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THE EXECUTIVE TEAM

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Michelle Grant
TAMS Chair

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Anne Blyth
TAMS
Vice Chair

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Phyllis Tess
Executive Director

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Susan Lichtenstein

Susan Lichtenstein
TAMS Founder

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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.

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