TAMS PILLARS
Ideas into action.
Progress together.
Seven pillars give our community a place to turn shared interests into practical work, meaningful connections and opportunities to contribute.
SEVEN PILLARS. SHARED PURPOSE.
Find the work that speaks to you.
A pillar is a focus area for TAMS. Each has a clear purpose, a champion and ways for members to take part. Explore one that fits your experience or curiosity.
Meet the people guiding the work,
connect with them and explore where you can contribute!
Impact
Uniting travel and meetings professionals to turn industry influence into meaningful change.
Kerin McKinnon
TAMS Chair
PILLAR Co-Lead
Kristen Thaler
TAMS Board Member
PILLAR Co-Lead
Connection
Build relationships that make it easier to learn, contribute and belong. Our Connection team brings membership, communication and community together.
Joel Hanson
TAMS Executive Director
PILLAR Co-Lead
Kathy Kaden
TAMS Board Member
PILLAR Co-Lead
Bobbi Huber
TAMS Secretary
PILLAR Team
Wendy Palmer
TAMS Marketing
PILLAR Team
Engagement
Connect students and emerging professionals with learning, experience and opportunity.
Ted Cullen
TAMS Vice-Chair
PILLAR Co-Lead
Garth Jopling
TAMS Board Member
PILLAR Co-Lead
Gatherings
Bring our community together through experiences that spark conversation and connection.
Colleen Kearney
TAMS Board Member
PILLAR Co-Lead
Will Pinnell
TAMS Board Member
PILLAR Co-Lead
TAMS Lounge
Make room for well-being, healthier journeys and the person behind the professional.
Ben Berard
TAMS Board Member
PILLAR Leader
Mary Jo Lake
TAMS Board Member
PILLAR Team
Rainmakers
Strengthening TAMS’ financial health by building sponsorships and strategic partnerships with industry leaders.
Kathy Karlesses
TAMS Board Member
PILLAR Leader
Revolution
Bringing together forward-thinking buyers, suppliers and business students to challenge industry norms and develop new solutions. The current focus is exploring a world without RFPs.
Susan Lichtenstein
TAMS Board Member
PILLAR Co-Lead
Michael Brennan
TAMS Board Member
PILLAR Co-Lead
More ways to connect are coming.
We’re building dedicated pages for each pillar. In the meantime, meet the teams below and connect through their linked names.