IRF Welcomes Four New Trustees

(Washington, DC, October 3, 2024) The Incentive Research Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 IRF Board of Trustees. Representing a cross section of the incentives, rewards, and recognition industry, the IRF Board of Trustees leads the foundation in meeting its mission of conducting research and providing education highlighting the power of incentive and motivational programs.

“The IRF Board of Trustees represents a diverse range of experience, perspectives, and roles in the incentives industry,” said Stephanie Harris, IRF President. “We are so pleased to be adding four new members to our Board of Trustees. These talented individuals have already contributed to the mission and vision of the IRF through committee and task force work, participating in webinars, and supporting new initiatives.”

Joining the IRF Board of Trustees are:  

• Nicky Baumohl, President & CEO, Evolutionary Events
• Jeremy Bielski, Vice President of Sales, ITA Group, Inc.
• Clarence Day, Director, Global Sales, Rosewood Hotel Group 
• Joe Fijol, Founder and Principal, Ethos Event Collective

The following individuals are continuing their terms on the IRF Board of Trustees:

• Susan Adams, Vice President, Engagement Strategy & Corporate Services, Next Level Performance
• Min Choi, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Germania Insurance
• Morgan Crain, Senior Program Manager, Reward and Recognition, Rubrik
• Karen Devine, CEO & Founder, 3D Cruise Partners
• Rudy Garza, Vice President of Operations, Brightspot Incentives & Events 
• David Gould, Managing Director, Europe, 360 Insights
• Rutger Hoorn, Vice President, Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships, Ovation Global DMC
• Chris Johnson, Director – Global Travel, Enterprise Events, and Sports Partnerships, Land O’Lakes
• Patricia Kerr, AVP, Meeting & Event Management, Nationwide
• Kelsey Nicol, Vice President, Strategic Accounts, One10
• Jennifer O’Mara, Account Director, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Lynn Randall, Managing Director, Randall Insights TX, LLC
• Amy Rippelmeyer, Global Luxury Account Executive, Marriott International Luxury Brands

Bich-Lien Kaldahl will continue to serve as Airline Advisor to the Board of Trustees.

Harris continued, “I’d like to thank outgoing trustees Mark Alt, Cosimo Bruzzese, Sarah Haines and Richelle Suver for their service, insight, and dedication to advancing our organization as well as the incentives industry.”

The 2025 IRF Board term begins January 1, 2025. For more information on the IRF Board of Trustees, visit the IRF website.

The Incentive Research Foundation (TheIRF.org) funds and promotes research to advance the science and enhance the awareness and appropriate application of motivation and incentives in business and industry globally. The goal is to increase the understanding, effective use, and resultant benefits of incentives to businesses that currently use incentives, as well as businesses interested in improved performance.