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title: "Industry Partner Alliance"
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slug: "industry-partner-alliance"
published_at: "2026-06-03T15:24:45+00:00"
modified_at: "2026-06-04T20:13:49+00:00"
url: "https://www.asaecenter.org/community/volunteer-opportunities/industry-partner-alliance/"
markdown_url: "https://www.asaecenter.org/community/volunteer-opportunities/industry-partner-alliance.md"
excerpt: "Develops programs and services that increase the value of Industry Partner membership in ASAE."
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The IPA represents the interests of those who provide products and services to associations. The Alliance advises the boards of directors on issues of importance and develops programs and services that increase the value of Industry Partner membership in ASAE.

- Eric Kincaid Chair Senior Director, Convention Sales, Midwest Bermuda Tourism Authority
- Brandi Scott Vice Chair Director, Convention Sales Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Sharon Pare Immediate Past Chair Director of Partnerships HighRoad Solutions
- Ned Blair, CDME Member Director of Sales Visit Charlotte
- Edward Byers Member Insight Guide LLC
- Jen Dwyer Member Visit Baltimore
- Karl Ely, CAE Member Senior Vice President and Publisher
- Jonathon Hixon, CMP, CDME Member Senior Vice President of Business Strategy Travel Portland
- Earla Jones, MS CMP Member Events Director AACN - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- Stephanie Jones, CAE Member Managing Director Event Strategy Water Environment Federation
- Dana Kohli Member Director, Client Partnerships DelCor Technology Solutions
- Jerrine Lee, CDME STS Member Chief Growth Officer Richmond Region Tourism
- Carrie McIntyre Member Founder & Principal Navigate
- Joni Opperman Member Director of Sales - Association Group Sales Hilton Worldwide, Inc.
- Joe Stella Member CEO BackPocket Agency
- Tirrah Switzer, CAE Member Vice President of Product Marketing Momentive Software
- Dianne Vance, CAE Member Director of Sales
- John Bacon, MBA, AAiP Primary Staff Liaison Vice President, Sales & Partner Experience ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership
- Kelly Price, CEM DES Staff Liaison Senior Director Event Operations ASAE: The Center for Association Leadership