IRF Names 2024 Executive Committee

The Incentive Research Foundation announces the 2024 IRF Executive Committee and the IRF Board of Trustees.

“The Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) is proud to provide essential research and education to the professionals who champion and operate incentive and recognition programs, the suppliers who make those programs come to life, and the industry committed to motivating employees and channel partners across industries and around the world,” says Susan Adams, incoming Chair of the 2024 IRF Board of Trustees. “The IRF Board of Trustees is comprised of experienced, visionary leaders who maintain focus on advancing the industry and driving results.”

Representing a cross section of the incentives, rewards, and recognition industry, the Incentive Research Foundation Board of Trustees leads the foundation in meeting its mission of conducting research and providing education highlighting the power of incentive and motivational programs, according to the announcement.

Members of the 2024 IRF Executive Committee are:

Chair: Susan Adams, Vice President, Engagement Strategy & Corporate Services, Next Level Performance
Chair Elect: Morgan Crain, Senior Program Manager, Reward and Recognition, Rubrik
Treasurer & Secretary: Chris Johnson, Director – Global Travel, Enterprise Events, and Sports Partnerships, Land O’Lakes
Member at Large: Kelsey Nicol, Director of Business Development, North America, Mutika, an Experience Management Company
Immediate Past Chair: Mark Alt, Vice President, Maritz

The following individuals are continuing their terms on the IRF Board of Trustees:

Cosimo Bruzzese, Vice President of Business Development, Global Sales, PRA
Min Choi, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Germania Insurance
Karen Devine, CEO & Founder, 3D Cruise Partners
Rudy Garza, Vice President of Operations, Brightspot Incentives & Events
David Gould, Managing Director, Europe, 360 Insights
Sarah Haines, Senior Vice President Event Management, ITA Group
Rutger Hoorn, Vice President, Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships, Ovation Global DMC
Patricia Kerr, AVP, Meeting & Event Management, Nationwide
Jennifer O’Mara, Account Director, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Lynn Randall, Randall Insights
Amy Rippelmeyer, Global Luxury Account Executive, Marriott International Luxury Brands
Richelle (Taylor) Suver, Chief Revenue Officer, One10

Bich-Lien Kaldahl will continue to serve as Airline Advisor.

“The IRF Board of Trustees continues to do excellent work to achieve our Vision 2025,” says Stephanie Harris, IRF President. “I’d like to thank outgoing trustee Chris Ruane for his service and insight, and I look forward to working with our continuing trustees to deliver research and education that helps advance the incentives industry.”

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