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In the Beginning there was ISES. Then there was ISES Missouri…

In January 1996 a group came together and focused on the information of an organization that would benefit various disciplines of the event industry. The purpose of this new organization would be to bring education, networking and ethics to the local industry.

The founding team of ISES Missouri Chapter

Bob Bargen, Bob Bargen Productions

Jackie Biondo, The Saint Louis Club

Patsy Hall, Dick Hall Productions

Nardi Hobler, Party Arts

Judi Keith, BJC Health System

Mason Schott McMullin, Party Planner Inc.

Carole Miller, IMM St. Louis

Bonnie Andrews Nentwig, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

Paul Nix, Nix & Associates

Pat Schaumann, IMM St. Louis

Virginia Trent, Virginia R. Trent Special Events

The group spent many hours discussing and writing a business plan. The plan would be the heart and soul of the organization and the resultant documents would determine acceptance in the parent ISES organization.

The plan included the election of the management team, the projected financials, benefits of membership, a marketing plan, the public image and reputation, the formation of a Board of Directors, target markets for membership and strategies.

Now there is ISES St. Louis…

As a result of the dedicated and talented effort of this group, the ISES St. Louis Chapter is over 125 members with a strong board of directors that puts us in the position to serve the industry more meaningfully than ever before and further our educational efforts.

Past Presidents

Pat Schaumann 1997-1998

Judy Keith 1998-1999

Mason Schott McMullin 1999-2000

Paul Nix 2000-2001

Craig Leitner 2001-2002

Barbara Washington 2002-2003

Laura Guyton 2003-2004

Leslie Ramsey 2004-2005

Elaine Wagner, CMP, CSEP 2005-2006

LaTonja Thomas 2006-2007

Vicki Morris 2007-2008

Josie Littlepage, CSEP 2008-2009

LaTonja Thomas 2009-2010

Debbie Bueckman, DMCP 2010-2011

Debbie Bueckman, DMCP 2011-2012