The SEARCH Foundation, a 501(c)3 that assists event professionals in crisis, is pleased to announce their incoming board of directors for 2022.
Chairwoman – Kate Patay, Patay Consulting
Vice Chair – Patrick McMichael, Denon & Doyle
Treasurer – Larry Green, International Event Products
Secretary – David Lombardo, Lombardo’s
Immediate Past Chair – Rick Turner, Forward Hospitality Group
Executive Advisor – Joann Roth-Oseary, Someone’s in the Kitchen
Directors: Nick Borelli – AllSeated, Judy Brillhart – Sheraton Commander, Evan Carbotti – Carbotti Experiences, Mark Catuogno – MC Event Consulting, Thuy Diep – Haute., Bobby Dutton – GBM6, Stephanie Jayko – Knockout Productions, Jolie Oree-Bailey – Low Country Quisine, Michele Polci – Caesars Entertainment, Frank Puleo – Framboise Catering, India Rhodes – Wilkinson Rhodes, Thomas Whelan – Levy Convention Centers, JC York – Classic Entertainment
“SEARCH is pleased to have such dedicated leadership that represents many facets of our industry overall,” says board chair, Kate Patay, CPCE of Patay Consulting. “We look forward to expanding the reach of the organization with this strong and capable team, including the addition of nine ambassadors. Our ability to assist those in need will benefit immensely from the joint influence of this board and our supporters within the industry.”
Please visit SearchFoundation.org for additional information and services, or to see how you can help make a difference in our industry. SEARCH events are annually held in conjunction with various industry conferences and events, as well as the first regional event in Boston on January 25, 2022. Please reach out directly to learn how you can include SEARCH Foundation in your giving plan or next event.
The SEARCH Foundation exists to assist event, meeting, catering and hospitality professionals faced with a crisis, whether it be a life-threatening illness or any catastrophic disaster. The SEARCH100 is the flagship donor program where 100% of the proceeds go directly to the crisis fund. For more info, visit SEARCHFoundation.org.
