submitted by the EDPA
Honoring the Next Generation of Leaders
The EDPA Future Leaders Awards celebrate young professionals who are already making their mark on the events and customer experience industry. These rising leaders are recognized not only for the impact they make every day, but also for the fresh ideas and thought leadership they bring to the field.
Each year, the Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA) shines a spotlight on members who are helping shape the future of our industry. The EDPA is pleased to announce the Future Leaders Class of 2025:
- Reilly Alpers, Account Manager, EDE Corporation
- Taylor Bisson, Senior Marketing Strategist, Hamilton
- Andrew Childers, Director of Business Development, Steelhead Productions
- Jennifer Gardner, Senior Graphic Designer, Hill & Partners
- Christina Gherardini, Account Manager, Moss
- Ed Horrocks, Director of Business Development, Derse
- Ty Macaulay, Director of National Operations, On Location
- Jake Miller, Account Executive, NMR Events
- Katherine Miller, Senior Account Manager, VectorFive
- Nathan Olley, Director of Client Services, Kubik
- Samantha Rebecky, Director of Operations, Coastal International
- Olivia Shultz, Project Manager, MSM
- Bryant Smith, Director of Operations, Storylink Creative
- Zac Stewart, Senior Account Executive, Momentum Management
- Emily Toomer, Senior Design Engineer, Aluvision
- Izzy Villanueva, Exhibit Designer, Deckel & Moneypenny
- Angus Wardhaugh, Service Operations Manager, Apogee
The Class of 2025 will be recognized at the EDPA ACCESS Conference, taking place December 2–4, 2025 at the Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, FL. This year’s conference will feature a dedicated professional development track designed specifically for Future Leaders—an opportunity to learn, connect, and grow alongside peers and industry veterans.
For more information on EDPA’s Future Leaders program, visit https://www.edpa.com/futureleaders.
About EDPA
Founded in 1954, the Experiential Designers and Producers Association (EDPA) is recognized internationally and serves thousands of professional members representing more than 300 corporations across 18 countries. EDPA is committed to driving growth within the exhibit, event, and experiential industry through advocacy, networking, education, and good works. Find out more at www.EDPA.com.
