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MEET ILEA CINCINNATI

Our Chapter History

ILEA CINCINNATI-is the only chapter in the international organization to be recognized as Cincinnati Chapter of the Year SEVEN times (2020-2021, 2017-2018, 2016-2017, 2009-2010, 2006-2007, 2005-2006 and 2022-2023). Through the enriching networking and continuing education of our monthly programs, and the creativity and innovation of our leadership, our dynamic chapter is recognized as leaders for the special event industry.

Chapter Awards + Milestones

ILEA, formally the International Special Events Society, was founded in 1987 to foster enlightened performance through education while promoting ethical conduct. ILEA works to join event and meeting professionals to focus on the "event as a whole" rather than its individual parts. ILEA has grown to involve over 5,500 members active in over 51 chapters throughout the world. The solid peer network ILEA provides helps special events professionals produce outstanding results for clients while establishing positive working relationships with other event colleagues.

For over 25 years ILEA has been a valued and trusted partner in the events industry. An industry that generates over $200 billion for the global economy and supports over four million jobs.

ILEA members are regarded as the very best in what they do, creating a powerful and influential community of event professionals around the world, working together to find new ways to communicate through the power of live events.

As our association continues to expand and engage, reaching new audiences and markets around the globe, so the ILEA brand continues to evolve. Today, we have a new brand vision and story to tell our clients, colleagues, suppliers and partners. ILEA is changing. We are launching our new vision to become a community of creative event professionals. A community that values creativity as part of our culture and our spirit. A community that is looking to the future with confidence and anticipation, and looking back at our achievements with pride. The International Live Events Association (ILEA) works to foster business relationships and education in the special events industry.

Our Cincinnati chapter hosts a mix of educational and networking events throughout the year, and we'd love for you to join us!

  • 2024-25 - Zak Kelley

  • 2022-23 - Maureen Murray

  • 2021-22 - Lilly Klein

  • 2019-21-Jeremy Whalen

  • 2018-19 - Diana Wheeler

  • 2016-18 - Amanda Zahner

  • 2014-16 - Randy Scheib

  • 2012-14 - Ashley Sostaric-Finkes

  • 2011-12 - Sandy Meyers

  • 2010-11 - Beth Brigger Cornella

  • 2009-10 - Michelle Wiener

  • 2008-09 - Alison Wenstrup

  • 2006-08 - Diana Hisey

  • 2005-06 - Kevin Ford

  • 2004-04 - Debbie Roe Dixon

  • 2002-03 - Cecilia Rose

  • 2001-02 - Elisa Mackenzie

  • 2000-01 - Vickie LeClavez

  • 1997-98 - Julie Baker

Past Chapter Presidents

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