THE EXECUTIVE TEAM
Kerin McKinnon
TAMS Chair
Anne Blyth
TAMS
Vice Chair
Phyllis Tess
Executive Director
Susan Lichtenstein
TAMS Founder
THE COMMITTEES
INCUBATOR
Chair: Mark Walton
Pioneering the next phase of travel transformation by bringing the latest and greatest in travel innovation to life by leveraging leading industry leaders, aspiring advisors, and access to travel technology. Join us in readying entrepreneurs for growth and investment.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
Chair: Andrew Slaiby
Break through current thinking and behaviour to create a less biased space across the corporate travel industry.
FINANCE
Chair & Advisor: Chris Kanieski
To establish and maintain the financial structure and status of TAMS at the highest level in order to ensure a long life for the organization.
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GOVERNANCE
Co-Chairs: Cheryl Benjamin and Mike Premo
To establish and maintain an equitable balance of exposure and opportunity across all committees.
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
Co-Chairs: Susan Shaid & Shalini Iyer
Enhances the organization’s visibility and public image by developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote the organization’s brand and initiatives.
SUSTAINABILITY
Chair: Pat Charla
Advisor: Cheryl Benjamin
To produce jointly developed and mutually agreed upon information and mechanisms to address sustainability issues in business travel and meetings.
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TAMSpire
Co-Chairs: Vivian Smith & Tifani Jones
To foster growth and development within the travel and meetings industry by connecting emerging talent with experienced mentors. Enhance your own development while helping others thrive in this dynamic field.
MEMBERSHIP
Chair: Mary Ellen Hess
To create a vibrant diverse community by fostering strong relationships, addressing member needs and enhancing overall satisfaction.