Download NYCBTA 2017-2019 Board of Directors Nominees

NYC BTA Nominations Summary
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President
Incumbent: Stephen Gheerow - Manager Travel Services Ford Foundation
Nominations: Stephen Gheerow - Manager Travel Services Ford Foundation
Bio: Stephen Gheerow is the Travel Manager at Ford Foundation. He has in excess of 20 years in the industry,
starting his career as a travel consultant. It is organizations such at NYCBTA and GBTA that has given him the
opportunity to advance in his career. Stephen has been an active member of the Chapter for over 6 years, serving in
the role of Treasurer and currently as the Chapter’s President.
Platform: Over the past 2 years as President, we grew the Chapter’s membership, developed a robust Sponsorship
program, keeping the Chapter fiscally sound and brought timely educational content with best-in-class subject matter
experts to share their knowledge. I say “we”, because I alone cannot take credit for all these successes. I had the
support, encouragement and guidance of a team of professionals that make up our board. Over the next 2 years, I will
continue on the same path and with the support of the new Board and our Membership, I am certain that we will make
continue to make NYCBTA a place where we can all learn and grow both professionally and personally. I thank you for
your support and look forward to serving our members.
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Vice President (Candidate 1 of 2)
Incumbent: Kelly Ferrigno - Sales Manager, United Airlines
Nominations: Rosemary Maloney - Senior Manager Global Travel COACH
Kelly Ferrigno - Sales Manager, United Airlines
Candidate 1 of 2 – Kelly Ferrigno
Bio: Kelly A. Ferrigno Sales Manager United Airlines has more than 26 years of sales experience in the travel industry with a portfolio
handling companies with industry sales in excess of $500 million. Kelly has worked with these companies to ensure win-win situations for
her company and her accounts. Kelly as spent the last 11 years with United Airlines working with NYC accounts in a variety of industries,
including banking, top travel management companies, financial houses, fashion, cosmetics and major sports industries. Kelly has been
volunteering for NYCBTA for over 10 years on various committees such as membership, sponsorship, trade show and most recently as the
VP of the board working closely with members and GBTA officers. Kelly holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management form
Niagara University.
Platform: Kelly would like to continue her role as VP helping to ensure that speaker content is relevant through communication with
membership on their topic needs and wants. “I have worked hard with the board this last 2 years to deliver speakers at meetings that may
bring tough topics to hear about, ensure that relevant topics are highlighted and that GBTA officers are aware of the work that NYCBTA is
accomplishing for their membership”
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Vice President (Candidate 2 of 2)
Incumbent: Kelly Ferrigno - Sales Manager, United Airlines
Nominations: Rosemary Maloney - Senior Manager Global Travel COACH
Kelly Ferrigno - Sales Manager, United Airlines
Candidate 2 of 2 – Rosemary Maloney
Bio: Rosemary E Maloney has worked in travel and procurement for the past 10 years, with her most recent position being the senior
manager, global travel of Coach. She has built her travel program administration by developing policy, driving savings and focusing on
vendor relationship management. Previously, she has worked at Egencia, IAC and the United Nations. Rosemary holds a MBA from
Fordham University and also earned the Global Travel Professional Certification. She serves on the Membership and Annual Giving
Committee for Women in Travel (WINiT) and the GBTA Technology Committee. Rosemary is also a member of the Business Travel
Executive Magazine Think Tank and is actively involved multiple travel associations.
Platform: I’m seeking your vote in my run for Vice President of the NYC BTA. Our current team has done an amazing job, and I’m looking
to expand on what has been done. I plan on increasing buyer engagement in our programs by curating educational programs that will
entice them to join and be active members in our community. By increasing the value and opportunities for the buyers, our suppliers will
find a greater ROI for their membership and sponsorship.
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Recording Secretary
Incumbent:
 Frank Gallo – National Director of Sales - Flyte Tyme Worldwide Transportation
Nominations:
 Adeline Colon – Director of Sales – Dazzler Brooklyn Hotel
Duties: The Recording Secretary shall attend all meetings of the Board of Directors and all
Regular, Annual and Special Meetings of members and shall act as clerk at each meeting
recording all votes and the minutes of all proceedings in a book to be kept for that
purpose. He/she shall read the appropriate minutes as designated. He/she shall keep in safe
custody the seal of the Association and when authorized by the Board of Directors and in
compliance with the Bylaws shall affix it to any instrument requiring a seal.
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Corresponding Secretary
Incumbent: Kym Hoover - Interim Director Business Travel Sales - Knickerbocker
Nominations: Kym Hoover - Interim Director Business Travel Sales - Knickerbocker
Platform: It is with humble honor that I accept the nomination as the Corresponding
Secretary. My goal has been, and will continue to be, to assist NYCBTA in creating
awareness of our chapter and its mission, providing engaging, beneficial and useful content
via a more streamlined website, social media platforms and dynamic marketing messages
and reminding our members and supporters of NYCBTA’s value within the industry. In doing
this, NYCBTA will continue its upward growth and continues to be a valuable source of
topical, relevant, insightful information within the industry.
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Treasurer
Incumbent: Johna Johnson - American Airlines
Nominations: Martin Schneider - Sr. Regional Sales Director - American Airlines
Duties: The Treasurer shall have general charge of the funds of the Association. He/she
shall receive all monies and keep the accounts of the Association through the assistance of
Board of Directors’ appointed professional accounting services firm. The Treasurer shall
also deposit the funds as directed by the Board of Directors, pay bills in accordance with the
rules of the Board of Directors or upon its order, and shall make written report in full at each
meeting of either the Board of Directors or the Association. After the report has been
accepted by motion it shall be turned over to the Recording Secretary to be incorporated in
the permanent records of the Association.
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Director Chair – Venues & Locations
Incumbent: - Jane Pearsall - Best Western International
Nominations: - Patricia Johnson - Director of Sales & Marketing Embassy Suites NY
- Jane Pearsall - Best Western International
Candidate 1 of 2 – Jane Pearsall
Bio: Jane joined Best Western International in October 2010 as a Sales Manager for Worldwide Sales Business travel and since has
promoted to Senior Manager, Worldwide Sales, Global Business Travel to take on more of a global role for Best Western Business Travel
Accounts. Jane has over twenty four years of experience in the hospitality industry in domestic and international sales on a national and
international level including New York City with leadership roles for Marriott, Motown Café’s, WWF Restaurant, Hampshire Hotels and
most recently Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Jane’s experience and clients are from a variety of markets including corporate,
pharmaceutical, banking, tour and travel, government and association. Jane has been affiliated with Best Western in the past with
Hampshire Hotels as a Franchisee out of New York City. While with Hampshire Hotels she was very active with the Best Western Co-op
Marketing Committee. Jane is currently on WiNit Leadership and serves on the Board for New York City Business Travel Association and
HSMAI Greater NY.
Platform: I would like the opportunity to serve on the NYCBTA Board again this year as I truly enjoy the Board members and my position.
With over 24 year in the hospitality industry including an extensive background in meetings and events in the hotel and restaurant industry
I would like to continue to contribute my experience and background to NYCBTA to help the association drive revenue, have successful
events and increase attendance on the buyer and supplier side. With the venue connections I have already made on Board and new
members I have networked with I feel that I would continue to bring value to NYCBTA as a board member. I enjoy donating my time to the
board to and would like to continue to be Director of Venue and Events for the upcoming 2017 Board.
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Director Chair – Venues & Locations
Incumbent: - Jane Pearsall - Best Western International
Nominations: - Patricia Johnson - Director of Sales & Marketing Embassy Suites NY
- Jane Pearsall - Best Western International
Candidate 2 of 2 – Patricia Johnson
Bio: I never thought when I was a child I would end up as a hospitality travel professional. It wasn’t a career people really talked about
back when I was growing up. A lot has changed since then! Now with over 15 years in this industry, I can’t imagine doing anything else. It
feeds so many motivators for me and is constantly evolving. This career has allowed me to travel the world, meet an incredibly diverse
group of people, learn from others, teach others, see the satisfaction in a guests/clients face when we reach a mutually beneficial
agreement and see the fruits of our labor come to fruition.
I started my career in the travel industry back in the late 90’s with a small little start-up company called Hotel Reservations Network (HRN),
even then, when no one knew or understood what it was all really about, I knew because of the energy and excitement around me in the
office and the talents of my colleagues that it would be big. It happened after I left but that was what was to become the Expedia and
Hotels.com of the world today. I moved into the hotel side afterwards and started my way up the ladder ultimately reaching the level of
Director of Sales & Marketing after several years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts. I’ve had the pleasure of doing this in both S. Florida as
well as NYC. In my NYC roles specifically, this has allowed me to explore all the amazing things our city has to offer, see and understand
the ins and outs of so many hotels, as well as partner with top of the line venues and eat in some of the best restaurants in the world.
Platform: My hope for this role is to bring my understanding of the hotels, venues and restaurants in NYC to ultimately provide for some
unique, new locations to host our events. The synergy of the event locations together with programming, I hope, will keep our existing and
active members engaged, involved and excited while also bringing into the fold members who haven’t come out in a while to support! It’s
through evolving, growth and vibrancy that our NYCBTA chapter will continue to be a robust and valuable organization.
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Director Chair – Membership
Incumbent: Adeline Colon – Director of Sales - Dazzler Hotel
Nominations: Richard Klein - Corporate Travel manager - RELATED
Michael Burnett - Director of Sales & Marketing - EmpireCLS Worldwide
Candidate 1 of 2 – Richard Klein
Bio: Richard is a highly accomplished senior level corporate travel director with proven
ability to manage a global travel program. Richard is currently the Director of Travel &
Meetings for the Related Companies. His past experience includes being a consultant for
The College Board, a Director for Stevens Travel Management, and a Director for United
Airlines. Richard has over 30 years of proven success in the travel industry.
Platform: I’m looking forward to serving on the Board and growing our membership
amongst corporate travel managers. During the past year I developed the Travel Manager’s
Forum which is an opportunity for travel managers to meet and share their challenges and
as a group discuss ways of solving their challenges. As a Director, I will be committed to
building NYCBTA and bringing more valued added programs to everyone’s membership.
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Director Chair – Membership
Incumbent: Adeline Colon – Director of Sales - Dazzler Hotel
Nominations: Richard Klein - Corporate Travel manager - RELATED
Michael Burnett - Director of Sales & Marketing - EmpireCLS Worldwide
Candidate 2 of 2 – Michael Burnett
Bio: A seasoned executive with close to 15 years of sales, marketing and relationship management experience, Mike holds the position of
Director of Sales and Marketing for EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services. Within Mike’s role, he is responsible for identifying and
creating new account opportunities and developing sales initiatives to increase company growth for EmpireCLS. Mike joined the
EmpireCLS team in 2013 as its Regional Sales Manager, quickly learning the intricacies of the travel industry. During Mike’s first year, he
earned the Wharton Certificate of Professional Development from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Mike was
promoted to his current role in 2014. Prior to joining EmpireCLS, Mike was a sponsorship executive for the United States Military Academy
at West Point, managing new and existing sponsorships for the Army Athletics Department and the annual Army vs. Navy football game.
Prior to his time at West Point, Mike held similar roles with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey (now Brooklyn) Nets. Mike holds
a BS in Sports Management from Rutgers University.
Platform: My vision in this elected role is to increase engagement with current members, as well as prospective members through
targeted social media, “fun” after-hours outings, etc., so as to develop personal relationships. In my experience in roles such as these,
developing a personal connection initially is so key, especially with those who may not have been exposed to NYCBTA in the past.
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Director of Communications –
Appointed
Incumbent: Not currently appointed
Appointment: Frank Gallo - Director of Sales - FlyteTyme Worldwide Transportation
During my tenure as the Communications Director, my goals are to increase the chapter’s exposure through e-mail communications and
our social media platforms. My goals will be aligned with the goals of the Membership Chair so that the increased exposure attracts new
chapter members while retaining existing members. In addition to improving the chapter’s awareness to our NYC peers, I will continue
working with the NYCBTA team to ensure the website is updated with helpful and useful information. Finally, I will still remain the person
behind [email protected] so that when you need assistance, I am here to help you. I am honored to be a continued part of this great
chapter and I look forward to being of continued service to you all.
Duties: Oversee all aspects of communications for the chapter including but not limited to management of the start chapter relationship,
website and administration and all aspects of social media management.
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Now its time for elections…
Email notification of election will begin on November 4, 2016 and end on November 30, 2016 .
Announcement of the 2017-2019 board to be made on December 1, 2016.
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