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The Government Meeting Specialist is a voluntary certificate program for both planners and suppliers who are seeking the knowledge needed to effectively carry out the functions of a meeting professional. Participants must be a member of SGMP. This program is designed to enhance the skills of those who are industry veterans as well as those who are just beginning their career.
GMS FORMS
GMS Approved Programs 8/2011 to Present
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| Charnitamy Alexander, CGMP, CTA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) – Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) |
Andie Newcomer, CMP, CTA Experience Grand Rapids |
| Roseanne Allen Capital Area Michigan Works! |
Katie Newsome Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center |
| Shaun Ballard Discover Kalamazoo |
Laurie Nickson, CMP Michigan AEYC/Michigan Dept of Education |
| David Buckenberger, CMP, CTA Greater Lansing CVB |
Michelle Norton Otsego Club |
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Amy Castner, CGMP |
Tammy Novak, CGMP
MI Department of Health and Human Services/OWDT |
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Jennifer Crichton
Michigan Federation for Children and Families
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Duke Rosendahl, CMP, CGMP
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
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| Kathy Cooney
Michigan Nonprofit Association
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Chris Rowley
Mt. Pleasant Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Terra Damchuk
Blue Water Area CVB
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Carly Sanford Community Mental Health Association of Michigan |
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Anissa Damon, CMP, CGMP, CTA
Michigan Public Health Institute |
Heidi Schmitt, CTA Experience Grand Rapids |
| Jocelyn Davis State of Michigan Department of Human Services (MCSC) |
Jennifer Seigneurie Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa |
| Diane Dick, CMP Michigan Association of Superintendents & Administrators |
Jodie Shaver Michigan Association for Local Public Health |
| Pamela Frankenberger, CMP, CTA Home Builders Association of Michigan |
Sheila Smith, CGMP |
| Viki Gotts AGC of Michigan |
Stephanie Smith |
| Janice Harvey Michigan Department of Transportation |
Beverly Sobolewski MDHHS-ORR/Recipient Rights Officers Association of Michigan |
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Patti Ingleson, CTA |
Tracy Sproul |
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Debbie Kopkau, MBA, CAE, CMP |
Pat Strzalkowski |
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Hannah Kroll |
Randi Talmage AHC + Hospitality |
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Shelley Long |
Matt Tomlinson, CGMP |
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Amber Mathews, CMP |
Amanda Toy, CMP, CGMP, CTA Michigan Restaurant and Loding Association |
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Cathy Mayhew |
Chris Ward, CMP Community Mental Health Association of Michigan |
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Anisa Mazuca |
Anne Wilson |
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Terese McInnis |
Sonja Wood, CMP, CTA |
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Karalee McKinstry |
Heather Woods |
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Kimberly Moore, CMP, CTA |
Mary Zucchero, CDME, CGMP |
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Kathy Morin, CGMP |
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Government Meeting Specialist  Charnitamy (Char) Alexander Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency 222 Washington Square - North Phoenix Bldg - 5th Floor Lansing , MI 48933 (517) 284-5246 e-mail: AlexanderC4@michigan.gov | Government Meeting Specialist Shaun Ballard Discover Kalamazoo 240 W. Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo , MI 49007 269-488-0058 e-mail: sballard@discoverkalamazoo.com |
Government Meeting Specialist  Anissa Buiskool, CMP, CGMP, CTA Michigan Credit Union League 110 W Michigan Ave Suite 400 Lansing , MI 48933 (517) 881-3802 (517) 324-6080 e-mail: Anissa.Buiskool@mcul.org | |
Chartered: January 24, 1990
