CalSAE Leadership
Board of Directors, Regional Council Chairs & Committees Chairs
To learn more about how you can serve as a CalSAE volunteer leader or Board member, refer to the Board Elections page or Volunteer page.
Board of Directors
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Megan Hemming
Chief Professional Development Officer CA Special Districts Association (CSDA)Vice Chair -
Chris Locke
Director of Development & Community Outreach Council on Aging -- Southern CaliforniaTreasurer -
Anne Marie Mourhess
Director of Group Sales Visit Greater Palm SpringsIndustry Partner Vice Chair -
Alan Pentico
CAE Executive Director Southern CA Rental Housing Association (SCRHA)Immediate Past Chair -
Anne R. Ornelas
MA, DES Sr Mgr, Business Systems & Strategic Initiatives CASSSDirector -
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Jenn Jones
MS, CAE, IOM Executive Director/CEO CA Water Environment Association (CWEA)Director -
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Regional Councils
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Maria Dempsey
CMM, DES, CSW Senior Sales Manager Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe (530)544-5400Bay Area Chair -
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Shaun Rundle
CAE Executive Director CA Peace Officers' Association (CPOA) (916)263-0541Capital Chair -
Cher Ekasala
CAE VP & Chief Administrative Officer Compass Management Solutions (844)526-6727Capital Vice-Chair -
Amanda Parsons
CAE Executive Director Oregon Recreation & Park Association (ORPA) (503)534-5673Oregon Chair -
Kristen Davies
CMP, CAE, DES Vice President of Operations Multifamily NW (503)213-1281Oregon Vice-Chair -
Olivia Galvez
Director of Business Operations Southern CA Rental Housing Association (SCRHA) (858)751-2217San Diego Chair -
Troy Peters
CTS Chief Experience Officer SEAS Productions (844)732-7776San Diego Vice-Chair -
Tonya Burns
RPA FMA Vice President, Association Services BOMA Greater Los Angeles (213)598-2920SoCal Chair -
Michelle Palmer
MBA Senior Sales Executive VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa (562)355-3944SoCal Vice-Chair
Committees
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Touda Bentatou
Director of Member Experience CA IT in Education (CITE) (916)402-2471Communications Vice-Chair -
Gary Murakami
GTP, GLP, CMP, CMM, DES Vice President of Sales & Industry Relations Teneo Hospitality Group (415)737-9225DEI Chair -
Lauren Oakley
Director of Professional Development CA Park & Recreation Society (CPRS) (916)665-2777DEI Vice-Chair -
Sarah Erck
CMP Director of Conferences and Events CA Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) (916)649-0599x11ELEVATE Annual Conference Co-Chair (Steak) -
Karalee Adams
Sales Manager Visit Pasadena (916)300-8791ELEVATE Annual Conference Co-Chair (Sizzle) -
William Hixson
CAE Director of Communications & Marketing CA Business Properties Association (916)443-4676ELEVATE Annual Conference Vice-Chair (Steak) -
Cher Ekasala
CAE VP & Chief Administrative Officer Compass Management Solutions (844)526-6727ELEVATE Annual Conference Vice-Chair (Sizzle)
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Desmond Brown
Director of Member Engagement BOMA Greater Los Angeles (213)629-2662x102Membership Advisory Group Chair -
Anabel Martinez
MBA, PMP Director of Member Services CA Water Environment Association (CWEA) (510)382-7800x110Membership Advisory Group Vice-Chair -
Megan MacNee
CAE, MPA Senior Association Executive Advocacy & Management Group, Inc (916)444-3568x138Professional Development Chair -
Melanee Cottrill
MBA, CAE Executive Director Head Start California (916)444-7760Professional Development Vice-Chair -
Danelle Buckley
CMP Events Manager Association of CA Water Agencies (ACWA) (916)669-2375Seasonal Spectacular Co-Chair (AP) -
Christine Bohlke
Sales & Marketing Director Marin Convention & Visitors Bureau (415)925-2060Seasonal Spectacular Co-Chair (IP) -
Jenna Bailey
Event Services Supervisor Compass Management Solutions (916)835-3426Seasonal Spectacular Vice-Chair (AP) -
Jeff Dougherty
Director - CA State Association Sales Visit Sacramento (916)808-8140Seasonal Spectacular Vice-Chair (IP)
CalSAE was created in 2002 as a merger of local societies in California. The Board Chairs that have led CalSAE since the merger are:
2023/24 - Alan Pentico, CAE
2021/23 - Stephanie Stephens, CAE
2020/21 - David Murillo, CAE
2019/20 - Nathan Ridnouer, CAE
2018/19 - Nathan Ridnouer, CAE
2017/18 - Deborah Elam, CAE
2016/17 - Mike Mitchell, CAE
2015/16 - Greg Wilson, CAE
2014/15 - Stephanie Flores, CAE
2013/14 - Robert Newman, CAE
2012/13 - Gina Ayllon, CAE
2011/12 - Gail Grimm, CAE
2010/11 - Tom Ingram, CAE
2009/10 - John Angelo
2008/09 - Alberta Hultman, CAE
2007/08 - Catherine Apker, CAE
2006/07 - Jon Roth, CAE
2005/06 - Mary Riemersma, CAE
2004/05 - Dennis Maggi, CAE
2003/04 - Joseph Hafkenschiel, CAE
2002/03 - Scott Blech, CAE