NICA Leadership
On this page you will find information regarding the current NICA Board, NICA Past Presidents Council, NICA Regional Councils, and Staff.
The Gavel is passed in February of every year and the titles of the three Officer positions change accordingly. The new 2nd Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer will be elected from within the ranks of the Board. New Board Members will also be installed at this time. Updated 2/9/25.
Executive Committee | Directors | Past Presidents Council | Regional Councils | Staff
Executive Committee
Jay Wells, CCE
President
(316) 393-7009
Sandy Class, CCE
Secretary
(386) 623-2988
Stacey Pittroff-Barona, CCE
1st Vice President
(651) 592-2342
Bary Bunts, CCE
Treasurer
(330) 533-4873
Michelle Allen, CCE
2nd Vice President
(530) 520-4380
Kim Barr, CCE
Immediate Past President
(360) 600-3270
Directors
Brandy Arredondo, CCE
(661) 979-6535
Bryan Enloe, CCE
(651) 343-9610
Mickey Venegas
(815) 341-2317
Trent Wilkes
(812) 699-7736
Jacqueline Bradbury, CCE
(602) 763-0303
Dan Lusenhop
(805) 573-7770
Daryl Whicheloe, CCE
(541) 941-9660
Phillip Delahoyde
(707) 463-2350
Nathan Vandewarker
(760) 580-3122
Nate Wells, CCE
(986) 200-3359
Past Presidents Council
Kim Barr, CCE (2024-2025)
Vincent Nelson, CCE (2023-2024)
Daryl Whicheloe, CCE (2022-2023)
Sandy Class, CCE (2021-2022)
Don Delahoyde, CCE (2020-2021)
Kathy Ross, CCE (2019-2020)
Dan Lusenhop (2018-2019)
Dominic Palmieri, CCE (2017-2018)
Paulette Keene, CCE (2016-2017)
Joe Potillo (2015-2016)
Thomas Sattler, CCE (2013-2014)
Greg Miller, CCE (2012-2013; 2014-2015)
Russ Harrison, CCE (2011-2012)
Richard Busse, CCE (2010-2011)
Tom Hodson, CCE (2009-2010) • Deceased
James Hodson, CCE (2007-2008) • Deceased
Tim O'Brien, CCE (2006-2007)
Ron Smith (2005-2006)
Adam McKinney, CCE (2004-2005)
Mike Pence, CCE (2003-2004)
Jack Woods, CCE (2002-2003)
Bob Hallifax, CCE (2001-2002)
Frank Parnell, CCE (2000-2001)
Larry Orme (1999-2000) • Deceased
Lawrence Sivori, Sr. (1998-1999)
Richard Wright (1997-1998)
Bill McKinney, CCE (1996-1997) • Deceased
Art Pokorny (1995-1996)
Gene O'Brien, CCE (1993-1995) • Deceased
Commercial Exhibits Council
Commercial Exhibits Council Coordinator
Jeff Thornberry, CCE
(909) 560-0151
Commercial Exhibits Council Members
Nancy Chapman
(559) 760-7515
Natalie Harrington
(503) 318-3134
Edward Reeder Sr.
(630) 842-9893
Ryan Rickey
(503) 475-5613
James Toler
(321) 225-0498
Denise Warner
(530) 416-1304
David Webster
(832) 326-8700
Diana Wolf
(760) 415-0823
East Council
Interim East Council Coordinator
John Juliano
(413) 478-5329
East Council Members
Bary Bunts, CCE
(330) 406-0630
Ryan Collmer
(239) 691-7497
Whitney Fraleigh
(845) 332-0588
Robert Groscurth
(813) 751-6006
Ryan Hagy
(386) 627-6525
Vito Marotta
(508) 775-4227
Gino Orlandi
(413) 552-7199
Patty Tessari
(814) 467-9008
Michael Zdediak, Jr.
(305) 807-6768
Midwest Council
Midwest Council Coordinator
Dennis Larson, CFE
(651) 350-4159
Midwest Council Members
Connie Boesen
(515) 240-7929
Sandy Class, CCE
(386) 623-2988
Bruce Kozelou
(262) 492-4104
James McConnell
(515) 494-5538
Richie O'Neil
(651) 261-6531
Matt Ribar
(651) 402-0437
Mickey Venegas
(815) 341-2317
West Council
West Council Coordinators
Don Delahoyde, CCE
(707) 480-6312
Julie Dunn
(707) 391-7211
West Council Members
Carmel Dyer-Pittroff, CCE
(760) 217-3102
Rodney Fazackerley, CCE
(775) 513-6388
Alan Harrington
(503) 318-3134
Gigi Horowitz, CCE
(714) 251-2735
Miki Martin, CCE
(530) 520-7698
Albert Valadez
(909) 919-8811
Kevin Peck
(916) 216-9658
Nate Wells, CCE
(986) 200-3359
Nick White, CCE
(208) 755-9449
Gus Whicheloe
(541) 941-1176
Staff
Executive Director
Rey O'Day
(813) 438-8926
Senior Event and Project Manager
Ann Menchen
(813) 530-4748
Communications & Marketing Manager
Jesse Willard
(813) 530-4750
Membership and Office Assistant
Mary Vega
(813) 530-4749