2026 IRF Board of Trustees

Representing all segments 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.  


2026 IRF Executive Committee

Chair

Chris Johnson

Director -Global Travel, Enterprise Events, and Sports Partnerships – Land O’Lakes, Inc.

Chair Elect

Kelsey Nicol

Vice President, Strategic Accounts, One10

Secretary & Treasurer

Min Choi

Immediate Past Chair

Morgan Crain

Leader of Global Rewards & Recognition – Rubrik


2025 IRF Board of Trustees

Nicky Baumohl

President & CEO, Evolutionary Events

Jeremy Bielski

Vice President of Sales, ITA Group, Inc.

Clarence Day

Director, Global Sales, Rosewood Hotel Group

Karen Devine

CEO & Founder – 3D Cruise Partners

Joe Fijol

Founder and Principal, Ethos Event Collective

Rudy Garza

President & CEO, Brightspot Incentives & Events

David Gould

Managing Director, Europe – 360insights

Rutger Hoorn

VP Global Sales & Strategic Partnerships, Ovation Global DMC

Patricia Kerr

AVP, Meeting & Event Management – Nationwide Insurance

Jen O’Mara

Account Director – Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Rachel McInnis 

Vice President, Solution Strategy, Maritz 

Amy Rippelmeyer

Account Director, Global Sales Luxury – Luxury Group, Marriott International

Jordan Sanford 

Vice President, Sales Strategy, Prestige | Global Meeting Source