCP, M.S.

DIRECTOR of YOUNG LEADERS

Director of Sales
Terramar DMC Southern California

Jenny Stitz, 2025 Director of Events at SITE SoCal

Jenny Stitz

DIRECTOR of EVENTS

Account Director, Worldwide Sales
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Brigitte Lundrigan, 2025 Director of Advisory Council at SITE SoCal

Brigitte Lundrigan, CITP

DIRECTOR of ADVISORY COUNCIL

National Sales Director
Loews Hotels & Resorts

Krissi Trevino Thomas, 2025 VP Marketing at SITE SoCal

Krissi Trevino Thomas, CITP

DIRECTOR of INDUSTRY RELATIONS

Senior Director of Strategic Accounts
One10 Marketing

Michael Wallace, 2025 Director of Marketing at SITE SoCal

Michael Wallace

DIRECTOR of MARKETING

VP Sales
FireFly Team Events

Shelly Hinek, 2025 Director of Sponsorship at SITE SoCal

Shelly Hinek

DIRECTOR of SPONSORSHIP

Senior Director, Global Accounts
Helmsbriscoe

Simaan Hawa, 2025 Director of Membership at SITE SoCal

Simaan Hawa

DIRECTOR of MEMBERSHIP

Director of Sales & Marketing
Montage Laguna Beach

Evan Christman, 2025 Advisor: Planner at SITE SoCal

Evan Christman, CIS

ADVISOR: PLANNER

Co-Founder & Creative Lead
SMASHOUSE Creative Events Agency

Lauren O’Sullivan2025 Advisor: Supplier at SITE SoCal

Lauren O’Sullivan

ADVISOR: SUPPLIER

Director of Global Sales, West
ALHI