Leadership

Board of Directors

ADMEI’s Board of Directors provides direction, oversight, and steady leadership for the Association and the Destination Management profession. These respected industry professionals—many recognized for their individual leadership and the award-winning work of their DMCs—volunteer their time to support ADMEI’s mission. With a global outlook and real-world experience, the Board helps ensure that ADMEI delivers meaningful programs, supports its members, protects the organization’s financial health, and continues to be a The Voice of DMCs.

Interested in serving?  Contact Val Delaney.

* Denotes Executive Committee

  • Mauricio Arevalo
    Mauricio Arevalo
    DMCP, CITP President of Costa Rica DMC Inc. Costa Rica DMC, a DMC Network Company
    VP - Special Projects*
  • Jamie Hellesen
    Jamie Hellesen
    DMCP Managing Partner Corinthian Events - Boston, a DMC Network Company
    VP - Finance*
  • Katherine Kirk Fenech
    Katherine Kirk Fenech
    CEO Chicago Is..., A Global DMC Partner
    Director
  • Franziska Stein
    Franziska Stein
    DMCP Sales Director Spaintacular DMC, a Hosts Global Member
    Director
  • Jill DiMarco
    Jill DiMarco
    DMCP, CMP Owner Signature Destination Management, LLC
    Ex-Officio (CAB Chair)

ADMEI Team

From big-picture strategy to day-to-day support, the ADMEI Team is here for you. We love what we do, we love ADMEI—and we’re proud to support our amazing members every step of the way.
  • Val Delaney
    Val Delaney
    Executive Vice President ADMEI (512)551-0725
    Executive Vice President
  • Kristina Owenburg
    Kristina Owenburg
    Director, Programs & Events ADMEI
    Director, Programs & Events
  • Martha Sloan
    Martha Sloan
    Manager, Member Services and Recognition ADMEI
    Manager, Member Services & Recognition