20 Conference Producers Across Canadian Associations

Jonno White
3 days ago
10 min read

Last updated: August 2026

Conference producers at membership organisations carry a deceptively broad brief. They shape programmes, brief speakers, work with sponsors, coordinate suppliers, support volunteers and keep the member experience in view from the first planning meeting to the final follow-up.

This list brings together 20 people whose public profiles connect conference, events or trade-show work with a Canadian association, chamber, board of trade or other member-led organisation. The main entries are arranged alphabetically by surname.

Why conference producers matter in membership organisations.

A conference is often the most visible moment in an association’s year. It is also a member-service product, a relationship engine, a learning environment and, in many cases, a major source of sponsorship and organisational income. That combination makes the producer’s judgement unusually important.

The people below show the range of that work. Some lead national conferences. Some manage trade shows, awards or recognition programmes. Others sit close to membership, partnerships or stakeholder relations. The common thread is that their event work is tied to a community that expects useful content and a credible reason to keep belonging.

1. Angela Acres

Manager, Events, Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC)

Angela Acres is listed by Association of Consulting Engineering Companies (ACEC) as Manager, Events. In that role, she leads ACEC event delivery and works with association executives to align events with strategic and operational goals. That combination makes the role much broader than logistics alone.

A distinctive detail is that the ACEC profile describes 25 years of event-industry experience and work across conferences, summits, trade shows and awards galas, with a focus on accessible and inclusive events. It is a useful reminder that a member event succeeds when planning and access are treated as part of the same brief.

2. Carole Brault

Director of Events, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

Carole Brault is listed by Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) as Director of Events. She develops, plans and implements CanREA conferences and events while leading the events team and growing the programme. Her remit links the event calendar with the association's wider member offer.

A distinctive detail is that she joined CanREA in 2023 after working as Manager of Events at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. That path brings experience from two national member organisations into a role where programme growth and delivery have to move together.

3. Lira Buschman

Director, Events and Partnerships, Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA)

Lira Buschman is listed by Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) as Director, Events and Partnerships. She connects CHRA events and partnerships with the needs of a national community-housing membership. The role brings relationship-building into the centre of conference work.

A distinctive detail is that CHRA describes her as bringing more than 20 years in the events industry, including work with community organisations, the Ontario government and unions. That breadth is valuable when an event has to serve a sector with many voices and competing needs.

4. Jo Gawler

Events Coordinator, Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce

Jo Gawler is listed by Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce as Events Coordinator. She helps a local business membership organisation turn its calendar into useful points of connection for members and the wider community. Her work shows how event production matters just as much in a local chamber as it does at a national association.

A distinctive detail is that the chamber lists signature events and sponsorships among the responsibilities attached to the role. That pairing captures the practical link between a good member experience and a sustainable event programme.

5. Simone Gonsalves

Stakeholder Relations and Events Coordinator, Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO)

Simone Gonsalves is listed by Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) as Stakeholder Relations and Events Coordinator. She works across stakeholder relationships and events for a provincial tourism industry association. That combination puts communication and delivery side by side.

A distinctive detail is that her profile combines an advanced hospitality and tourism qualification with more than nine years of customer-service experience across retail and nonprofit settings. Those foundations are directly relevant to events where the quality of the welcome shapes how members experience the association.

6. Shelby Hemingway

Events Coordinator, South Niagara Chamber of Commerce

Shelby Hemingway is listed by South Niagara Chamber of Commerce as Events Coordinator. She supports the practical event work that helps a regional chamber serve its business community. Her brief is a good example of how events can create connections that support local economic life.

A distinctive detail is that the chamber profile links the role to organising and executing events, supporting local businesses and building member connections. The value is not only the event itself, but the relationships it makes easier for members to build.

7. Tiffany James

Social Media and Events Coordinator, Owen Sound District Chamber of Commerce

Tiffany James is listed by Owen Sound District Chamber of Commerce as Social Media and Events Coordinator. She combines event coordination with the communication work that keeps a chamber community engaged. That overlap matters because an event begins well before people arrive at the venue.

A distinctive detail is that the profile connects her work with the Chamber Outlook, Business Excellence Awards and other chamber activity. It shows how event work and ongoing community communication can reinforce each other.

8. Jakub Jasinski

Senior Manager, Events and Member Services, Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA)

Jakub Jasinski is listed by Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) as Senior Manager, Events and Member Services. He links member services, sponsorship and event delivery inside a national screen-production association. That joined-up brief keeps the event connected to the people and organisations it is meant to serve.

A distinctive detail is that CMPA identifies him with Prime Time, the Indiescreen Awards and professional-development and member events, after earlier work with the Canadian Film Centre marketplace and outreach team. His experience shows the range of event work inside a creative-industry association.

9. Tabatha Lajeunesse

Membership and Events Coordinator, Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce

Tabatha Lajeunesse is listed by Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce as Membership and Events Coordinator. She sits at the point where membership service and event delivery meet in a regional chamber. That is a valuable position for turning individual conversations into wider community connection.

A distinctive detail is that the chamber profile highlights event planning and member connections as part of her work. It keeps the purpose of an event visible: helping business owners meet, learn and contribute.

10. Julie McNamara

Vice President, Membership and Events, Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA)

Julie McNamara is listed by Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) as Vice President, Membership and Events. She oversees membership and events for a national association serving the nuclear sector. The seniority of the role shows that events can sit close to an association's core member strategy.

A distinctive detail is that the CNA profile describes earlier work with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association, including major national events and sponsorships. That background connects large-scale delivery with the commercial and relationship work that keeps national events viable.

11. Lisa Moreau

Director, Member Services and Special Events, Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA)

Lisa Moreau is listed by Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) as Director, Member Services and Special Events. She brings member service, logistics and special-event planning together around a flagship industry conference. The result is an event brief that starts with member care rather than ending with it.

A distinctive detail is that CMPA identifies her as the primary organiser of its annual Prime Time conference, a national networking event for about 600 leaders. That scale makes the connection between careful logistics and meaningful professional networks especially clear.

12. Jessica Ng

Conference and Events Manager, CPHR BC and Yukon

Jessica Ng is listed by CPHR BC and Yukon as Conference and Events Manager. She manages large professional-association events and the recognition moments that strengthen member identity. The brief shows how a conference calendar can support both learning and belonging.

A distinctive detail is that the team listing connects her work with the HR Conference and Expo and the Member Recognition Gala. Those two formats require different kinds of planning, while serving the same professional community.

13. Brenin Nobleman

Vice President, Events and Operations, Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC)

Brenin Nobleman is listed by Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) as Vice President, Events and Operations. Brenin oversees the strategic direction of AME BC events, including the annual AME Roundup, while keeping member value in view. The role connects a flagship conference with the association's broader operating rhythm.

A distinctive detail is that the AME BC biography traces a progression from Events Manager to Director of Events and Membership and then to Vice President, Events and Operations. It is a clear example of event expertise growing into wider organisational leadership.

14. Ashlee Pallotta

Manager of Events, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

Ashlee Pallotta is listed by Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) as Manager of Events. She helps deliver national conferences, regional networking receptions, golf tournaments, webinars and other member events. Her calendar covers several event formats, each with a different way to create value for members.

A distinctive detail is that before CanREA, she spent eight years in nonprofit organisations focused on fundraising and events and holds an Event Management Certificate from Humber College. That blend of fundraising and event experience is useful wherever member programmes also need strong partnerships.

15. Alana Ingraham

Events Administrator, Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA)

Alana Ingraham is listed by Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) as Events Administrator. She supports the registration and materials work that keeps a national member-association event programme moving. These details are easy to overlook, but they shape whether an event feels organised to the people attending it.

A distinctive detail is that the current CanREA team page says she oversees event registration and prepares event materials, after 14 years in administrative roles across nonprofit and construction settings. The role demonstrates how dependable administration is part of a strong member experience.

16. Hope Pembe

Marketing and Events Coordinator, Supply Chain Canada

Hope Pembe is listed by Supply Chain Canada as Marketing and Events Coordinator. She connects event delivery with the national association’s marketing and member-support work. That link helps an event live beyond the room and reach members across the country.

A distinctive detail is that the member spotlight says she works on national marketing initiatives, events and content that support members across Canada. The combination makes content and event follow-through part of the same member-service promise.

17. Tiffani Santos

Manager, Events and Partnerships, Burnaby Board of Trade

Tiffani Santos is listed by Burnaby Board of Trade as Manager, Events and Partnerships. She works across events and partnerships in a membership organisation serving Burnaby businesses. The role makes the connection between a useful programme and the relationships that help deliver it.

A distinctive detail is that the board of trade lists events and partnerships together in a role designed around member and business-community engagement. It is a reminder that sponsors and partners are part of the experience, not simply an afterthought.

18. Meagan Sheehan

Trade Show and Event Manager, Landscape Ontario

Meagan Sheehan is listed by Landscape Ontario as Trade Show and Event Manager. She manages the trade-show and event work behind a major professional association calendar. Her role connects the visitor experience with the practical needs of exhibitors, suppliers and the wider sector.

A distinctive detail is that the staff page connects her role with Landscape Ontario’s annual Congress Conference and Awards of Excellence. The combination brings education, industry connection and recognition into one association calendar.

19. Mercedes Strachan

Trade Show Coordinator, Landscape Ontario

Mercedes Strachan is listed by Landscape Ontario as Trade Show Coordinator. She coordinates the commercial and operational details that make a member trade show work for participants. That is the behind-the-scenes work that turns a busy floor into a usable experience.

A distinctive detail is that her staff profile names exhibitors, sponsors and suppliers as part of the work around Congress, described by the association as Canada’s largest and longest-running landscape trade show and conference. The role makes clear how many relationships have to hold together for a trade show to work.

20. Annie Wong

Events Specialist, CPHR BC and Yukon

Annie Wong is listed by CPHR BC and Yukon as Events Specialist. She supports a professional association’s event programme while also helping deliver a member recognition initiative. The combination gives the calendar both practical learning moments and occasions to celebrate the profession.

A distinctive detail is that the current team listing says she supports the HR Conference and Expo and manages the HR Spotlight recognition programme. It is a useful example of how events can strengthen both capability and professional identity.

What these conference producers show.

First, the job is rarely only about logistics. The strongest profiles connect event delivery with membership, partnerships, marketing, education or stakeholder relations. That broader brief is what turns a well-run day into a meaningful organisational asset.

Second, the calendar is usually wider than one annual conference. Trade shows, regional receptions, webinars, awards, golf tournaments, recognition programmes and professional-development events all require different forms of planning and follow-through.

Third, the best work is highly relational. Producers are often the people who turn a strategic promise to members into a real experience, with clear communication, thoughtful access, dependable suppliers and enough flexibility to respond when the plan meets reality.

How to use this list.

If you lead an association, use these profiles as prompts for a role review. Ask whether your events function has a clear link to member value, whether partnerships are being managed deliberately and whether the team has enough space for learning after each event.

If you are building an events team, look beyond the job title. The useful capabilities include programme design, stakeholder care, sponsorship, supplier management, accessible delivery, communications and the quiet discipline of closing the loop after the room has emptied.

For a related look at how leaders create alignment around different kinds of work, read 11 Proven Ways to Get Your Leadership Team Aligned and 25 Ways to Lead When Your Team Has the Same Working Geniuses.

Frequently asked questions.

What is a conference producer?

A conference producer is the person who helps turn an event idea into a working experience. Depending on the organisation, the role can include programme design, speaker care, venue and supplier coordination, sponsorship, registration, communications, accessibility, budget support and post-event review.

How are the main entries ordered?

The main entries are arranged alphabetically by surname. They bring together people whose event work is connected with Canadian associations, chambers, boards of trade and other member-led organisations.

Conclusion.

Conference producers help membership organisations make their promises tangible. When the programme is useful, the welcome is thoughtful and the details hold together, members feel the value of belonging rather than simply hearing about it.

The profiles in this list point to a practical leadership question: does your event function know what the member experience is meant to achieve? If the answer is clear, the planning choices become easier. If it is not, the next event will carry more pressure than it needs to.

A practical next step.

Take one upcoming event and write down the member promise in one sentence. Then ask the producer, programme lead and partnership lead to name the one decision each of them can make this week to deliver that promise more clearly.

About the author.

Jonno White is a Brisbane-based leadership consultant, keynote speaker and Certified Working Genius Facilitator, and the author of Step Up or Step Out. He works with schools, corporates and nonprofits around the world. To enquire about a keynote, workshop or facilitated leadership session, email jonno@consultclarity.org.

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