SITE is proud to announce its 2026 International Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Trustees, representing an extraordinary network of global incentive travel leaders who will guide the association and foundation into a new year of growth, education, and innovation.
These volunteer leaders bring deep expertise, passion, and a shared commitment to advancing the business case for incentive travel and recognition programs worldwide.
SITE International Board of Directors 2026
Leading SITE into the new year, Hasan Dinc, CITP (ODS Turkey) will serve as 2026 President and Jennifer Attersall, CIS (Wynford) has been announced as President-Elect for 2026, ensuring strong leadership continuity into 2027.
Nitin Sachdeva (Venture Marketing / HelmsBriscoe) serves as Immediate Past President.
Newly elected to the SITE Board of Directors for 2026 are:
- Victor Cañizares, CIS, CITP (Spanish Heritage DMC)
- James Gallego, CIS (Muisca Travel & Events)
- Kari Vrba (Ameriprise Financial)
- Alex Wrotteseley (Into Africa DMC)
Meenaz Diamond (Maritz) has been re-elected to the Board for another term, continuing her valued contributions to SITE’s global leadership.
SITE extends its heartfelt thanks to Karim El Minabawy (Emeco Travel), Sidney Alonso (Avant Garde – The DMC Experts), Cate Banfield (Wynford) and Benoit Sauvage (Connect DMC), who are rolling off the Board of Directors.We are deeply grateful for their dedicated service, visionary leadership, and outstanding contributions to SITE’s global community.
Together, the 2026 Board reflects SITE’s diverse and global membership, with representation from Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, LATAM/Caribbean, and Africa/Middle East.
| Name | Position | Company | Region |
| Nitin Sachdeva | Immediate Past-President | Venture Marketing / HelmsBriscoe | Asia Pacific |
| Hasan Dinc, CITP | President | ODS Turkey | Europe |
| Jennifer Attersall, CIS | President-Elect | Wynford | North America |
| Kim Napolitano, CASE | VP Finance | Hilton Worldwide Sales | North America |
| Mary Clare Darland, CIS, CITP | VP Education & Certification | Brightspot | North America |
| Marissa Fernandez, CITP | VP Membership | Destination Marketing Services | Asia Pacific |
| Colleen Brzozowski, CIS, CITP | Member At Large | Hard Rock International | North America |
| Annette Gregg, CMM, MBA, CIS | CEO (Ex-Officio) | SITE | North America |
| Victor Cañizares, CIS, CITP | Director | Spanish Heritage DMC | Europe |
| Meenaz Diamond | Director | Maritz | Europe |
| James Gallego, CIS | Director | Muisca Travel & Events | LATAM / Caribbean |
| Melissa Moten | Director | The Collective | A division of BCD Meetings & Events | North America |
| Marina Parra-Flechsig, CIS, CITP | Director | Weichlein | Europe |
| Caoimhe Rice, CIS, CITP | Director – Young Leader | Moloney & Kelly | Europe |
| Kari Vrba | Director | Ameriprise Financial | North America |
| Alex Wrotteseley | Director | Into Africa DMC | Africa / Middle East |
| Anne Marie Rogers, CIS, CITP | Foundation President-Elect | Direct Travel | North America |
SITE Foundation Board of Trustees 2026
Jonathan Richards, CIS, CITP (Maui Jim Sunglasses) will lead the Foundation as President, with Anne Marie Rogers, CIS, CITP (Direct Travel) serving as President-Elect & VP Fundraising.
Rhonda Brewer, CITP (Motivation Excellence) assumes the role of Immediate Past President.
Newly elected trustees for 2026 are:
- Fred Edson (Discover Puerto Rico)
- Eda Özden, CIS, CITP (MEP Destination Business Solutions)
Anne Marie Rogers and Jacqueline Goldy have also been re-appointed to additional terms, continuing their important leadership and commitment to the Foundation’s mission.
SITE extends sincere appreciation to Stan Hershenow (Brightspot) and Meg Pisani (Maritz), who are rolling off the Foundation Board of Trustees following their years of dedicated leadership and service to the SITE community.
| Name | Position | Company | Region |
| Rhonda Brewer, CITP | Immediate Past-President | Motivation Excellence | North America |
| Jonathan Richards, CIS, CITP | President | Maui Jim Sunglasses | North America |
| Anne Marie Rogers, CIS, CITP | President-Elect & VP Fundraising | Direct Travel | North America |
| Jacqueline Goldy, CIS, CITP | VP SITE Classic Liaison | MGM Resorts International | North America |
| Freddy Muller | VP Finance | Royal Caribbean International | North America |
| Kristina Chaplin | VP Grants & Scholarships | Accor | North America |
| Annette Gregg, CMM, MBA, CIS | CEO (Ex-Officio) | SITE Foundation | North America |
| Rachel Carey, CITP | Trustee | Cohera | North America |
| Fred Edson | Trustee | Discover Puerto Rico | North America |
| Barbara Lootz | Trustee | Marriott International | North America |
| Stacie Nerf | Trustee | Delta Air Lines | North America |
| Eda Özden, CIS, CITP | Trustee | MEP Destination Business Solutions | Europe |
| Jennifer Attersall, CIS | IBOD Liaison | Wynford | North America |
