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SITE Texas

SITE Texas provides premier educational and networking events across the state year-round. The network of SITE Texas members and professionals brings best-in-class solutions, insights and global connections to maximize the business impact of motivational experiences regardless of industry, region or culture. SITE serves as the source of expertise, knowledge and personal connections that fosters professional growth and helps build the value of extraordinary motivational experiences worldwide.

Balance, joy and meaningful connections

Dear SITE Texas Chapter Members,

it's clear that our lives have never been busier. Balancing commitments can be challenging, but it's this very challenge that brings us together as a community of incentive travel experts.

Our Board of Directors is more committed than ever to nurturing and strengthening our community. It’s an honor to give our time and dedication to ensure that Site Texas continues to thrive and grow, providing a foundation for all of us to connect, learn, and succeed. We hope you will visit our website’s Upcoming Events page and save the dates. In the spirit of connectivity, we are excited to offer many opportunities for our members to network, while also providing learning opportunities to empower you on your incentive travel journey. Building meaningful connections within our community is key to our collective success, and we encourage you to take advantage of these chance to expand your knowledge and professional circle.

We look forward to seeing each of you this year and encourage you to . Your participation, engagement, and enthusiasm are the driving forces behind our vibrant community.

Cheers to a year filled with growth, connections, and shared success!

Best regards,
Julie Blank

SITE Texas President

Welcome to SITE Texas

SITE Texas members represent airlines, cruise lines, corporate buyers, destination management companies, ground transportation companies, hotels and resorts, incentive houses, official tourist organizations, trade publications, travel agencies and supporting organizations such as restaurants and visitor attractions.

SITE Texas 2024 Board of Directors

Meet the People Behind SITE Texas

2024 President

Julie Blank

Director, Strategic Accounts, BRIGHTSPOT

Irving, United States

Immediate Past-President

Todd Zint

VP, Senior Director, Events, ACCESS DMC

Austin, United States

President-Elect 2025

Tracy Torrez

Account Director, Texas and Midwest, Belmond

San Antonio, United States

Vice President of Events

Jana Hofer

Assistant Director of Sales, Strategic Partner Accounts, Visit Dallas

Dallas, United States

Vice President of Sponsorships

Ruben Perez

Senior Regional Sales Director - U.S. Central , Velas Resorts Mexico

Corinth, United States

VP of Membership

Jeorge Zepeda

Regional Dir of Sales Southern Plains, AIC Hotel Group

Rhome, United States

Vice President Marketing, SITE Texas

Elaine Keller

Senior Manager, Global Accounts, MC&A DMC

Ocala, United States

Vice President, Treasurer & Secretary

MATTHEW RONK

Associate Vice President, Lamont Associates

Helotes, United States

SITE Texas - Director of Social Events

Priscilla Andrews

Business Development Manager, INSPIRE

Irving, United States

Director of Sourcing & Strategic Partnerships

Kerri Matthews

Director of Global Sales, ALHI (Associated Luxury Hotels International)

Frisco, United States

Scott Vastine

Director of Sponsorship SITE Texas Principal, V2 Incentives

Aledo, United States

Vice President of Membership

Owen Chiu

Account Director, Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre

Vancouver, Canada

SITE Texas Director of Young Leadership

Erin Gish

Student, University of North Texas

Highland Village , United States

Director of Social Media for SITE Texas chapter

Erica Merrill

Account Executive , Brightspot Incentives & Events

Irving, United States

Director, Member Content

Tami Carroll

Global Sales Director - Groups & Meetings, Sonesta International Hotels

Montgomery, United States

Alynne Hanford

Principal, AH Hospitality Solutions

Keller, United States

INSPIRE

inspiring our members, community and industry

MICE Talk 360

Join SITE Texas as we discuss the people and issues that influence the incentive travel industry.

LISTEN TO ALL THE PODCASTS

Join the conversation and don’t miss a Podcast with our host, Wayne Wallgren, CIS, CITP.

CSR and Sustainability

SITE Texas Receives Global Sustainability Certification

Put another feather in the SITE Texas cap! At the 2021 SITE Hybrid Conference, held February 2 & 3, 2021, SITE Texas was recognized as one of the first SITE Chapters in the world to be certified in Sustainability.

With this in mind, the chapter deems it important to not only be as sustainable as possible during all events, reducing carbon footprint, and giving back to local communities whenever possible.

ENGAGE

creating connection opportunities for our members, sponsors and community

Education and Events

Hybrid and In-Person Education Programs & Study Groups
Annual Technology Summit
CSR, Networking, and Social Events
Annual Roadshow and Young Leaders Panel

Education, Networking, CSR and Sustainability

Meet Our Chapter Sponsors

IGNITE

moving incentives and our industry forward

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Powered By SITE Foundation, Motivate Blog uncovers the transformational impact of incentive travel on individuals, organisations and communities all over the world.

INSIGHTS

A final farewell from SITE President Karim elMinabawy

Looking back on a successful 2024 presidential term, with thanks

17 December 2024

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written by Karim ElMinabawy

INSPIRATION

My Path to the Incentive Travel Industry

Congratulations to David Riddell Global Conference Scholarship recipient Seth Ryan!

16 December 2024

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written by Seth Ryan

INSPIRATION

SITE member Stella Cruz Ortiz on the impact of incentive travel

Congratulations to David Riddell Global Conference Scholarship recipient Stella Cruz Ortiz!

12 December 2024

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written by Stella Cruz Ortiz

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inSITE: December 12, 2024

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11 December 2024

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inSITE: November 27, 2024

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27 November 2024

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Congratulating Mentee of the Year Akhona Fakudze

Spotlighting Akhona and his mentor, Pat Sandall

25 November 2024

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written by SITE Staff

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