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MEET THE TEAM

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NECOYA TYSON 

FOUNDER & CEO

(ATX, DC Metro Area)

CCEP | CEM-AP | CGMP 

Necoya Tyson the visionary entrepreneur and driving force behind Lightsey Event Solutions. She’s been planning events for 20 years for various associations & organizations.

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SUSAN AVERY

MEETING PLANNER

(West Coast)

CMP 

Susan Avery brings more than three decades of expertise, blending extensive experience in hotel and resort sales with event planning and operations.

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DAVID CHERRY

DIRECTOR, EVENT OPERATIONS

(DC Metro Area)
CEM

David Cherry, a top-performing events and conferences professional, has 13+ years of award-winning excellence leading and growing organizations in both people and capabilities.

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TRICIA CLARKE

MEETING PLANNER

(DC Metro Area)

CMP | CED | DES

Tricia Clarke is an event curator and master project manager. In 2013, Tricia leveraged her communication skills and transitioned from international journalism to event management and has worked on many high-level events in the...

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LORNA ETIENNE

EXHIBITS & SPONSORSHIPS OPERATIONS SPECIALIST 

(DC Metro Area)

CEM | DES

Lorna Etienne brings a wealth of experience and expertise in seamlessly orchestrating events and ensuring the smooth execution of exhibit and sponsorship programs.

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CAROL FRANKLIN

SHOW DIRECTOR

(DC Metro Area)

CEM

Carol Franklin has been working in the events industry for 10 years, planning everything from weddings to conferences and trade shows.

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EMILY HOUG

MEETING PLANNER

(Pacific Northwest Area)

CMP | DES

Emily boasts over 15 years of experience orchestrating special events and conferences for a diverse array of private enterprises, government organizations, and associations.

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LAUREN F. NANCE

DIRECTOR OF MEETINGS

(NYC & NJ Area)

CMP

Lauren F. Nance has created and planned high-quality conferences, meetings, events, and workshops for associations, corporations, not-for-profits, and the religious community for over 20 years. 

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