submitted by Leo Rommel on behalf of ESPA
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. – The Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) is proud to announce the election of Eric L. Logan, CMP, as its new president at the 2025 annual conference in Louisville, Kentucky,
Logan, who serves as the destination and sports tourism event services manager at the Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau, brings extensive experience and a forward-thinking vision for the future of the association.
“As ESPA president, my vision is the continuation of a collaborative environment where our members from diverse backgrounds can access valuable resources on event services, network effectively and actively contribute to advancing our programs and promoting positive change within our industry, ultimately shaping a future that benefits all members,” Logan said.
Logan’s main objectives as president include working closely with the Board of Directors to increase revenue streams, promoting ESPA’s educational opportunities and introducing new initiatives to serve the association’s diverse membership. Additionally, he is committed to expanding ESPA’s outreach to hospitality students at colleges, universities and HBCUs nationwide.
“Sports services have become an increasingly prominent sector of our industry,” Logan continued. “I plan to ensure that current educational opportunities for event professionals in this field continue to thrive. Inclusion initiatives will also remain at the forefront of our programs as we work to make meaningful progress in this area.”
Logan is particularly proud of the success of ESPA’s Leaders Program and aims to build upon its momentum by enhancing the association’s year-round programming and enriching the experience at its annual conference.
“ESPA is growing, and I see this as an opportunity to further invest in promoting ESPA nationally, growing our membership and continuously elevating the annual conference experience for our attendees,” Logan said.
Throughout his career, Logan has earned the prestigious Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) designation in 2012 and has been recognized with several accolades, including the Sustained Excellence in Performance Award from the City of Virginia Beach. He has also been named Employee of the Quarter and has received numerous departmental awards for his outstanding contributions to both internal and external clients.
When not focused on delivering exceptional event services, Logan enjoys spending quality time with his wife, daughter and their Yorkipoo, Blackjack. He is an avid cook, loves experimenting with new recipes and enjoys home improvement and landscaping projects. In his free time, Logan can be found playing golf with friends or taking leisurely strolls along the beach.
ESPA extends its heartfelt gratitude to outgoing president Dominique Bonds of the Pennsylvania Convention Center for her exceptional leadership and unwavering dedication to the organization.
The association also wishes to thank outgoing board members Beth Butler, CRVA, for her valuable contributions to ESPA, and Denise Reid, of Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, who concludes her board service as she completes her term as immediate past president.
In addition to the new presidency, ESPA welcomes two new members to its Board of Directors:
- Christy Ball, CMP, Crowne Meetings Director at Crowne Plaza Resort Asheville
- Erin Oubre, CEM, CMP, Event Manager at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
ESPA’s mission is to prepare event and convention services professionals for pivotal roles in innovative and successful event execution. As a forum for CSMs and an educational and networking resource, ESPA advocates for the role and impact that event service professionals have on the success of events and destinations, hotels, venues and convention centers.
For more information about ESPA and its programs, visit espaonline.org.
About ESPA
With more than 500 members across North America, the Event Service Professionals Association (ESPA) is dedicated to elevating the event and convention services profession and to preparing members, through education and networking, for their pivotal role in innovative and successful event execution. For more information, visit espaonline.org.
